Event
Oral PhD defense for Rebecca Zhao
Rebecca Zhao, graduate student at the Department of Family Medicine, will be presenting her Oral PhD defense. Rebecca is supervised by Prof. Kathleen (Kate) Rice and was supported by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Internal Studentship (Max Binz Fellowship, David G. Guthrie Fellowship) at McGill University and Fonds de Recherche du Québec-Santé (FRQS) Doctoral Training Scholarship.
Topic: Comics creation, or graphic medicine, to explore intergenerational trauma experienced by Chinese diaspora in Canada.
Date: Friday June 20, 1 - 4 pm.
Where: 5858 Côte-des-Neiges, Suite 307 (in-person only).
No registration is required.
Rebecca Zhao
Her dissertation used an innovative approach of comics creation, or graphic medicine, to explore intergenerational trauma experienced by Chinese diaspora in Canada, particularly how it manifests, is understood, and impacts mental health. Findings emphasize how visual storytelling can foster self-reflection, reduce mental health stigma, and complement mental health support in primary care settings while highlighting the transformative potential of comics creation in addressing trauma and mental health challenges in racialized populations.
Contact Information
Contact:
Stephanie Tave
Organization:
Graduate Programs
Email:
graduateprograms.fammed [at] mcgill.ca
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