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Social Studies of Medicine
Location
Location
- Department of Social Studies of Medicine
- 3647 Peel Street
- Montreal QC H3A 1X1
- Canada
- Telephone: 514-398-6033
- Email: dept.ssom [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/ssom
About Social Studies of Medicine
About Social Studies of Medicine
The Department (SSOM) offers graduate studies in three areas:
- Medical Anthropology thesis program, given jointly with the Department of Anthropology;
- History of Medicine non-thesis program, given jointly with the Department of History and Classical Studies; and
- Medical Sociology thesis & non-thesis programs, given jointly with the Department of Sociology.
In each program, the student may work toward the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. All degrees are awarded by the relevant Faculty of Arts department. For further information regarding those departments, please consult the Anthropology, History and Classical Studies, or Sociology sections.
The Department (SSOM) is interdisciplinary, with faculty in the fields of medical anthropology, medical history, and medical sociology. In its programs of graduate studies, it attempts to provide two things: training that is solidly grounded in the discipline of the chosen program, i.e., in anthropology, history, or sociology; and, through seminars and interaction with Department members and other graduate students, exposure to the other disciplines that are represented in the Department. The Department aims to instill in its graduates a combination of disciplinary competence and interdisciplinary perspective.
| Master of Arts (M.A.) Medical Anthropology (Thesis) (48 credits) |
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The program is open to students with backgrounds in the social sciences, the medical professions, or the medical sciences. The M.A. degree is awarded by the Anthropology Department and admission is granted by a joint Â鶹AV Committee made up of representatives from Anthropology and the Department of Social Studies of Medicine. |
| Master of Arts (M.A.) History of Medicine (Non-Thesis) (45 credits) |
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The program is composed of required courses, graduate seminars, plus a major research paper. The program is normally completed in three terms, or one calendar year. |
| Master of Arts (M.A.) Medical Sociology (Thesis) (45 credits) |
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This includes coursework and a research thesis that is based on original research. |
| Master of Arts (M.A.) Medical Sociology (Non-Thesis) (45 credits) |
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This includes coursework and a research paper based on original research. |
Ph.D. Programs
For information on the doctoral programs, please refer to the appropriate Department – Anthropology, History and Classical Studies, or Sociology.
Social Studies of Medicine Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Social Studies of Medicine Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
M.A. in Medical Anthropology
The program is open to students with backgrounds in the social sciences, the medical professions, or the medical sciences.
M.A. in the History of Medicine
Candidates must have a background in either history (Honours B.A. in History or equivalent) or a degree in one of the health professions.
M.A. in Medical Sociology
The program is open to students with a background in social sciences, health professions, or health sciences. It aims to prepare candidates for a career of teaching and research in medical sociology, and there is consequently a preference for applicants with the potential to proceed to the doctoral degree.
Ph.D. Programs
Candidates for a Ph.D. will normally have taken their M.A. in the same field. Please refer to the appropriate department: Anthropology, History and Classical Studies, or Sociology.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
Â鶹AV’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
M.A. in Medical Anthropology
Admission is granted by a joint Â鶹AV Committee made up of representatives from Anthropology and SSOM.
For details concerning applications, teaching assistantships, fellowships, etc., see the Department of Anthropology website.
M.A. in the History of Medicine
Application is made directly to the Department of History and Classical Studies. For details, see the Department of History and Classical Studies website.
M.A. in Medical Sociology
Admission is granted by representatives from Sociology and SSOM. For details concerning applications, teaching, assistantships, fellowships, etc., see the Department of Sociology website.
Ph.D. Programs
Please refer to the appropriate department: Anthropology, History and Classical Studies, or Sociology.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application Dates and Deadlines
The application deadlines to the Social Studies of Medicine Option may vary depending on the department you are applying to. For more information, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator in the department you are interested in.
Social Studies of Medicine Faculty
Social Studies of Medicine Faculty
| Chair |
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| Annmarie Adams |
| Emeritus Professor |
| Margaret Lock; B.Sc.(Leeds), M.A., Ph.D.(Calif., Berk.) (Marjorie Bronfman Professor in Social Studies in Medicine) |
| Professors |
| Annmarie Adams; M.Arch, Ph.D.(Calif., Berk.) (Stevenson Chair in the History and Philosophy of Science, including Medicine) |
| Alberto Cambrosio; M.Env.(Sher.), Ph.D.(Montr.) |
| Jonathan Kimmelman; M.A., Ph.D.(Yale) |
| Thomas Schlich; M.D.(Marburg), Ph.D.(Freiburg) (James Â鶹AV Professor in the History of Medicine) |
| Andrea Tone; B.A.(Qu.), M.A., Ph.D.(Emory) (Canada Research Chair in the Social History of Medicine) |
| Faith E. Wallis; M.A., M.L.S.(McG.), Ph.D.(Tor.) |
| George Weisz; M.A., Ph.D.(SUNY), Dr. 3rd Cy.(Paris V) (Cotton-Hannah Professor of the History of Medicine) |
| Allan Young; M.A.(Wash.), B.A., Ph.D.(Penn.) (Marjorie Bronfman Professor in Social Studies in Medicine) |
| Associate Professors |
| Jennifer Fishman; M.A.(Calif., Irvine), Ph.D.(Calif.-San Francisco) |
| Nicholas King; M.A., Ph.D.(Harv.) |
