معرفی
Tamara Sussman is a Professor and PhD Program Director in the School of Social Work at McGill University. Her work focuses on aging, palliative care, and social inclusion for marginalized older populations. She has held academic roles since 2007, advancing from Assistant to Associate Professor before becoming Full Professor in 2024.
- Education: Ph.D. (Social Work) University of Toronto (2006), M.S.W. & B.S.W. McGill University (1995/1994), B.A. Political Science McGill University (1993)
Research Interests:
- Palliative care in long-term care settings
- Homelessness among older adults
- Advance care planning for dementia patients
- Gender and power dynamics in end-of-life care
- Interdisciplinary staff collaboration
Recent Work: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2020, focusing on palliative care innovations, housing for homeless seniors, and caregiver support systems. Her projects include the SPA-LTC program and Meaningful Moments intervention.
- Awards: 2019 Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools Teaching Award for mentorship
- Advising: Supervised 80+ graduate students, emphasizing practice-based research in aging populations
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research and international partnerships.
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