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Dr. Tracy Moniz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU), with an Adjunct appointment in Women’s Studies and affiliation at the IWK Health Centre. She holds a PhD in Communication and Culture (York/Toronto Metropolitan University), an MA in Journalism (University of Western Ontario), and a BA Honours in English Literature (University of Toronto). Her research focuses on health humanities, narrative analysis, reflective writing pedagogy, and gender in media, with a particular emphasis on healthcare systems and medical education. Dr. Moniz’s work bridges qualitative methods and interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to journals like Journal of the American Medical Association and Medical Education. She develops narrative medicine workshops and explores how storytelling shapes healthcare practices and gender discourse in historical and contemporary contexts.
Education:
- PhD in Communication and Culture, York/Toronto Metropolitan University
- MA in Journalism, University of Western Ontario
- BA (Hons) in English Literature, University of Toronto
Key Research Themes:
- Health humanities and narrative medicine
- Reflective writing in medical education
- Gender ideologies in media and wartime discourse
- Arts integration in medical curricula
Awards & Affiliations:
- President, Canadian Association for Health Humanities
- Member of regional storytelling networks on war/peace experiences
Teaching & Advising: Supervises graduate theses in narrative analysis, health communication, gender and media, journalism history, and qualitative methods. Teaches courses on health communication, gender studies, and writing pedagogy.
Professional Background: Former instructor at University of Toronto (2005-2013), communication consultant, and journalist.
