Jelena Pokimica

Degrees:

Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, BA – International Relations and French, 2003/4
Diploma in French Language, Université Michel de Montagne/DEFLE, Bordeaux, France, 2002
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, MPA – Master of Public Administration, 2004

Awards: Phi Beta Delta Award for best international undergraduate student, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, 2000
3rd Prize – National French Language Contest (USA), Federation of Alliances Françaises, Category A, 2003
Honors College Member, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, 1999-2003
Achievement Award – Presentation Skills Course, Nationwide Training and Development, Columbus, Ohio, 2004
Outstanding Woman-Scholar Award, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio, 2006

Research/Teaching Interests: Medical Sociology, Comparative Health, Immigration, and Global Issues

Publications:
“The Continued Salience of Methodological Issues for Measuring Psychiatric Disorders Across Countries” – to be submitted, with Tausig et al. 2008.

Presentations:
“Assessments of Geriatric Consult Service,” Summer Research Fellowship Poster Presentation, Summa Health System, Akron, OH, July 25, 2008.