Michael Atkinson
Professor · Gap Fill - Professional Faculties · University of Toronto
Quick answer: Michael Atkinson is Professor at University of Toronto. Michael Atkinson shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Accepting PhD and MSc students
Research interests
Physical cultural studies
Suffering, pain and illness
Narrative ethics and narrative medicine
Masculinities and health
Ethnography
Selected publications (since 2023)
Milne, A., Atkinson, M., Kerr, G., & Stirling, A. (2026). Competitive dancers’ social identities and experiences of harm. Research in Dance Education, 27(3), 329–347.
Thibodeau, E. D., Sabiston, C. M., & Atkinson, M. (2025). “Shut up! Don't look at me!”: A qualitative description of body image and attention among elite athletes. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 86, Article 102951.
Serota, K., Atkinson, M., Upshur, R., & Buchman, D.Z. (2025). Dignity Narratives in Complex MAiD Bereavement Stories: A Critical Qualitative Analysis. Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics 15(3), 227-243.
Frequently asked questions
Is Michael Atkinson hiring PhD students at University of Toronto?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Michael Atkinson's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Accepting PhD and MSc students.
What does Michael Atkinson research?
Physical cultural studies
Suffering, pain and illness
Narrative ethics and narrative medicine
Masculinities and health
Ethnography
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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