Michelle Nelson

Subject: Prospective PhD student: Artificial Intelligence Dear Professor Nelson, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Contributing to the sustainability of Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Patient-Centred Practice (IECPCP): a teaching resource manual." (2009), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "AI-Enabled Stroke Prevention for Indigenous Community Health Workers in Rural/Remote Manitoba and Saskatchewan" (2026), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]