��Ƭ��Ƶ University News - School of Physical and Occupational Therapy

Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year - Laurie Snider

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Laurie Snider, erg., OT, PhD, Director and Associate Dean of the School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, has been named Quebec’s Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT-Qc) ! This award honours CAOT members living in Quebec who have made an outstanding contribution to the profession throughout their career. As a most deserving recipient for this honour, the CAOT Board of Directors is very pleased to acknowledge Professor Snider's exceptional contributions to occupational therapy.

Published: 18 May 2023

H.E.L.P. Clinical-education partnership wins teaching award

webfull — Wed, 11 May 2022 04:18:31 +0000

An evidence-informed patient care model for older in-patients of the Jewish General Hospital, successfully implemented in ��Ƭ��Ƶ physical and occupational therapy student’s curriculum.

Read how and when this was implemented, about the teaching award as well as testimonials from students, clinicians, and patients.

Published: 11 May 2022

Predicting coma recovery with 100% accuracy: A preliminary study

webfull — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:01:50 +0000

A new Adaptive Reconfiguration Index has crucial implications for clinical management and decision-making in unconscious and unresponsive brain-injured patients.

Published: 31 January 2022

Global Health Rehabilitation Initiative Annual Symposium

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Ableism, Accessibility & Advocacy - How has the global pandemic informed rehabilitation?

The Global Health Rehabilitation Initiative (GHRI) team of the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy are hosting the annual GHRI Symposium on Sept 18, 2021.

The symposium will include key note session, interactive workshops, and a plenary session.

There will be opportunities to win gifts of $30, $20 and $10!

Find all registration and full day schedule on GHRI Events.

Published: 16 September 2021

Canadian Thoracic Society Distinction Award - Dr. Janaudis-Ferreira

webfull — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:25:30 +0000

Tania Janaudis-Ferreira, PhD has received the Distinction Award from the Canadian Thoracic Society!

Published: 9 July 2021

Dr. Jadranka Spahija has been named to the Faculty Honour List

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Jadranka (Adriana) Spahija has been named to the Faculty Honour List for Educational Excellence! This honour is in recognition of her exceptional contributions to education in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (School of Physical and Occupational Therapy). Dr. Spahija was honoured at the Faculty Honour List Symposium on June 10.

Published: 9 July 2021

Canadian Physiotherapy Association's Centenary Medals of Distinction

webfull — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:02:46 +0000

Dr. Joyce Fung and Dr. Dorothy Thomas-Edding have been awarded a medal of distinction to celebrate 100th anniversary of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. The Canadian Physiotherapy Association's Centenary Medals of Distinction have been created to mark the Association's Centenary. The medal serves to recognize 100+ individuals who have impacted physiotherapy from 1920 to 2020. These medals were presented and the recipients recognized at the CPA's Congress 2021.

Published: 9 July 2021

Prix d'excellence du REPAR - Isabelle Gagnon

webfull — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:50:18 +0000

Isabelle J. Gagnon, PT, PhD has been awarded le Prix d’excellence du REPAR (Reseau provincial de recherche en adaptation-readaptation)!

Published: 9 July 2021

Outstanding OT of the Year - Caroline Storr

webfull — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:39:58 +0000

Caroline Storr, erg., OT, MBA has been named Quebec’s Outstanding OT of the Year by CAOT-Qc! This award honours CAOT members living in Quebec who have made an outstanding contribution to the profession throughout their career. As a most deserving recipient for this honour, the CAOT Board of Directors is very pleased to acknowledge Ms. Storr's exceptional contributions to occupational therapy.

Published: 9 July 2021

Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure!

webfull — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:19:46 +0000

Congratulations from the faculty and staff at SPOT for the promotion to Associate Professor with tenure, of Tania Janaudis-Ferreira, PhD!

Published: 9 July 2021