The Michener Institute of Education at UHN, in collaboration with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and Baycrest, has been awarded a Spark grant from the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) for their project on Virtual Reality Training for Caregivers of Persons with Dementia. The Spark Program is an initiative that funds innovative…
Marienell Talla comes from a long line of health care professionals, so it’s no surprise she was eager to work in health care too. After high school, she attended the University of Toronto (U of T) to study life sciences with the intention of later entering a health care program. Two years into her undergrad,…
Amrita Singh always knew she was good at science, but what she didn’t know is where that would take her. Growing up, she was involved in her family’s import distribution business from India and figured she’d eventually take on the business. However, given her interest in science and knowing she had the family business and…
The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists celebrates Respiratory Therapy (RT) Week annually and this year it will run from October 21-25, 2019. The week-long celebration serves to recognize and appreciate Respiratory Therapists across the country and provide an opportunity to educate the public about their many roles and responsibilities. Respiratory Therapists specialize in airway management,…
Growing up, Krista Maracle remembers her father warning her not to embrace her Mohawk heritage. It wasn’t until later in life that she decided to learn about her nation’s history and practices. “Not everyone understands the trauma that Indigenous families went through,” she says. “For my father, he still carried the fear that was instilled…
We’re excited to introduce Tina Chu and Oksana Kaczala to all of Michener’s incoming students. These second-year students are organizing this year’s activities and are your guides to Orientation 2019. Find out what Tina and Oksana are looking forward to most at Orientation, their best advice for new Michener students and their hidden talents.…
In July 1969, two weeks after starting his career in health care, Cliff Nordal was looking for a place to watch the first moon landing. His rental room didn’t have a television, so he ended up joining the crowd watching through a display window at the downtown Toronto Eaton’s store. Today, as he wraps up…
Dr. Diana Schatz, founder of The Michener Institute, has received the 2019 UHN Global Impact Award for her pioneering work in Canadian and global health care education. Dr. Schatz’s work has supported the health care of millions of Canadians, and set the standard for medical technology education in Canada, China and the Middle East. She…
For many of us, figuring out what makes you want to jump out of bed every morning is a lifelong process. But not for Samantha Bulger. In high school, Sam as she’s known knew she loved science and that she wanted to work in health care. Radiation therapy was her first career choice, but she…
With May being Foot Health Month, we’re featuring a Michener alumnus who is raising awareness on the importance of maintaining proper foot care in a creative way. From graduating with an Advanced Diploma in Chiropody to having his own TV show, Jonathan Tomines’ career has been anything but ordinary. Jonathan grew up watching and assisting…
