Michener helps save limbs through digital technology
In Canada, 30 to 50 per cent of all healthcare involves a wound that, without regular care, can drive hospitalization, amputation and even death. Enter the pandemic. Older, comorbid patients…
Author: Alexandra Gilliss
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
The Accelerating the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare project was created to address the growing need for how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can and should be used in different healthcare…
Michener staff use innovative education technology to enhance virtual learning
“One of my acquaintances in the healthcare field was upgrading his 3D printer and suggested we could 3D print some of the unique materials, such as a lead syringe shield,…
A Michener Grad’s Journey into AI Learning
Yannie Lai has always been passionate about health sciences. Armed with a degree in Life Sciences from the University of Toronto, in 2016 she decided to supplement her education with…
Collegiate Bronze Medal recipient stresses the vital importance of laboratory professionals
The Governor General’s Academic Medals have recognized the outstanding scholastic achievements of students across Canada for more than 125 years. The Collegiate Bronze Medal was established to celebrate the exceptional…
President’s Scholar eager to begin her career and learn more about pediatric perfusion
When Sienna Cole first discovered Cardiovascular Perfusion (CVP), she decided to shadow a few Perfusionists in Hamilton to see if she might enjoy a career in the field. “I was…
Michener valedictorian eager to begin her Respiratory Therapy career at UHN
Sousna Hanna moved to Canada from Egypt in 2011. At the time, her father was already living here. “I’m part of what is considered a minority religion in Egypt,” she…
Dr. Schatz Scholarship recipient follows in her mother’s footsteps
Farnaz Arian first heard about The Michener Institute of Education at UHN from her mother, who completed the school’s Imaging Informatics Certificate Program. While completing her Bachelor of Science Degree…
Michener partners with the Joint Department of Medical Imaging to develop new Clinical Extern program
Last year, The Michener Institute of Education at UHN partnered with the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI) to begin developing a new opportunity at UHN for students in their…
Michener model expanding to build capacity across Canada
With agreements in two new provinces over the past two months, Michener is accelerating its long-term goal of ensuring Canada has an adequate supply of critically-needed health professionals. “Since it…
