Harvey Weingarten looks back on his time as Michener’s Principal
After five years as Michener’s Principal, Harvey Weingarten knows we need more “Micheners” in Canada. And he’s right. In his time at Michener, Harvey’s mission has been to shine a…
Author: Christine Davidson
Michener’s solution to the global shortage of Cardiovascular Perfusionists
Changes to the healthcare landscape means that educational institutions like Michener must adapt. And Michener’s Cardiovascular Perfusion program is an example of this shift. With an aging population, longer life…
A Conversation with Michener’s Instructional Designers
Michener’s Communications team recently caught up with three of our instructional designers to learn more about their role at Michener and how they support faculty and staff. Take a look…
The Heart of the Hospital: Transforming MDRD Competency with Michener’s New Course
The Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) is essential to hospital safety, ensuring medical equipment is cleaned, sterilized and prepared for use. Despite its critical role, maintaining competency in this field…
Using virtual reality to prepare Michener students for real-world clinical placements
Michener has entered a new realm of simulation education with virtual reality at its core. This past November, Michener officially launched a partnership with Lumeto, a Toronto-based leader in virtual…
ANNOUNCEMENT: Michener receives funding from the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) to expedite transfer assessments for healthcare programs
Toronto, Ontario — The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is proud to announce that we have received new project funding from the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT)…
Celebrating Radiological Technology students at this year’s Marker Ceremony
The Radiological Technology program held its annual Marker Ceremony on January 17 in Schatz Hall. One of Michener’s most special traditions, the ceremony is an opportunity to welcome first-year Radiological…
Michener’s Director of Facilities uses Lean Six Sigma to improve department processes
When UHN began offering the Lean Six Sigma course in 2024, Erica Tong, Michener’s Director of Facilities, knew it would benefit Michener and her team’s workflow. Lean Six Sigma is…
Michener ultrasound student brings his training back to his research role at the University of Waterloo
Michener students usually begin their programs with a career goal in mind. But for second-year ultrasound student Adrian Chee, his Michener education isn’t about finding a job — it’s about…
Catherine Brown’s 38-year career at Michener
On December 12, the Michener community gathered to honour Catherine Brown and her immense contribution to Michener and the Diagnostic Cytology program. After 38 years of teaching at Michener, Catherine…