Year in Review – Michener’s Top Stories from 2020
Welcome back! As Michener officially kicks off 2021, we’re taking a look back at some of our top stories from 2020. From the ways Michener adapted during the Covid-19 pandemic,…
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President’s Award recipient aims to make an impact on the lives of his patients
After completing his Honours Bachelor of Science degree at McMaster University, Braveenan Nirmalan was in search of an educational program that would set him on a career path and offer…
Michener staff create new rounds on teaching in an online environment
With The Michener Institute of Education at UHN currently conducting its first online Fall semester due to the Covid-19 pandemic, faculty are seeking ways to share best practices and resources…
Behind the scenes at Michener’s 2020 virtual convocation
Like most milestones in 2020, Michener’s convocation was certainly one to remember. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health guidelines around physical distancing, this year’s convocation was a…
Paying tribute to Michener’s founder, Dr. Diana Schatz
Dr. Diana Schatz, founder of the Michener Institute, passed away on October 24, 2020 surrounded by her family. The UHN and Michener education community was fortunate to have celebrated Dr.…
Book co-authored by Dr. Brian Hodges to be released in November
With many concerned that an increase in technology could mean the disintegration of compassionate care, a team from Associated Medical Services (AMS) that includes UHN VP of Education Dr. Brian…
Paper by Michener students to be published in Sonography journal
The importance of universal and additional precautions in regard to infection control has become abundantly clear during the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s why three Ultrasound students at Michener’s School of Applied…
Michener offers more financial aid support during challenging year
Covid-19 has not only put a strain on the economy but also posed new financial challenges for students who were unable to work during the school year and summer. Even…
Meet the 2021 Orientation Coordinators
We’re excited to introduce Eden Endale and Pauline Ringor to all of Michener’s incoming students. These second-year students are organizing this year’s activities and are your guides to Orientation…
Diagnostic Cytology graduate transfers to COVID-19 lab
As a Cytotechnologist, Kristen Morandin was accustomed to sitting at a microscope accurately diagnosing slides seven hours a day. But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, her role changed drastically. After…