We are deeply saddened to share that Dr. Winston Isaac, Michener alumnus and previous faculty member, passed away on February 15, 2019. Dr. Isaac was a key part of the Respiratory Therapy program at The Michener Institute for almost 20 years – first as a student starting in 1971, then as a Clinical Coordinator in…
Cannabis is one of the fastest growing industries in Canada. But the education around cannabis has not caught up to the industry’s momentum, leaving health care professionals to learn about cannabis on the fly as they try to provide safe and effective patient care. Sabrina Ramkellawan is trying to change that. Vice President of Clinical…
Q1. What is the T2202A? A1. T2202As are tuition tax receipts issued to all students for tuition* and applicable mandatory fees related to the calendar year (January-December). They show the amount of tuition and applicable fees that can be deducted for income tax purposes as well as the number of months eligible for the education…
Welcome back! As Michener officially kicks off 2019, we’re taking a look back at some of our top stories from 2018. From the ways Michener’s students have had a profound impact on patient care, to how they’re adapting and transforming their careers with the emergence of disruptive technologies, these stories showcase the amazing dedication our…
Four years ago, Debashish Chowdhury and his wife decided to leave their home country of Bangladesh to immigrate to Toronto. Back home, Debashish had been working as a physician after completing his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Sir Salimullah Medical College, followed by a Masters of Public Health at Northern University. “Whatever…
Richa Shah’s list of accomplishments is nothing short of impressive. At 26 years old, she’s a newly registered Respiratory Therapist (RT), self-taught dancer and the recipient of the 2018 President’s Scholarship at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN. Established in 1997, the President’s Scholarship is presented to a student in their graduating year who…
Three years into his nursing career, Alec Azaryev was looking to expand his skillset. So, when the registered nurse (RN) at Toronto General Hospital’s Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit heard about new programs being offered at the Michener Institute of Education at UHN, he signed up. A joint venture between Practice-Based Education in Collaborative Academic Practice…
Thank you to the Big Ideas: Lecture Series team at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN for inviting us to speak about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Our presentation provided a brief introduction to MAID and touched on some of the medical, legal and ethical considerations associated with the topic. We also provided a brief, high-level…
On September 27, 2018, the Rama Health Fair took place at the Mnjikaning Arena Sports Ki (MASK) in Rama, Ontario. This annual event, hosted by the Chippewas of Rama First Nations, is dedicated to health promotion, allowing individuals from the area to learn more about the available health services, outreach programs and activities in their community. The yearly…
The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists celebrates Respiratory Therapy (RT) Week annually and this year it will run from October 21-26, 2018. 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…
