Michener Valedictorian’s destined route to healthcare
When Zaeem Qureshi (Respiratory Therapy, ’25) was born premature in Pakistan, the hospital lacked some neonatal resources and had no respiratory therapists to assist. He was sent home after just…
Respiratory Therapy
A Lifelong Journey Into Healthcare
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, as we recognize our current and future healthcare leaders for their accomplishments, we profile Michener’s very own Hasina Jaffer. Hasina…
Dr. Schatz Scholarship recipient finally feels her career choice, personality and aspirations are more aligned
With a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Philosophy, a Master’s degree in Eastern Philosophy, a Bachelor of Education, a Bachelor of Kinesiology, and as of this June, an…
Respiratory Therapy graduates enter the field during the third wave
At a time when they’re needed most, 30 Respiratory Therapy students at The Michener Institute of Education at UHN’s School of Applied Health Sciences completed their program and prepared to…
Respiratory Therapy students graduate five weeks early to enter the frontlines
In a normal year, students graduating from Michener’s Respiratory Therapy program would be finishing off their 30-week clinical placement and preparing for the program composite exam. But 2020 has been…
October 21 to 25 is National Respiratory Therapy Week
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…
Michener Respiratory Therapy alumni and partners honoured at the Better Breathing Conference
Through awards and presentations, Michener was well represented at last month’s Better Breathing Conference held at the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel. Hosted by the Ontario Lung Association, the Better…
Michener Student Awards: One student’s journey into health care
In his mid-thirties and already in the midst of an established career with the Red Door Family Shelter in Toronto, Sam Gennidakis’ foray into health care was an unanticipated result…
Breathing Easy: Student Research Advocates for Peer-Reviewed Asthma Apps
From logging sleep and exercise, to tracking heart rate and blood pressure, mobile apps have become fixtures for people looking to monitor their health. There is no shortage of smart…
Learning from the patient experience
Michener students learn in the classroom that patient-centred care is a cornerstone of the health care experience, but five second-year respiratory therapy students recently discovered that some of the most…