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…
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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…
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 path to a meaningful career in perfusion
It was while conducting clinical research that Alisa Maznytsya (Cardiovascular Perfusion, ’22) first met a cardiovascular perfusionist, learning more about a profession she was only vaguely aware of, and the…
Celebrating Sheena Bhimji-Hewitt’s 25-year career at Michener
Throughout her career, Sheena Bhimji-Hewitt (Michener class of Radiography ’78 & Ultrasound ’92) balanced a passion for learning with a desire to support others. After 25 years as a faculty…
Building a career with confidence
After more than 15 years in facilities management, Michener’s Director of Facilities, Erica Tong, is not swayed when – as a woman in a male-dominated field – she sometimes gets…
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…
A network of support on the journey to healthcare
On this International Women’s Day, we recognize some of the many women who contribute to the Michener community and healthcare education, such as Ultrasound Professor Noor Hesson. Noor Hesson was…
Designing a career in healthcare education
On this International Women’s Day, we recognize some of the many women who contribute to the Michener community and healthcare education, such as Jennifer Levine, Manager, Instructional Design at the…