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Ellen Petrie (MScOT 鈥�24) applied to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy because it aligned with her value of serving others. 鈥淚 knew through volunteering and from student jobs that I wanted a career where I got the chance to work with people every day to achieve their goals. And that is exactly what this degree has given me.鈥�

Juliet Rowe鈥檚 research journey started at the University of Victoria where she studied under Dr. Olav Krigolson, a 麻豆传媒 alum. She was awarded an NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award, which solidified her passion for the research process and ultimately guided her decision to pursue graduate studies.

For Lori Dithurbide, one of the highlights from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris was the sheer excitement of first getting off the bus and entering the Olympic Village. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 when it really hits you 鈥� when you see the village and you think, 鈥極K, this is what we鈥檝e been preparing for.鈥�

The first in her family to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree, Bachelor of Health Science in Respiratory Therapy (BHSc RT) graduate Emma Taylor is thrilled by and thankful for all that she has learned at Dal so far.

In a heartfelt celebration of dedication and mentorship, health preceptors and clinical instructors were recently honoured for their critically important role in educating the next generation of health professionals.

During his time in 麻豆传媒鈥檚 Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, Vinayak Thapar was thrilled to improve his research skills, participate in experiential learning opportunities, and be part of a diverse cohort.

With so much happening in our world, we can become complacent and easily forget the plight of others. Upon hearing of the shortage situation in Cuba, I decided to put together a mini-humanitarian trip to Varadero and three local pharmacists including two Dal grads made it possible!

The Faculty of Health invited applications for a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in 鈥楢nti-Racism in Health Professions Education and Practice鈥� to be situated in the School of Nursing. We are very pleased to announce the appointment of tenured Full Professor Dr. OmiSoore Dryden to this role, starting July 1, 2025.

When the war in Ukraine started and Canada welcomed some Ukrainian refugees 鈥� Dr. Raluca Bejan became interested in the difference in their reception vs. the recent refugee wave from Afghanistan. Dr. Bejan, School of Social Work, is an expert in migrant and refugee issues, and has recently released findings of a study looking at the inequalities of Canada鈥檚 reception of refugees from Ukraine versus Afghanistan.

If you鈥檙e a Dal Health alum, chances are you鈥檝e met Andrew Pelrine. Pelrine works in the Dean鈥檚 Office in the Faculty of Health, working with our many Schools and academic units to engage with their alumni whether with events, feature stories or reunions.