/healthsciences-education/articles/rss en /healthsciences-education/article/meaningful-ceremony-celebrates-nursing-professionalism <p><span>A rite of passage for students at ����VR��Ƶ’s Ingram School of Nursing (ISoN), this year’s milestone event encompassed students at the beginning of their nursing journeys as well as more experienced nurses who have chosen to deepen their knowledge and enhance their skills. The proceedings were expertly emceed by Associate Director – Education Josée Bonneau, who welcomed the students and assured them that faculty and staff are committed to their success.<span> </span></span></p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:50:24 +0000 Hena Kon 1173 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/conversation-heather-abrahams <p>We recently sat down with Heather Abrahams, MDCM, Associate Dean, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to talk about her vision for the office and the initiatives underway to support ongoing learning for physicians and other healthcare professionals in Quebec and beyond – including an upcoming workshop on sexual violence in childhood and adolescence.<br />  </p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:32:35 +0000 Iris Boudier 1171 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/mdcm-class-2027-dons-white-coats-milestone-their-med-school-journey <p><span>On September 27, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences held its annual White Coat Ceremony, also known as “Donning the Healer’s Habit,” at the Palais des Congrès in downtown Montreal. This cherished tradition marks the transition of second-year medical students to clinical training. Over 200 students and 650 guests attended, including faculty leadership and Osler Fellows, who assisted the students in donning their white coats on stage.<span> </span></span></p> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:56:12 +0000 Iris Boudier 1169 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/growing-serve-campus-outaouais-welcomes-its-biggest-cohort-ever <p><span>With a view to training more physicians to serve the Outaouais region, our Gatineau campus has increased the number of medical students it is training. Across Quebec’s four faculties of medicine, the Class of 2028 is the largest group in history of incoming medical students. It includes 38 students at Campus Outaouais, a 36% increase from last year and a 53% increase from the inaugural cohort of 25 students. Campus Outaouais opened its doors in 2020 and its students have been undertaking ����VR��Ƶ’s MDCM program entirely in French ever since. </span></p> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:00:30 +0000 Iris Boudier 1167 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/cancer-support-group-coda-goes-overdrive <p><span>Heading up the highway toward Montreal to start a cardiac surgery rotation at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Omar Toubar has a lot on his mind. In addition to his studies as a fourth-year medical student at ����VR��Ƶ’s Campus Outaouais, he is engaged in repositioning a student-led cancer patient support group called Coda as a charity, under the name The Coda Foundation. <span> </span></span></p> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:49:09 +0000 Timothy Gouldson 1165 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/ihse-showcases-learner-innovations-during-health-sciences-education-panel <p><span>Three teams of ����VR��Ƶ learners took centre stage to present their educational innovations at a recent event hosted by the Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE). <span> </span></span></p> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 18:01:46 +0000 Jane O'Faherty 1163 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/isabelle-gagnon-appointed-associate-dean-and-director-school-physical-and-occupational-therapy-fmhs <p>We are pleased to announce the appointment of Isabelle Gagnon, PhD, as Associate Dean and Director of the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy (SPOT), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), ����VR��Ƶ, effective June 16, 2025. Prof. Gagnon will be replacing Laurie Snider, PhD, who has served in this role with creativity, passion and commitment since May 2018, growing the School’s programs and reputation while ably steering it through the pandemic. We thank Prof.</p> Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:51:57 +0000 Health e-News 1161 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/think-clinician-program-helps-graduate-students-tailor-research-better-meet-clinical-needs <p><span>Since beginning his studies in biomedical sciences and neuroscience, Abdelrahman AlOkda, MSc, has worked towards one goal: ensuring his research has a concrete impact on people’s lives. <span> </span></span></p> <p><span>“We produce a lot of results in basic science labs, but many of these findings have no translation to real life,” the PhD student at ����VR��Ƶ explains. <span> </span></span></p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:44:55 +0000 Jane O'Faherty 1147 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/new-slp-students-settle-little-help-their-friends <p><span>New students in the speech-language pathology (SLP) program in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (SCSD) were welcomed by professors, School staff and peers for Orientation on August 27, in addition to activities organized by students during the first week of classes. We wish all our new students the very best for their program and hope they will make lasting friendships to match their new friendship bracelets. </span></p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:24:23 +0000 Health e-News 1145 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/warm-welcome-our-new-nursing-students <p><span><span>Orientation activities for new students in the Ingram School of Nursing took place August 19-22 at the School’s home base at 680 <span>Sherbrooke <span>West<span> and at The Neuro. Welcome to all our new nursing students – wishing you all the best for the coming year! </span></span></span></span></span></p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:17:27 +0000 Health e-News 1143 at /healthsciences-education