Name: Ed Giesbrecht
Program: Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD)
Dissertation: Development and Feasibility Evaluation of an mHealth Intervention for Manual Wheelchair Skills Training with Older Adults
Graduated: September 2016
How would you describe your research project in the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences program?
My experience in the Rehab Sciences program was both challenging and thrilling. I had many opportunities to engage with other graduate students, researchers, clinicians, and scholars. I had the support to pursue and obtain national fellowship funding as well as national grant funding for my multi-site study evaluating an eHealth wheelchair skills training program I developed for my dissertation. The collegiality of our lab and mentorship from my advisor were instrumental in making this a fulfilling experience.
Where and what is your current position?
I am an Associate Professor in the department of occupational therapy at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg.
How do you like to spend your free time?
I like to go running 3-4 times per week and enjoy woodworking and tinkering in my workshop.