RHSC supervisor and Dept of Physical Therapy Associate Professor Dr. Naznin Virji-Babul interviewed by ABC radio Australia
Dr Naznin Virji-Babul was interviewed by ABC radio Australia discussing the confusion around concussions. Listen to the episode here.
Dr. Pat Camp Recieves CIHR THINC Team Grant
Dr. Pat Camp, RHSC supervisor and Dept of Physical Therapy Associate Professor, in partnership with the VCH Legacy for Airway Health, was awarded a $2 million-dollar CIHR THINC Team Grant for SPIRO: SPirometry for Improved Indigenous and Rural Respiratory Outcomes. The THINC (Transforming Health with Integrated Care) grant initiative aims to address health inequities and […]
Recent Publication: Dr. Ben Mortenson in Home Health Care Services Quarterly
Dr. W. Ben Mortenson, RHSC Supervisor and OSOT Professor, was part of a research team who published their study on “Service delivery and programing adaptations for individuals with disabilities by municipalities and non-profit organizations during the COVID pandemic” in the March 2023 issue of Home Health Care Services Quarterly. The article details the research […]
Canada Graduate Scholarships & Affiliated-Master’s (CGS-M)
Tri-Agency Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS-M) Applicants for Tri-Agency CGS-M competition must be domestic students (Canadian citizen or PR) who are applying for or enrolled in graduate studies anywhere in Canada. Each applicant can select up to 3 universities with the same application. To be considered for a CGS-M at UBC, they must select The University […]
Admissions | October 15
October 15, 2023 is the deadline for submitting applications to begin our MSc and PhD programs in January 2024. The Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences (MSc) is designed to prepare individuals to conduct advanced research, both independently and in collaboration with others, in the field of Rehabilitation Sciences. Through the program, students are supported […]
October Student of the Month – Graham MacDonald
Name: Graham MacDonald Program: PhD Supervisor: Dr. Laura Nimmon Tell us a little bit about your lab! I’ve been involved with many different labs as a doctoral trainee. Previously, I worked at Arthritis Research Canada with Dr. Linda Li. In the last few years I’ve been at the Centre for Health Education Scholarship (CHES) with […]
October Alumni of the Month – Flora To-Miles
Name: Flora To-Miles Program: PhD Graduated: 2021 Thesis: “The health-promoting potential of occupations : an exploratory study of adults with and without inflammatory arthritis” How would you describe your research in the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences program? My research explored the different activities that people with and without arthritis do in their everyday lives, and how they relate to their overall health. […]
RHSC Faculty Dr. Linda Li featured as a guest on the Radio Health Journal Podcast
Dr. Linda Li, RHSC Supervisor and Dept. of Physical Therapy Professor, was featured as a guest on the Radio Health Journal Podcast, where she discussed the importance of community support when coping with inflammatory arthritis. Listen to Linda’s episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rheumatoid-arthritis-living-with-an-invisible-illness/id338742826?i=1000630586552
Call for RHSC Students: Join the RSEC Mentorship Program
The Rehabilitation Sciences Executive Committee (RSEC) mentorship program welcomes mentors and mentees to join us for the 2022-2023 academic year! No experience required! As a mentor, you get to share your nuggets of wisdom and directly contribute to your community. As a mentee, you get to connect with an experienced trainee and learn to navigate difficult conversations/situations, find work-life balance and much, […]