Admissions | June 15
The deadline for submitting the online application to begin our MSc and PhD programs in September 2023 (as a late applicant) or in January 2024 is June 15, 2023. Please note, there will also be an October 15, 2023 deadline to apply for January 2024 program start, as a late applicant. If you’re interested in […]
RSEC Writing Group
Diving into your thesis or academic papers? Join our upcoming study group on Discord specifically for RHSC students. Enhance your academic journey and navigate the complexities of writing with a supportive community behind you. Whether you’re at the outset or deep into your research, this group is here to help! Follow RSEC on social media […]
BC Lung Foundation Respiratory Rehabilitation Fellowship
The B.C. Lung Foundation offers fellowships based on the applicant’s potential of scientific excellence. This fellowship is awarded to RHSC students conducting research in respiratory rehabilitation. Eligibility: Post-doctoral fellows and PhD students Award Amount: $12,500 Number Awarded: 2 Application Deadline: April 1, 2024, 4pm PST How to Apply: The application can be found here. Email completed application to the Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate […]
Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose Interviewed by CBC Radio
Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose spoke to CBC Radio to emphasize the importance of physical activity in maintaining brain health. “The brain loses mass as we age making it harder to remember certain memories”. Listen to the segment here.
Recent Publication Co-authored by Dr. Ben Mortenson
Dr. Ben Mortenson recently co-authored a paper exploring the social determinants of health from the perspective of people with spinal cord injuries. The goal of the qualitative study was to examine the lived experiences of persons living with spinal cord injury in coping and managing their health and functioning and to explore an interaction between […]
March Student of the Month – Jessica McDougall
Name: Jessica McDougall Program: MPT/PhD Supervisors: Dr. Alex Scott, Dr. John Kramer Tell us a little bit about your lab! I’m co-supervised by Dr. Alex Scott (Rehabilitation Sciences) and Dr. John Kramer (Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics). Dr. Scott’s lab focuses on the basic science of tendon mechanobiology, and how such findings can be used […]
March Alumni of the Month – Briana Chau
Name: Briana Chau Program: MSc Graduated: 2021 Thesis: “The impact of an acute bout of high intensity exercise on corticospinal excitability and transcallosal inhibition in older adults” How would you describe your research in the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences program? I was able to grow as a researcher during my time in the program under […]
Explore our Faculty Labs
Check out some of the labs of our outstanding RHSC faculty and explore their research below! MATTERS Lab – Dr. Bill Miller The MATTERS (Mobility Assistive Technology Evidence of Rehabilitation Science) Lab researches the measurement, determination, and epidemiology of mobility disability and participation of older adults to improve mobility, social participation and quality of […]