Since 2016, it has been my honour to serve as dean of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences. Before my term ends on June 30, I would like to thank everyone in the college, the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba and the community for this opportunity.
The college has seen many changes over the last decade, including an increased enrollment in each of the programs of physical, occupational and respiratory therapy.
Through advancements in technology, we brought forth exciting initiatives like tele-rehabilitation and the Smart Suite at HSC.
We’ve seen multiple projects come to fruition in First Nations communities through our “We will work together for health and wellness” partnership, which brings our services to communities, based on their own self-identified needs and priorities.
We also showed strength and resilience as we navigated the COVID pandemic that started in 2020.
I am proud of the accomplishments of our faculty, staff and learners in my time as dean.
I look forward to continuing to work with the college on projects with our First Nation community partners and on research related to health and occupational therapy.