Congratulations to Dr. Raphael Lencucha who has been awarded the Dr. Donald A. Henderson Prize for Outstanding Global Health Research for his publication entitled “Global tobacco control and economic norms: an analysis of normative commitments in Kenya, Malawi and Zambia.”

A first in a series of blog posts about an exciting new project led by a joint team from Amar Seva Sangam (ASSA) in Tamil Nadu, India,  Handi-Care International and the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University.

Congratulations to Thomas Mills (L) and Johanne Bourdon (R) on both being recipients of the 2018 McGill Faculty of Medicine Ovations Awards!

The awards applaud the outstanding contributions of permanent administrative support staff and technicians from across the Faculty of Medicine, recognizing the distinction, hard work, determination, and dedication of the staff members. Thomas was awarded the Pam Chase Award and Johanne was awarded the Priyabrata Mukhopadhaya Award.

They will both be honoured at a special reception with Dean Eidelman on September

David Anekwe (right) has received the McGill MedStar Award in recognition of the his excellence in research, specifically the study he completed and published, titled: “Effects of Pressure Support Ventilation May be Lost at High Exercise Intensities in People with COPD?” The paper was co-authored by Dr. Jadranka Spahija.

David Anekwe also successfully defended his PhD thesis on July 12! The title of his thesis was, “Early Mobilization of the Critically Ill.” 

Dr. Bernadette Nedelec has been named to the Faculty Honour List for Educational Excellence!

This honour is in recognition of her exceptional contributions to education in the Faculty of Medicine (School of Physical and Occupational Therapy).

Bernadette was honoured at the Faculty Honour List Symposium on June 14. 

Dr. Laurie Snider has been named Director of McGill University’s School of Physical & Occupational Therapy (SPOT)!

As Associate Dean and Director, Laurie will continue to build on the work of strategic planning and budget allocation that she began as Interim Director. She will provide effective mentoring to faculty members at the various stages of their careers as well as promoting the environment of collaboration and interdisciplinarity that characterizes the School.

Congratulations from everyone at SPOT!