The 2026 Shirley Metcalfe Lecturer is Mme Lucie Denoncourt, erg., (BScOT, MEd) who will discuss "Adventures in rehab: McGill 1992 to present."
Thursday, April 16, 2026 15:00to16:00
Thursday, April 16, 2026 15:00to17:00
SPOT students finishing their undergrad (U3) or their qualifying year (QY) receive McGill SPOT name-tags that identify them as McGill OT or PT students, with which to begin their clinical placements. Inspirational speeches from faculty and student leaders help celebrate this important milestone.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 11:00to13:00
SPOT's Convocation and Awards Reception, the annual Strawberries & Champagne Reception, at which winners of SPOT Awards and graduates of the Professional Programs (OT and PT) as well as the Graduate Programs (MSc and PhD) are honoured, is held in the morning of the Health Sciences 'B' Convocation Ceremony.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 15:00to17:00
The Spring Health Sciences Convocation Ceremony "B" takes place on Tuesday May 26, 2026. The Valedictorian is selected from the PT program this year. You can watch the Health Sciences Convocation video.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 13:00to14:00
The Lavigne-Smee Visiting Scholar presents to SPOT's final year Professional Program (OT and PT) students on a topic related to rehabilitation. This year, Prof. Heather Aldersey will share her experience developing and implementing community-based, participatory action research projects related to formal and natural disability supports in the community, and her experiences facilitating partnerships between Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario) and the University of Gondar in Ethiopia supporting disability inclusion at the University and in Ethiopia.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 14:00to17:00
Final year Professional Program (OT and PT) students present their research projects, prior to the start of their last student placement during their final autumn at SPOT.