A New Home for the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy
For generations, the McGill School of Physical and Occupational Therapy (SPOT) has educated leaders in rehabilitation who help people regain physical and cognitive function, independence, and quality of life. SPOT is recognized worldwide for excellence in rehabilitation science: outstanding academic programs, high-quality clinical placements, and innovative research.
Today, we are creating a new home that will empower future generations of rehabilitation professionals to do even more. Follow crowdfunding progress here.
Why We're Moving
SPOT is relocating from Hosmer House to a modern, fully renovated facility at 680 Sherbrooke Street West. This new environment will allow us to enhance teaching, strengthen community partnerships, expand student opportunities, and meet the growing demand for rehabilitation professionals across Quebec.
What the New Home Will Make Possible
Innovative Learning
State-of-the-art simulation environments, virtual reality, and augmented reality technologies will provide immersive learning experiences that prepare students for real-world clinical practice.
Community Impact
A student-led clinic will provide supervised rehabilitation services to underserved populations while giving students valuable clinical experience.
Accessibility and Inclusion
The new facility will feature universally designed, accessible spaces that welcome learners, faculty, patients, and community members of all abilities.
Growth for the Future
The new home will allow SPOT to welcome more students and respond to the growing need for physiotherapists and occupational therapists in Quebec.
While we have the financial support of the University and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, fundraising continues to ensure the full dream becomes a reality.
We are grateful to our fundraising campaign ambassador, Valeria Rosenbloom, BSc(PT)'74, and generous donors to date – this vision is simply not possible without you. Thank you!
Ms. Rosenbloom highly values the education and training she received at the School. "As a physiotherapist, I've seen rehab restore movement, confidence and independence," she notes. "I've witnessed people find their way back to the lives they love. "From my very first class until obtaining my degree, and beyond, the School gave me the tools to make a difference. That is why I chose to give back by making a gift to help build SPOT's new home."
Carol Myrianthis, BSc(PT)'75, PsyD, and her spouse, Nicolas Myrianthis, BSc'74, BSc(PT)'77, have been working as physical therapists serving the rural areas of East Hawaii, with clinics in Hilo, Pāhoa and Volcano Village since 1982. "We wanted to help the School perpetuate excellence in education for future students," says Carol about the couple’s gift toward the School’s move. "The McGill PT and OT program was a springboard for me and my husband, enabling us to help so many people manage disability, overcome pain and regain independence.
"The rigorous foundation we received at SPOT equipped us to touch thousands of lives, build a thriving private practice and provide care across cultures," she adds. "I've been practising for 51 years; it's a gift to be able to do this work. It feels good to give back to the institution and the program that gave us our life's calling."
Stay tuned here as we continue to provide updates on the move – from design to reality.
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