/healthsciences-education/articles/rss en /healthsciences-education/article/think-clinician-program-helps-graduate-students-tailor-research-better-meet-clinical-needs <p><span>Since beginning his studies in biomedical sciences and neuroscience, Abdelrahman AlOkda, MSc, has worked towards one goal: ensuring his research has a concrete impact on people’s lives. <span> </span></span></p> <p><span>“We produce a lot of results in basic science labs, but many of these findings have no translation to real life,” the PhD student at �鶹Լ�� explains. <span> </span></span></p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:44:55 +0000 Jane O'Faherty 1147 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/new-slp-students-settle-little-help-their-friends <p><span>New students in the speech-language pathology (SLP) program in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (SCSD) were welcomed by professors, School staff and peers for Orientation on August 27, in addition to activities organized by students during the first week of classes. We wish all our new students the very best for their program and hope they will make lasting friendships to match their new friendship bracelets. </span></p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:24:23 +0000 Health e-News 1145 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/warm-welcome-our-new-nursing-students <p><span><span>Orientation activities for new students in the Ingram School of Nursing took place August 19-22 at the School’s home base at 680 <span>Sherbrooke <span>West<span> and at The Neuro. Welcome to all our new nursing students – wishing you all the best for the coming year! </span></span></span></span></span></p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:17:27 +0000 Health e-News 1143 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/mcgills-largest-ever-mdcm-cohort-begins-med-school-journey <p><span>In late August, 249 new medical students and 40 dental students gathered at New Residence Hall to begin a three-day orientation, marking the start of their journey as the Class of 2028. This year’s medicine cohort includes 211 students at the Montreal Campus and 38 students at Campus Outaouais, making it the largest group ever admitted.<span> </span></span></p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:54:31 +0000 Iris Boudier 1141 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/spot-students-all-smiles-they-begin-new-academic-year <p>New and returning students in the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy (SPOT) were welcomed with a variety of Orientation activities at the end of August. Showing them the ropes were their fellow students, profs and School staff. At SPOT, the start of the academic year coincides with the master’s final research project presentations by students in their final year of the Master of Science Applied degree. A warm welcome to everyone – have a great fall term!</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:04:05 +0000 Health e-News 1149 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/welcoming-global-cohort-medical-residents-and-fellows-mcgill <p>�鶹Լ�� welcomed its incoming cohort of medical residents and fellows as part of the annual Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Orientation, which took place from June 17 to 20 on �鶹Լ��’s downtown Montreal campus. This year, 455 new medical trainees are joining �鶹Լ��’s 75 prestigious residency programs.</p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:56:44 +0000 Iris Boudier 1139 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/new-role-intelligent-tutors-powered-ai-brain-surgery <p>Neurosurgery is perhaps one of the most demanding professions in healthcare. Surgeons spend long hours performing operations where expert performance means the difference between a good and bad patient outcome. While operative injuries are rare, when they occur, they can have serious, and lifelong consequences.</p> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:42:11 +0000 Shawn Hayward 1137 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/mdcm-class-2024-graduation-awards-ceremony-luncheon-day-photos <p><span>On May 27, �鶹Լ��’s 192<span>nd<span> graduating medical class was celebrated at the MDCM Class of 2024 Graduation Awards Ceremony and Luncheon at the McIntyre Medical Sciences Building. Hailing from the Montreal and Outaouais medical campuses, the grads-to-be came together, for the first time ever, to mark this important milestone in their academic career in the presence of mentors, faculty and administrative staff.<span> </span></span></span></span></p> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:25:42 +0000 Dhabisha Kohilanathan 1135 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/celebrating-outstanding-2024-school-physical-occupational-therapy-award-winners <div> <div> <div> <div></div></div></div></div> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:15:53 +0000 Monica Slanik 1133 at /healthsciences-education /healthsciences-education/article/recognizing-exceptional-educators-faculty-honour-list-symposium <p><span>Fresh from being named to the <a href="https://healthenews.mcgill.ca/eight-distinguished-faculty-members-named-to-2024-2025-faculty-honour-list-for-educational-excellence/"><span>2024-2025 Faculty Honour List for Educational Excellence</span></a><span>, eight outstanding educators were celebrated at the annual Faculty Honour List Symposium on June 6, 2024.<span> </span></span></span></p> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:57:47 +0000 jane.ofaherty@mcgill.ca 1131 at /healthsciences-education