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Ellen Petrie (MScOT 鈥�24) applied to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy because it aligned with her value of serving others. 鈥淚 knew through volunteering and from student jobs that I wanted a career where I got the chance to work with people every day to achieve their goals. And that is exactly what this degree has given me.鈥�

Juliet Rowe鈥檚 research journey started at the University of Victoria where she studied under Dr. Olav Krigolson, a H漫画 alum. She was awarded an NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award, which solidified her passion for the research process and ultimately guided her decision to pursue graduate studies.

For Lori Dithurbide, one of the highlights from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris was the sheer excitement of first getting off the bus and entering the Olympic Village. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 when it really hits you 鈥� when you see the village and you think, 鈥極K, this is what we鈥檝e been preparing for.鈥�

During his time in H漫画鈥檚 Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, Vinayak Thapar was thrilled to improve his research skills, participate in experiential learning opportunities, and be part of a diverse cohort.

The Faculty of Health invited applications for a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in 鈥楢nti-Racism in Health Professions Education and Practice鈥� to be situated in the School of Nursing. We are very pleased to announce the appointment of tenured Full Professor Dr. OmiSoore Dryden to this role, starting July 1, 2025.

If you鈥檙e a Dal Health alum, chances are you鈥檝e met Andrew Pelrine. Pelrine works in the Dean鈥檚 Office in the Faculty of Health, working with our many Schools and academic units to engage with their alumni whether with events, feature stories or reunions.

On July 3, Semester 3 Bachelor of Science in Nursing students met with the Mobile Outreach Street Health team in the Carleton campus quad to donate the sunscreen and Boost nutritional drinks that their class collected with the support of local organizations.

Representing a key outcome of the UpLift Partnership, Nova Scotia Health Public Health has announced continued funding for eight Youth Engagement Coordinator positions along with one provincial role.

Juliet Rowe and Theresa Gaughan are co-hosts of Mind: The Gap 鈥� a podcast that was created in Dr. Shaun Boe鈥檚 Lab for Brain Recovery and Function. Rowe, a Rehabilitation Research student, and Gaughan, a PhD in Health candidate, use the podcast to educate, inspire and to learn about themselves as researchers.

Stephanie Williams is the first person in her immediate family to attend university. After graduating from Dal in 2020 with a BScN, Williams accepted a position at the Garron Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health while also working in withdrawal management in Lunenberg and Dartmouth.