Department of physical therapy honours outstanding MScPT graduates
It was an exciting afternoon for the MScPT graduating class of 2022. On November 10, 2022, the Department of Physical Therapy hosted a Convocation and Awards Celebration for its newest physical therapy graduates.
Each year, the Department honours the graduating class and presents several awards to recognize the exceptional achievements of its students. For the past two years, this ceremony was conducted online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With restrictions now lifted, the Department was thrilled to host the celebration in-person.
The graduating class, faculty members, clinicians, family, friends, alumni, and honoured guests gathered at the Macleod Auditorium on the St. George Campus. Several members of the University addressed the class of 2022, acknowledging their hard work and perseverance and then the highly anticipated awards were distributed.
The recipients of this year’s convocation awards are:
Breathe in Life Research Poster Award
Presented by Dr. Cathy Evans
Recipients:
- Stephanie Chauvin
- Chris Ibrahim
- James Ma
- Jessica Otoo-Appiah
- Anna Zheng
C. Estelle Cunningham Book Prize
Presented by Dr. Brenda Mori
Recipient: Becca Bergen
Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (CAMPT) Student Award
Presented by Dr. Sharon Switzer-McIntyre
Recipient: Nora Thorpe
Canadian Physiotherapy Association National Orthopaedic Division Student Award
Presented by Roxanne Azoory
Recipient: Brady Allen
Canadian Physiotherapy Association Oncology Division Graduation Award
Presented by Colleen Dunphy
Recipients:
- Miranda Lee
- Christian Martin
Canadian Physiotherapy Association Student Award
Presented by Viivi Riis
Recipient: Claire Romani
Canadian Physiotherapy Association Student Leadership Award of Excellence
Presented by Viivi Riis
Recipient: Elina Provad
Carlos Melendez Memorial Award
Presented by Richard Varkey
Recipient: Christian Martin
Central Toronto District – Ontario Physiotherapy Association Award
Presented by Dr. Brenda Mori
Recipients:
- Ahmad Abou-Hamde
- Lauren Philippi
Dr. Barnett & Beverley Giblon Gold Medal for Excellence in Physical Therapy
Presented by Dr. Susan Jaglal
Recipient: Claire Romani
Dr. Barnett & Beverley Giblon Silver Medal for Excellence in Physical Therapy
Presented by Dr. Sharon Switzer-McIntyre
Recipient: Mikaela Hummel
Heart and Breath of Physical Therapy Award
Presented by Dr. Lisa Wickerson
Recipient: Stephanie Chauvin
Herta Leyss Scholarship in Physical Therapy
Presented by Dr. Karen Yoshida
Recipient: Victoria Zaffino
Hospital for Sick Children Prize in Paediatrics
Presented by Karen Klar
Recipient: Jessica Young
Mary N. Sauriol Business Practice Prize
Presented by Glad Bryce
Recipient: Jade Mohamed
Molly Verrier Award
Presented by Professor Molly Verrier
Recipient: Corey Grunberg
Mount Sinai Hospital Book Prize
Presented by Maegan Bell and Celine Nathoo
Recipient: Jamison Buck
Olive Wallace Pester Fellowship in Physical Therapy
Presented by Dr. Sharon Switzer-McIntyre
Recipient: Pegah Akbari
Toronto Cathay Lions Club Scholarship
Presented by Dr. Brenda Mori
Recipient: Jessica Otoo-Appiah
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network Patient Quality of Life Award
Presented by Professor Meredith Smith
Recipient: Stephen Wang
University Health Network Book Prize
Presented by Trish Stapleford
Recipient: Alanna Richardson
Valedictorian
Corey Grunberg
To learn more about the criteria for these prestigious awards, visit Scholarships and Awards. Congratulations to all award recipients and to the graduating class of 2022!