Congratulations Class of 2020!
On behalf of the Alumni, Faculty, and Staff of the Department of Physical Therapy, congratulations to our newest Alumni – Class of 2020!
The annual Convocation and Awards Celebration was held virtually this year, on November 19, 2020. Students were honoured at the ceremony for their hard work and achievements throughout their time in the program. A list of the award recipients and some photos from the ceremony are included below. You can also download a copy of our brochure.
Breathe in Life Research Poster Award
Recipients: Kamille Aguilar; Clara Johnson; Shirley Luong; Marija Radenovic; Anne Wyrough
CBI Health Group Prize for Excellence in Student Research
Recipients: Kamille Aguilar; Clara Johnson; Shirley Luong; Marija Radenovic; Anne Wyrough
C. Estelle Cunningham Book Prize
Recipient: Malcolm Loukides
Herta Leyss Scholarship in Physical Therapy
Recipient: Jaskirat Cheema
The Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (CAMPT) Student Award
Recipient: Jordan Stepien
University Health Network Book Prize
Recipient: Sierra Zabel Rorai
The Heart and Breath of Physical Therapy Award
Recipient: Jian Dealy
Mary N. Sauriol Business Practice Prize
Recipient: Jordan Stepien
Mount Sinai Hospital Book Prize
Recipient: Jordan Stepien
The Hospital for Sick Children Prize in Paediatrics
Recipient: Samantha Martin
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network Patient Quality of Life Award
Recipient: Zoe Abbott-Tate
Olive Wallace Pester Fellowship in Physical Therapy
Recipient: Robert Walsh
University of Toronto Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Alumni Association Award
Recipient: Samuel Yentin
Central Toronto District – Ontario Physiotherapy Association Award
Recipients: Simone Wright Stein; Samuel Yentin
Molly Verrier Award
Recipient: Emma Swaffield
Canadian Physiotherapy Association Leadership Award of Excellence
Recipient: Linnea Thacker
Carlos Melendez Memorial Award
Reicipient: Laurin Black
Toronto Cathay Lions Club Scholarship
Recipient: Emma Swaffield
Canadian Physiotherapy Association Student Award
Recipient: Emma Swaffield
Dr. Barnett & Beverley Giblon Silver Medal for Excellence in Physical Therapy
Recipient: Evan Roberts
Dr. Barnett & Beverley Giblon Gold Medal for Excellence in Physical Therapy
Recipient: Emma Swaffield
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From top left: Marija Radenovic; Kamille Aguilar; Anne Wyrough; Clara Johnson; Shirley Luong; Malcom Loukides; Jordan Stepien; Jaskirat Cheema; Sierra Zabel Rorai; Jian Dealy; Samantha Martin; Zoe Abbott-Tate; Robert Walsh; Simone Wright-Stein; Samuel Yentin; Emma Swaffield; Lindsay McPherson; Laurin Black; Evan Roberts. Not pictured: Linnea Thacker