Established in 1992 as a tribute to Barbara Rosenthal’s, Dip. PT 1961, B.Sc. OT 1975, M.A. Ed. Tech. 1983, long‑standing affiliation with the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy and her devoted years of service to the practice of occupational therapy.
Awarded to a full‑time student in the Master's Program in Rehabilitation Science with preference being given to an Occupational Therapist. The prize will be given by the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy on the basis of high academic standing at the end of the first year of study.
Offered to Occupational Therapists pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. degree who are full members of the
Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec (OPEQ).
November 1 - December 1. For further information, contact the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec, 2021 Union Street, Suite 920, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 2S9; telephone: 514-844-5778; fax: 514-844-0478; email:
ergo@oeq.org; website:
www.oeq.org.
Apply to the Ordre des physiothérapeutes du Québec, 7151 Jean‑Talon Est, bureau 1000, Anjou, Quebec, H1M 3N8; telephone: 514-351-2770, toll-free: 1-800-361-2001; fax: 514-351-2658; email:
physio@oppq.qc.ca; website:
www.oppq.qc.ca.
Presented to the graduating student in the professional program in Physical Therapy M.Sc.A (P.T.) who has demonstrated excellence in the area of cardio-respiratory physiotherapy.
Awarded annually to the graduating student with the highest standing in the professional program in Physical Therapy M.Sc.A. (P.T.).
Awarded by l'Ordre professionnelle de la physiothérapie du Québec to the student demonstrating exceptional overall performance in attaining the objectives of the clinical placements throughout the professional program in Physical Therapy M.Sc.A. (P.T.).
Awarded by l'Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec to the student demonstrating exceptional overall performance in attaining the objectives of the clinical placements throughout the professional program in Occupational Therapy M.Sc.A. (O.T.).
Established in 2009 by the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec, this fellowship is offered according to merit to Occupational Therapists registered in the Graduate Certificate in Assessing Driving Capabilities at McGill University. This fellowship, initiated at the request of the
Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec in 2005, aims at increasing the number of qualified Occupational Therapists in the area of driving and this for all clients from different regions of the province of Québec. Employers from Québec's health care and social services are also equal participants in the fellowship.
1. Must be a member of the
Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec.
2. Must have been accepted and be registered, after October 15, 2009 in the Graduate Certificate Program at McGill University, or in another university program which offers the five courses: POTH 673, POTH 674, POTH 675, POTH 676 and POTH 677.
3. Must complete and sign the fellowship application form and provide:
a. for candidates employed in an institution in the health care and social services sector, a written commitment from their employer stating that they will contribute to an equivalent of 50% of the registration fees for each of the five courses of the program;
b. for candidates not employed by an institution in the public sector, a written commitment from them or their employer stating that they will finance the equivalent of 50% of the registration fees for each of the five courses of the program.
4. Must confirm their intention to succeed in all of the courses of the graduate certificate program during the admissibility period, which is within 3 years following the official start date of the POTH 673 course as established by the University.
Presented to a graduating student in the professional program in Occupational Therapy M.Sc.A. (O.T.) and a graduating student in the professional program in Physical Therapy M.Sc.A. (P.T.) who have demonstrated the most outstanding qualities of leadership, scholarship and professionalism throughout their undergraduate program.
Established by her husband and Dynamic Capital Corporation as a tribute to Judith Kornbluth Gelfand, Dip. PT 1958, Dip. OT 1959, B.Sc. PT 1976, in recognition of her interest in children suffering from neurological and neuromuscular disorders.
Awarded by the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy to an outstanding graduate student conducting research studies to improve the efficacy of physiotherapeutic rehabilitation with preference to paediatrics, neurological and neuromuscular disorders.
Established in 2002 by family, friends and the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital (JRH) Foundation in memory of Kavita Kulkarni, B.Sc.(Phys.Ther.) 2001. Kavita was an outstanding student in the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy whose sudden and tragic death was mourned by all who knew her.
Awarded by the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy on the basis of high academic standing excellence to an outstanding graduate student enrolled in a full-time degree program in the School. Preference shall be given to students pursuing research in Rehabilitation Science at the JRH.
Established in 2002 by family, friends and the Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital (JRH) Foundation in memory of Margherita Rapagna. Margherita was an outstanding student in the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy whose sudden and tragic death was mourned by all who knew her.
Awarded by the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy on the basis of high academic standing excellence to an outstanding graduate student enrolled in a full-time degree program in the School. Preference shall be given to students pursuing research in Rehabilitation Science at the JRH.
Established in 2003 by family, friends and colleagues of Patricia Ann MacDonald Wells Van Daele as well as graduates of the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy.
Awarded by the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy to students enrolled in the School's professional programs or to post-baccalaureate physical and occupational therapists registered in the Master's programs in Rehabilitation Science, in recognition of an outstanding clinical, community-based, or research project related to the aging population and/or clinical education.
The School of P & OT's GREAT Travel Grant in combination with the Alumni Student Travel Grant provides support for Graduate Students in Rehabilitation Science to attend a scholarly meeting or conference where they will be presenting a paper or poster related to their research. These funds may also apply for visits to a laboratory for research activities related to the student's thesis.
While priority will be given to full-time students, there is also possibility of funding part-time students. All students are expected to apply to other external travel funds (i.e., REPAR) during the same cycle. Students may apply prior to receiving confirmation of acceptance, but must have been accepted to present a paper or poster at a scholarly meeting that falls within the specified time period. Eligible expenses include travel, transfer, accommodations, food, conference fees, etc. at the recipient's discretion. Expenditures must be justified with original receipts and boarding passes, where relevant. Further details on School of P & OT website (
www.mcgill.ca/spot/graduate-research-program/fellowships).
September 15 (November 1 to February 29 presentation “oral or poster”);
January 15 (March 1 to June 30 presentation “oral or poster”);
May 15 (July 1 to October 31 presentation “oral or poster”).
Established in 2007 by the Richard and Edith Strauss Canada Foundation to support research and scholarship in the area of health and rehabilitation sciences. The School of Physical and Occupational Therapy selects outstanding doctoral students in rehabilitation science and notifies the Faculty of Medicine which administers the awarding of the Fellowships to the recipients.
Eligible areas of research include: disease and/or disability prevention; ameliorating symptom impact; and, optimizing function and social participation for individuals with chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Types of research include: translational, clinical and knowledge translation.
Maximum $35,000; renewable once based upon evaluation by the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy and a two- to three-page progress report.
The Fellowships are accompanied by an allowance for research expenses of up to $2,500/year over the period of the Fellowship. This allowance may, for example, be used to cover travel to major national or international conferences.
Established in memory of Sandra Perlman, a graduate of the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, P.T. Class of 1958, and B.Sc.(Phys. Ther.) Class of 1976, by her niece, Dr. Robyn Pugash.
Awarded annually to the graduating student in the professional program in Physical Therapy M.Sc.A. (P.T.) who, in the opinion of faculty, best exemplifies attributes desirable of a caring professional, these being compassion, empathy, concern for the needs of the patient, and devotion to the profession.
