RHBS Community RHBS Community Learn more about our RHBS students and alumni Samantha Noyek's Story Kyle Vader's Story Our MSc Students Below you will find our RHBS MSc student profiles. Current MSc Students Name: Tina ArmstrongSupervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm Academic Background: Bachelor of Social Work, University of Manitoba Name: Hana HadleySupervisor: Dr. Setareh Ghahari Academic Background: Honours Bachelor of Science, University of Waterloo Name: Roya HeydaripourkoshkooeiSupervisor: Dr. Nora FayedAcademic Background: Bachelor of Science, Hamedan University of Medical Science Name: Nafiseh HivehchiSupervisor: Dr. Setareh GhahariAcademic Background: Doctor of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Name: Rachel PhamSupervisor: Dr. Mary Ann McColl Academic Background: Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology, University of Toronto Name: Melissa RichardsonSupervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm Academic Background: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences, Queen’s University Name: Anju SapkotaSpervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul Academic Background: Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Sikkim Manipal University, India Name: Nithikaa ShashikanthSupervisor: Dr. Sandra FucileAcademic Background: Bachelors in Physiotherapy, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India Our PhD Students Below you will find our RHBS PhD student profiles. Current PhD Students (A-D) Name: Biniyam Abebaw AbebeSupervisor: Drs. Nicole Bobbette & Catherine DonnellyAcademic Background: Master of Arts, Sociology, Addis Ababa UniversityResearch Porposal Title: Understanding the process of access to primary healthcare for adults with disabilities in rural Ethiopia Name: Abey Bekele AbebeSupervisor: Dr. Jordan MillerAcademic Background: Master of Science, Physiotherapy, University of GondarResearch Proposal Title: Understanding and Advancing Communication Between People Living with Chronic Pain and Their Healthcare Providers in Ethiopia Name: Ansha AhmedSupervisor: Dr. Marcia FinlaysonAcademic Background: Master of Science, Ergonomics, Loughborough UniversityResearch Proposal Title: The Return to Work Trajectories and Outcomes of Traumatic Injury Survivors in Ethiopia Name: Ashwaq AlqahtaniSupervisor: Dr. Afolasade FakoladeAcademic Background: Master of Science, Rehabilitation Science, Concordia University WisconsinResearch Proposal Title: Exploring the Caregiving Experiences and Needs of Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Saudi Arabia Name: Hiwot AndualemSupervisor: Dr. Heather AlderseyAcademic Background: Master of Social Work, Adis Ababa University Name: Bilen ArayaSupervisor: Drs. Heather Aldersey & Maria VelezAcademic Background: Masters of Clinical Midwifery, University of GondarResearch Proposal Title: The experience of infertility and potential rehabilitation opportunities in the Ethiopian context Name: Adhanom Gebreegziabher BarakiSupervisor: Dr. Catherine DonnellyAcademic Background: Master of Science, Epidemiology, University of GondarResearch Proposal Title: Integrating mental health services into primary care in the Ethiopian Context: A Multiple Method Study Name: Kalkidan Nigussie ChalaSupervisor: Dr. Nora FayedAcademic Background: Master of Science, Physical Therapy, University of Gondar Name: Tibeb DebeleSupervisor: Dr. Beata BatorowiczAcademic Background: Master of Science, Clinical Midwifery, University of GondarResearch Proposal Title: Beyond Repair: A grounded theory of social inclusion of women after obstetric fistula surgical treatment in Ethiopia. Name: Solomon Fasika DemissieSupervisor: Dr. Jordan MillerAcademic Background: Master of Science, Physical Therapy, University of Gondar Current PhD Students (E-M) Name: Paulina FinakSupervisor: Dr. Beata BatorowiczAcademic Background: Master of Science, Speech Language Pathology, Laurentian UniversityResearch Proposal Title: Environmental factors explaining the transition from relying on graphic symbols to using spelling in communicative interactions of persons with severe speech impairments and a physical disability who use augmentative and alternative communication Name: Rahwa Youssuf HusenSupervisor: Dr. Janet JullAcademic Background: Master of Arts, Journalism and Communication, Adis Ababa University Name: Selamawit KassaSupervisor: Dr. Setareh GhahariAcademic Background: Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, Addis Ababa UniversityResearch Proposal Title: Exploring Schizophrenia Recovery and Recovery-Oriented Practice in Ethiopia. Name: Stephanie LackeySupervisor: Dr. Beata BatorowiczAcademic Background: Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, Queen’s UniversityResearch Proposal Title: Critical factors in the provision of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services that influence the access to and effective use of AAC in Canada Name: Jonathan LommenSupervisor: Drs. Olga Bougie and Timothy BryantAcademic Background: Master of Science, Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa Name: Olivia ManningSupervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaulAcademic Background: Masters of Science, Physical Therapy, Queen’s UniversityResearch Proposal Title: Development, implementation, and evaluation of a community-based water exercise transition program aimed to address limited activity participation and falls risk post stroke: a pilot study. Name: Diane Marie McEachernSupervisor: Dr. Beata BatorowiczAcademic Background: Master of Science, Communication Disorders, Auburn University Name: Aleminew Abebe MekonenSupervisor: Dr. Heather AlderseyAcademic Background: Master of Social Work, Adis Ababa University Name: Dawit Gebeyehu MekonenSupervisor: Dr. Erna Snelgrove-ClarkeAcademic Background: Master of Science, Clinical Midwifery, University of GondarResearch Proposal Title: The quest for inclusive maternal health care: Exploring access to maternal health care services for women with physical disabilities in the Northwestern district of Ethiopia, an instrumental case study. Name: Melkitu Fentie MelakSupervisor: Dr. Beata BatorowiczAcademic Background: Master of Science, Applied Human Nutrition, University of GondarResearch Proposal Title: Exploring Caregiving Experience and support needs among family caregivers of Children with cerebral palsy and service providers in Ethiopia Name: Asmamaw Adugna MershaSupervisor: Dr. Afolasade FakoladeAcademic Background: Master of Public Health, Health Promotion and Communication, University of Gondar Current PhD Students (N-Z) Name: Caitlin PicconeSupervisor: Dr. Heather AlderseyAcademic Background: Master of Public Health, Queen’s UniversityResearch Proposal Title: Exploring the Role of Mental Health Supports in Community Based Rehabilitation Programs in Ghana Name: Rachel RichmondSupervisor: Dr. Heidi CrammAcademic Background: Master of Arts, Applied Health Science, Brock UniversityResearch Proposal Title: Organizational Readiness for Familial Inclusion in Public Safety Sectors Name: Lauren RobertsSupervisor: Dr. Heidi CrammAcademic Background: Master of Science, Rehabilitation Science, Queen’s University Name: Getachew Gebeyaw TadeseSupervisor: Dr. Heather AlderseyAcademic Background: Master of Social Work, University of Gondar Name: Tesfaye Tadele TebekieSupervisor: Dr. Heather AlderseyAcademic Background: Master of Science, Clinical Psychology, University of Gondar Name: João Rafael Santos Santana Advisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Speech and Language Disorders, Faculdade Dom Alberto, Brazil Name: Sintayehu Daba WamiSupervisor: Dr. Jordan MillerAcademic Background: Master of Public Health, University of GondarResearch Proposal Title: Development and pilot testing of an interprofessional rehabilitation program for people with chronic low back pain in Ethiopia Name: Sileshi Ayhualem WubuSupervisor: Dr. Kathleen NormanAcademic Background: Master of Science, Human Anatomy, University of GondarResearch Proposal Title: Seeking to achieve evidence-based use of imaging in low back pain care in Ethiopia through a theory-informed knowledge translation intervention. Name: Fikadu Ambaw Yehualashet Supervisor: Dr. Catherine DonnellyAcademic Background: Master of Public Health, University of GondarResearch Proposal Title: Feasibility of the Diabetes self-management Coaching program for individuals with type 2 diabetes in the Ethiopian primary Care setting: Mixed-methods feasibility randomized controlled trial Name: Muhammed Shahriar ZamanSupervisor: Dr. Sunita MathurAcademic Background: Master of Science in Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University Our Recent Alumni Below you will find our recent RHBS MSc and PhD alumni profiles. MSc Alumni Name: Julia DiMaioSupervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul Thesis Title: An Exploration of the 24-Hour Movement Patterns of Older Adults Living in Naturally-Occurring Retirement Communities Name: Chengying FengSupervisor: Dr. Mohammad AuaisThesis Title: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Exercise Interventions and Use of Exercise Principles to Reduce Fear of Falling in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Name: Miles Lambert Supervisor: Dr. Afolasade FakoladeThesis Title: Exploring Quality Participation in Rehabilitation Name: Shuangxi LiSupervisor: Dr. Beata BatorowiczThesis Title: Friends and Friendships: Exploring the Views of School-aged Children with Disabilities Name: Seyedehniloufar MalakoutiSupervisor: Dr. Dorothy KesslerThesis Title: A Qualitative Exploration of The Experiences of People with Multiple Sclerosis who Receive Occupational Performance Coaching Name: Mikhaila Merrell-McBride Supervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaulThesis Title: Clinician perspectives on integrating motor learning theory and principles into rehabilitation Name: Lauren RobertsSupervisor: Dr. Heidi CrammPosition at Graduation: PhD Student, Queen's University Thesis Title: How are families and friends being included in Rehabilitation Research and programs: An examination of current literature and the experiences of family members of Invictus Games' participants Name: Catherine RutledgeSupervisor: Dr. Kathleen NormanThesis Title: Exploring Characteristics of Patients with Acute Low Back Pain in Ontario Primary Care Settings Name: Anisia Wong Supervisor: Dr. Sandra FucileThesis Title: The Effect of a Story-Telling Attention-Refocusing Intervention on Parental Stress in Parents with Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit PhD Alumni Name: Dr. Molalign Adugna (Belay)Supervisor: Drs. Setareh Ghahari and Rosemary LysaghtDissertation Title: The Quest for Inclusion and Overcoming Stigma: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study with Children with Physical Disabilities in Ethiopia Name: Dr. Mulugeta Bayisa ChalaSupervisor: Dr. Jordan MillerPosition at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of TorontoDissertation Title: Building Foundations for Research on Self-Management for Chronic Low Back Pain in Ethiopia Name: Dr. Daphne Doak Supervisor: Dr. Mary Ann McCollDissertation Title: The Relationship Between Military Sexual Assault, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Participation Among Women Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces Name: Dr. Eshetu Haileselassie EngedaSupervisor: Dr. Nora FayedDissertation Title: Severe malaria-related disability among children in northwest Ethiopia Name: Dr. Navjit Gaurav Supervisors: Drs. Heather Aldersey & Beata BatorowiczDissertation Title: Community Schools in India: Design Sonsiderations to Improve Participation and Inclusion for Children with Physical Disabilities Name: Dr. Shannon HillSupervisor: Dr. Heidi CrammDissertation Title: Understanding and Supporting the School Transitions of Military-Connected Adolescents in Canada Name: Dr. Amanda MofinaSupervisor: Dr. Catherine DonnellyDissertation Title: Examining the Relationship Between Home Care Rehabilitation Therapy Services and Healthcare Utilization Among Those with Multimorbidity in Ontario, Canada Name: Dr. Samantha NoyekSupervisor: Drs. Nora Fayed and Claire DaviesPosition at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of Calgary Dissertation Title: Self-Expression, Conceptualization, And Recreated Experiences Of The Emotional Well-Being Of Children And Youth With Severe Motor And Communication Impairment Name: Dr. Jeanette ParsonsSupervisor: Dr. Mary Ann McCollPosition at Graduation: Director, Accessible Learning - Wilfred Laurier University Dissertation Title: Changing accommodations in transition: Students with disabilities and their experiences at university Name: Dr. Julie PetrinSupervisor: Dr. Marcia FinlaysonPosition at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of SaskatchewanDissertation Title: Healthcare access experiences and concerns of Canadians with multiple sclerosis Name: Dr. Kim RitchieSupervisor: Drs. Heidi Cramm & Alice AikenPosition at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - McMaster UniversityDissertation Title: Co-occurring Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Dementia in Veterans Living in Long-Term Care Name: Dr. Kyle VaderSupervisor: Dr. Jordan MillerPosition at Graduation: Student - Northern Ontario School of Medicine Dissertation Title: Understanding Team-Based primary care for the management of low back pain Name: Dr. Ashley WilliamsSupervisors: Drs. Heidi Cramm and Catherine DonnellyPosition at Graduation: Post-Doctoral Fellow - McMaster University Dissertation Title: From military to civilian primary care: A study of Veteran transition.