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Our MSc Students

Below you will find our RHBS MSc student profiles.

Current MSc Students

	Name: Tina Armstrong Advisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm Academic Background: Bachelor of Social Work, University of Manitoba
	Name: Julia DiMaio Advisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul Academic Background: Honours Bachelor of Science, Specialization in Kinesiology, Queen’s University
	Name: Hana Hadley Advisor: Dr. Setareh Ghahari Academic Background: Honours Bachelor of Science, University of Waterloo
	Name: Miles Lambert Advisor: Dr. Afolasade Fakolade Academic Background: Honours Bachelor of Science, School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen’s University
	Name: Rachel Pham Advisor: Dr. Mary Ann McColl Academic Background: Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology, University of Toronto
	Name: Melissa Richardson Advisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm Academic Background: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences, Queen’s University
	Name: João Rafael Santos Santana Advisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Bachelor in Speech and Language Pathology, Federal University of Sergipe, Brazil
	Name: Anju Sapkota Advisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul Academic Background: Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Sikkim Manipal University, India
	Name: Anisia Wong Advisor: Dr. Sandra Fucile Academic Background: Bachelor of Arts, University of British Columbia

Our PhD Students

Below you will find our RHBS PhD student profiles.

Current PhD Students (A-D)

	Name: Biniyam Abebaw Abebe Supervisor: Drs. Nicole Bobbette & Catherine Donnelly Academic Background: Master of Arts, Sociology, Addis Ababa University
	Name: Abey Bekele Abebe Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller Academic Background: Master of Science, Physiotherapy, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Understanding and Advancing Communication Between People Living with Chronic Pain and Their Healthcare Providers in Ethiopia
	Name: Ansha Ahmed Supervisor: Dr. Marcia Finlayson Academic Background: Master of Science, Ergonomics, Loughborough University Research Proposal Title: The Return to Work Trajectories and Outcomes of Traumatic Injury Survivors in Ethiopia
	Name: Ashwaq Alqahtani Supervisor: Dr. Afolasade Fakolade Academic Background: Master of Science, Rehabilitation Science, Concordia University Wisconsin
	Name: Hiwot Andualem Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Master of Social Work, Adis Ababa University
	Name: Bilen Araya Supervisor: Drs. Heather Aldersey & Maria Velez Academic Background: Masters of Clinical Midwifery, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: The experience of infertility and potential rehabilitation opportunities in the Ethiopian context
	Name: Adhanom Gebreegziabher Baraki Supervisor: Dr. Catherine Donnelly Academic Background: Master of Science, Epidemiology, University of Gondar
	Name: Kalkidan Nigussie Chala Supervisor: Dr. Nora Fayed Academic Background: Master of Science, Physical Therapy, University of Gondar
	Name: Tibeb Debele Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Science, Clinical Midwifery, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Beyond Repair: A grounded theory of social inclusion of women after obstetric fistula surgical treatment in Ethiopia.
	Name: Solomon Fasika Demissie Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller Academic Background: Master of Science, Physical Therapy, University of Gondar
	Name: Daphne Doak Supervisor: Dr. Mary Ann McColl Research Proposal Title: Long-Term Effects of Military Sexual Assault on Participation and the Mitigating Role of Self-Efficacy and Social Support Among CAF, Regular Force, Women Veterans

Current PhD Students (E-M)

	Name: Paulina Finak Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Science, Speech Language Pathology, Laurentian University Research 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: Navjit Gaurav Supervisor: Drs. Heather Aldersey & Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Arts, Social Work, Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai Research Proposal Title: Community schools in India: Design considerations to improve inclusion for children with physical disabilities.
	Name: Shannon Hill Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm Academic Background: Research Proposal Title: Understanding and Supporting the School Transition Experiences of Military-Connected Adolescents in Ontario
	Name: Rahwa Youssuf Husen Supervisor: Dr. Janet Jull Academic Background: Master of Arts, Journalism and Communication, Adis Ababa University
	Name: Selamawit Kassa Supervisor: Dr. Setareh Ghahari Academic Background: Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, Addis Ababa University Research Proposal Title: Exploring Schizophrenia Recovery and Recovery-Oriented Practice in Ethiopia.
	Name: Stephanie Lackey Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, Queen’s University
	Name: Jonathan Lommen Supervisor: Drs. Olga Bougie and Timothy Bryant Academic Background: Master of Science, Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa
	Name: Olivia Manning Supervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul Academic Background: Masters of Science, Physical Therapy, Queen’s University Research 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 McEachern Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Science, Communication Disorders, Auburn University
	Name: Aleminew Abebe Mekonen Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Master of Social Work, Adis Ababa University
	Name: Dawit Gebeyehu Mekonen Supervisor: Dr. Erna Snelgrove-Clarke Academic Background: Master of Science, Clinical Midwifery, University of Gondar Research 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 Melak Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Science, Applied Human Nutrition, University of Gondar
	Name: Asmamaw Adugna Mersha Supervisor: Dr. Afolasade Fakolade Academic Background: Master of Public Health, Health Promotion and Communication, University of Gondar

Current PhD Students (N-Z)

	Name: Caitlin Piccone Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Master of Public Health, Queen’s University
	Name: Katherine Poser Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller Academic Background: Masters of Nursing, Athabasca University Research Proposal Title: Understanding the Experience of Providing or Receiving Post-operative Pain Management for People on Opioid Agonist Therapy
	Name: Rachel Richmond Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm Academic Background: Master of Arts, Applied Health Science, Brock University Research Proposal Title: Organizational Readiness for Familial Inclusion in Public Safety Sectors
	Name: Lauren Roberts Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm Academic Background: Master of Science, Rehabilitation Science, Queen’s University
	Name: Getachew Gebeyaw Tadese Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Master of Social Work, University of Gondar
	Name: Tesfaye Tadele Tebekie Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Master of Science, Clinical Psychology, University of Gondar
	Name: Sintayehu Daba Wami Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller Academic Background: Master of Public Health, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Development and pilot testing of an interprofessional rehabilitation program for people with chronic low back pain in Ethiopia
	Name: Sileshi Ayhualem Wubu Supervisor: Dr. Kathleen Norman Academic Background: Master of Science, Human Anatomy, University of Gondar
	Name: Fikadu Ambaw Yehualashet Supervisor: Dr. Catherine Donnelly Academic Background: Master of Public Health, University of Gondar

Our Recent Alumni

Below you will find our recent RHBS MSc and PhD alumni profiles.

MSc Alumni

	Name: Chengying Feng Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Auais Thesis 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: Shuangxi Li Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Thesis Title: Friends and Friendships: Exploring the Views of School-aged Children with Disabilities
	Name: Seyedehniloufar Malakouti Supervisor: Dr. Dorothy Kessler Thesis Title: A Qualitative Exploration of The Experiences of People with Multiple Sclerosis who Receive Occupational Performance Coaching
	Name: Mikhaila Merrell-McBride Supervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul Thesis Title: Clinician perspectives on integrating motor learning theory and principles into rehabilitation
	Name: Lauren Roberts Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm Position 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 Rutledge Supervisor: Dr. Kathleen Norman Thesis Title: Exploring Characteristics of Patients with Acute Low Back Pain in Ontario Primary Care Settings

PhD Alumni

	Name: Dr. Molalign Adugna (Belay) Supervisor: Drs. Setareh Ghahari and Rosemary Lysaght Dissertation Title: The Quest for Inclusion and Overcoming Stigma: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study with Children with Physical Disabilities in Ethiopia
	Name: Dr. Mulugeta Bayisa Chala Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller Position at graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of Toronto Dissertation Title: Building Foundations for Research on Self-Management for Chronic Low Back Pain in Ethiopia
	Name: Dr. Eshetu Haileselassie Engeda Supervisor: Dr. Nora Fayed Dissertation Title: Severe malaria-related disability among children in northwest Ethiopia
	Name: Dr. Amanda Mofina Supervisor: Dr. Catherine Donnelly Dissertation Title: Examining the Relationship Between Home Care Rehabilitation Therapy Services and Healthcare Utilization Among Those with Multimorbidity in Ontario, Canada
	Name: Dr. Samantha Noyek Supervisor: Drs. Nora Fayed and Claire Davies Position 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 Parsons Supervisor: Dr. Mary Ann McColl Position 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 Petrin Supervisor: Dr. Marcia Finlayson Position at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of Saskatchewan Dissertation Title: Healthcare access experiences and concerns of Canadians with multiple sclerosis
	Name: Dr. Kim Ritchie Supervisor: Drs. Heidi Cramm & Alice Aiken Position at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - McMaster University Dissertation Title: Co-occurring Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Dementia in Veterans Living in Long-Term Care
	Name: Dr. Kyle Vader Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller Position 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 Williams Supervisor: Drs. Heidi Cramm and Catherine Donnelly Position at Graduation: Post-Doctoral Fellow - McMaster University Dissertation Title: From military to civilian primary care: A study of Veteran transition.