By: Alessia Apa | 4 min read
Alessia’s co-op journey dives deep into Alzheimer’s research, making a real impact in neuroscience research.
Rawan Miznazi (she/her) is a fourth-year Health Sciences student in the Faculty of Health. Rawan shares her experiences at BioPed and Trexo Robotics, where she worked hands-on with patients. Her time at Trexo Robotics sparked a passion for research into the social and cognitive impacts of assistive robotic devices on children, leading her to pursue an undergraduate thesis in the field.
Hamisha Ramesh | 4 min read
Hamisha Ramesh (she/her) is a fourth-year Health Sciences student. In her blog, Hamisha discusses the benefits that accompany diversifying her co-op job experiences, advice for learning new tasks on the job and expanding her network through meaningful interactions.
By: Alison Chase | 3 min read
Himani Patel (she/her) is a third-year student in Health Sciences. She shares her journey of working with patients and discovering her future career path through her co-op experience.
By: Alison Chase | 4 min read
Carolina Meyhofer Pedroso (she/her) is a third-year Health Science student with a pre-clinical specialization and a minor in medical physiology. She discusses her experiences finding co-op and positively impacting patient care.
Sarah Larochelle (she/her), a fourth-year Honours Kinesiology student with a Medical Physiology Minor, is the Faculty of Health Co-op Student of the Year! Her dedication to patient care and clinic efficiency at PhysioMira Physiotherapy earned her this distinction.
By: Celeena George | 3 min read
Celeena George (she/her) is a fifth-year Health Sciences co-op student who is graduating in the class of 2025. In her blog, Celeena discusses the variety of co-op positions she has held and her future aspirations.
By: Sara Gatti | 3 min read
Sara Gatti (she/her) is a third-year Health Sciences student. She talks about learning to adapt and finding confidence during her co-op experience. Sara also shares her advice for students balancing work, school and extracurriculars while gaining hands-on industry experience.
By: Feyza Tunc | 3 min read
Feyza Tunc (she/her) is a third-year Health Sciences student who shares her insights from working in occupational health and safety at Markham Stouffville Hospital. She highlights her experience organizing mask fittings, creating physical demands analysis (PDA) reports and shadowing doctors during orthopedic and laparoscopic surgeries.
By: Lauren Ballard | 4.5 min read
Megan MacGregor (she/her) is a third-year Health Sciences student. She discusses her role at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and gives advice on asking your co-op supervisors for help when you’ve hit a roadblock.