/spgh/taxonomy/term/43/all en /spgh/article/student-initiative-confronts-vaccine-hesitancy-montreals-most-diverse-borough <p>Home to nearly 34,000 residents who speak 60 languages, Parc Extension is one of the brightest threads in Montreal’s vibrant cultural tapestry. But in a neighbourhood where two out of three residents are immigrants or refugees, linguistic and cultural barriers play a significant role in perpetuating health inequities. When Æ»¹ûÒùÔº EBOH student Tammy Bui observed low vaccination rates in communities like Parc Extension, she resolved to work toward a solution.</p> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 22:27:44 +0000 Eliana Chow 914 at /spgh /spgh/article/fall-convocation-2021-meet-grads <p>Here, we meet a few of them and hear about what they loved about studying at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº, what they’ll remember about their time here – and what’s in store for them after graduation.</p> <h2>Edgar Ortiz-Brizuela</h2> <p><strong>Degree:</strong> MSc in Epidemiology<br /> <strong>Hometown</strong>: Mexico City</p> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:23:13 +0000 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Health e-News Staff 1108 at /spgh /spgh/channels/news/northwest-bc-medical-student-receiving-global-health-scholar-award-mcgill-toronto-star-september-21-333672 <p>Allyson Kis, a medical student and member of the 2021 Global Health Scholars Program managed by the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Global Health Programs, was interviewed by the <em>Toronto Star.</em></p> <p style="margin-left:40px">"Terrace-raised Allyson Kis is a medical student at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº who was recently awarded the Dr. Margaret Siber Global Health Scholar Award.</p> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:22:12 +0000 stephanie.laroche-pierre@mcgill.ca 957 at /spgh /spgh/article/epidemiology-phd-candidate-emmalin-buajitti-among-mcgills-newest-cohort-vanier-scholars <p>On July 15, the Federal government announced the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2021/07/government-of-canada-invests-in-the-next-generation-of-world-class-scientists.html">2021-2022 recipients of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships</a>. Canada’s most prestigious awards for doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, these awards support the next generation of research leaders, spanning the health sciences, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities.</p> Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:32:27 +0000 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Reporter Staff 893 at /spgh /spgh/article/charles-r-drew-graduate-fellowships-launched <p>Today’s launch of the Charles R. Drew Graduate Fellowships was a celebration of both the past and future.</p> Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:17:02 +0000 Neale McDevitt, Editor, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Reporter 873 at /spgh /spgh/article/mccall-macbain-scholars-announces-inaugural-cohort <p>This Fall, the 20 scholars, including three members of the SPGH community, will begin their fully funded master’s or professional degrees at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº, while connecting with mentors and participating in an intensive leadership development program.</p> <p><a href="https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/bio/amanda-sears/">Amanda Sears</a> and <a href="https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/bio/tyler-paetkau/">Tyler Paetkau</a> will begin a MA, Philosophy (Bioethics) and <a href="https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/bio/josh-swain/">Josh Swain</a> will start an MSc in Public Health.</p> Tue, 24 Aug 2021 21:48:27 +0000 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Reporter Staff 870 at /spgh