Fall Graduation 2020

Congratulations to the UBC Department of Physical Therapy Class of 2020.

This week was an important one for the Department with the graduation of the MPT class of 2020. Following a virtual UBC convocation on Wednesday, the Department held its reception for the graduates on Thursday. This year’s ceremonies were unique in that they were held via Zoom. A big thank you to everyone who spoke at the ceremony, including:

Sue Murphy, Department Head

Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia

Dr. Dermot Kelleher, Dean

Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

Alex Scott, President

Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia

Susan Paul, Manager, Professional Practice

College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia

Courtney Cousineau, Associate Director, Alumni Engagement

Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

Elizabeth MacRitchie, UBC Alumna

BSc (Rehab) 1970

Natalie Grant, Assistant Professor of Teaching

Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia

Sarah Domes, MPT Student 2018-2020

Master of Physical Therapy Graduating Class of 2020

 

Huge congratulations to all our grads who have succeeded in completing the demanding 26 months in the MPT program despite delays and changes caused by the pandemic. We wish them all the very best as they start their exciting new careers!


Two graduating students have been recently profiled; read more about MPT students Karissa Polsom and Eric Bennett.