Carol Kennedy passed away on March 14, 2023.
Carol was a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and joined UBC in 1996.
Carol Kennedy was an instructor in the Orthopaedic Division Manual Therapy Course System for 33 years, an Examiner since 1990, a Chief Examiner for 18 years, and Chair of that group for 9 years. Carol also instructed several specialty courses she developed on the cervical spine.
Carol became a Clinical Specialist in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy in 2012 and is also an assessor in that program. In 2015, Carol received the Golden Hands Award given to “an exceptional orthopaedic physiotherapist that exemplifies the commitment to our profession in manual therapy, education, mentorship and research”.
Carol Kennedy played a foundational role in developing and nurturing the UBC Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy (GCOMPT) within the UBC Department of Physical Therapy. Carol was the Lead Instructor and Coordinator for GCOMPT.
Carol is warmly remembered by the UBC Department of Physical Therapy for her contributions and kindness as an instructor, colleague and mentor.
“It is surreal to be receiving an award named after Carol, who has been instrumental in my professional development journey. I believe I speak for everyone in my cohort when I say that we are all better clinicians thanks to Carol’s guidance and wisdom. Winning this award would not have been possible without her, as well as the many instructors, mentors, and peers who supported and challenged me throughout this program. “
Cynthia Lau – Recipient of the Carol Kennedy Scholarship for the GCOMPT program