2022 Nominees & Winners

Commitment to Clinical Education

Winner – Mallory Kent & Justine Slewidge – THRIVE Child Development Centre 

Mallory and Justine are very deserving of the Commitment to Clinical Education award because they carry very full clinical caseloads and time sensitive projects but always agreeable to support clinical education. These preceptors provided opportunities for their student to learn and develop general pediatric skills and speciality skills such as feeding and self-regulation approaches. Mallory and Justine also adapted their schedules so the learner had exposure to both in person and virtual learning opportunities. These preceptors strongly advocated for their student to attend future education sessions that will be offered through THRIVE.

Nominees: 

• Mallory Kent & Justine Slewidge
• Kate Skeggs
• Laurie MacDonald
• Jane Horiguchi
• Lucie Fecteau
• Julie Mahoney
• Valerie Beauchamp
• Kailee Butchereit
• Lisa Sawatsky
• Heather Lees

Innovative Preceptor Award

Winner – Daniel Molke – Health Sciences North (CAMHP)

Daniel is committed to interprofessional collaboration, academic scholarly activities, and providing a unique and innovative placement experience as the acting manager of the Child and Adolescents Acute Mental Health Unit at Health Sciences North. This placement was truly innovative as there was no active OT on the floor. Daniel provided opportunity for the student to consider  the role of OT in acute mental health through research and advocacy. With a strong grasp on the OT competencies and the student placement process, Daniel fosters a supportive and warm environment to challenge the student to meet all learning objectives using various strategies.

Nominees:

• Daniel Molke
• Amy Brissette
• Christina Boullard
• Monique Haddow

Interprofessional Collaborator

Winner for RS Program – Caitlin Roosenboom – Formerly at West Parry Sound Health Centre

Caitlin provides a great learning experience and is looked up to by all members of the care team she works on, including the MRPs (most responsible physicians). She is a natural leader and those who work with her can count on her for advice and as a resource. She also is a mentor for a newly hired OTs. She strives to improve patient care and has been working to organize and implement an interprofessional wound care team at West Parry Sound Health Centre.

Nominees:

• Caitlin Roosenboom
• Karim Suleman
• Vicki Dupont
• Jordan Bonham

Northern Ambassador

Winner – Erica Ogilvie – Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre

Erica puts in a lot of time and effort to create a welcoming and supportive environment for student learners arriving in Northwestern Ontario. Erica ensured that her student felt prepared and confident for placement in Sioux Lookout by being a valuable resource leading up to and during placement. Erica ensured that her student fully experienced Sioux Lookout and the surrounding area (as much as possible given COVID-19 restrictions). Erica highlights her community to its fullest potential and genuinely loves showing students how amazing her community is.

Nominees:

• Erica Ogilvie
• Kelly Grand
• Amy Forget
• Stephanie Garrett

Commitment to Clinical Education

Winner – Andre Riopel – Back in Motion Physiotherapy 

Andre has demonstrated consistency over the years with educating students and allowing for numerous unique opportunities while maintaining a high level of care and emphasis on self-efficacy. He creates a welcoming environment to each and every staff member to create a successful, efficient and effective practice. As one learner stated, “The passion and level of care demonstrated with each and every patient is not only inspiring but something that I look forward to striving for in the future!”

Nominees:

• Andre Riopel
• Shannon McLeod
• Phil Lachance
• Lauren Ward
• Derek Weiss
• Jordan Bonham
• Vanessa Kroeker
• Julie Lo
• Joebi Tanamal
• John Power

Innovative Preceptor Award

Winner – Adam Blando – Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

Adam Blando first experienced clinical education in the north as a learner in 2015, when he completed 2 placements in the city of Thunder Bay.  He is now paying that knowledge and experience forward as an eager and inventive clinical teacher who engages his learners in novel ways and as his future peers.  Adam is indisputably an innovative preceptor.

Nominees:

• Adam Blando
• John Power

Northern Ambassador

Winner – Nicole Wooden – Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre

Nicole Wooden is a very experienced Physiotherapy preceptor who is not only a passionate teacher but is also passionate about her community. She consistently ensures that all her learners are exposed to and integrated into the rich cultural, environmental and educational opportunities that exist in her beautiful home of Sioux Lookout. She is truly an ambassador for the north!

Nominees:

• Nicole Wooden
• Emily Dawes
• John Power
• Katrina Radasso
• James Neale

Academic Excellence

Winner – Natalie St-Denis – Physio Solutions

Fundamentally, Natalie is a scholarly practitioner. She uses evidence-based practice and encourages students to do the same by providing research, discussion, and videos. She is an excellent teacher who fosters an environment that allows for questions, discussions, and practice. Students describe coming out of placement with Natalie feeling they have a lifelong mentor and a desire to become a health care provider in Northern Ontario.

Nominee:

• Natalie St-Denis

Commitment to Clinical Education

Winner – Susan Redmann Brodeur – St. Joseph’s Care Group

Susan contributes greatly to clinical education and takes learners frequently, even during the pandemic when offering a placement opportunity came with challenges. She goes above and beyond to provide a learning experience that is meaningful and valuable for her learners, which was highlighted when she personally advocated for a learner’s short placement to be extended in order to help improve this learner’s clinical skills and confidence. The extended opportunity allowed this learner to enhance her skills and feel more competent as a clinician.

Nominees:

• Susan Redmann Brodeur
• Rachel Pessah
• Lori Ivey
• Lori Spicer
• Claire Beckett
• Tami Ross
• Martha McClelland
• Joelle Katona

Innovative Preceptor Award

Winner – Kate Clower – Chad Clower SLP PRofessional Corporation

Kate was nominated for her ability to provide unique and innovative opportunities during placement when faced with service delivery challenges due to the pandemic. Kate was required to think outside the box in order to ensure her learner had a successful placement during a time when providing services in a typical fashion was not always possible. Her innovation and willingness to go out of her way to do things differently, and ensure her learner was meeting her learning goals, highlights her passion for providing valuable, unique and meaningful experiences for both her learners and clients.

Nominee:

• Kate Clower

Northern Ambassador

Winner – Jean Gregoire-Roveda – Sudbury Audiology Hearing Clinic

Jean-Gregoire was nominated for being such a great role model to learners on client centered practice.  Jean was noted for his tireless commitment to his clients,  providing services in both urban and rural settings at the clinic, client homes, and long-term care facilities.  Jean’s rapport and compassion for his clients is genuine and  beyond comparison.

Nominees: 

• Jean Gregoire-Roveda
• Andrea Boyd