Faculty of Health Sciences - Western University

Become a leader in sport and exercise medicine! 📢📢📢 Learn directly from a team of experts who work and conduct research in sport and exercise medicine. Offered in partnership with Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic and Western University's School of Physical Therapy, this one-year master's program provides specialized training designed to help you expand your skills, while receiving hands-on clinical mentorship. Hear from one of our graduates who has taken their career to the next level: “The Advanced Health Care Practice - Sport and Exercise Medicine program at Western is designed so that you’re in a mixed cohort of PTs and physicians…I had the privilege of learning from some brilliant physicians, some of whom practice in the emergency department.” You can read Andrew's full story here: https://lnkd.in/dWW9c2Pa To discover how this program can transform your career, join our virtual information session on Tuesday, October 28th at 8PM EST to learn more. Register today: https://lnkd.in/dQPuzXKK

Celebrating our Faculty of Health Sciences - Western University graduates at Fall Convocation. Fantastic to spend some time with colleagues and congratulate our grads on this milestone!

A huge congratulations to all our autumn graduates from the Faculty of Health Sciences who attended convocation yesterday!   What an incredible accomplishment, marking years of dedication, resilience, and hard work. 🎓✨   A heartfelt thank you to our faculty, staff, and supporters who continue to guide and empower the next generation of health professionals. And to our graduates - as you move forward into new chapters and careers, we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make! 💜   📷: Following convocation, the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders came together for a special Awards Celebration to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students and faculty. From academic excellence and clinical performance to leadership and community engagement, it was inspiring to see the passion and commitment that define our school.

We're all in on optimizing health for all!   The Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to being a leader in this new era of health care. At a time when innovation is driven by collaboration across disciplines, we’re advancing bold ideas that span the entire health spectrum. Across 7 schools in the health sciences, our faculty is redefining what interdisciplinary research means for the future of health.   From foundational research, frontline care, health policy, and more, our students are preparing to tackle the challenges of tomorrow, and create stronger and smarter health systems.   With your support, we can accelerate breakthroughs that improve lives, in Canada and beyond. #AllInWesternU   To learn more visit: https://lnkd.in/djgxzBdf

One of my favourite days of the year. Getting ready to participate in the Faculty of Health Sciences convocation.

If you’re part of the Faculty of Health Sciences, we want to hear from you! The Faculty of Health Sciences has begun its strategic planning process to guide our priorities, goals, and activities for the next five years and beyond, and we want your input. If you’re a student, faculty or staff member in the Faculty of Health Sciences, we want to hear your ideas for the future. In only 10 minutes, you can provide your input through our FHS Strategic Planning Survey. Your input will help us identify opportunities to enhance the student experience, advance innovative teaching, and strengthen our connection to the health system and community. The survey is open until Oct 24th. Let us know your ideas today at https://lnkd.in/dKRCRwjv

“Being part of this exhibition allowed us to engage with different cultures from all around the world, such as seeing Mongolian throat singing, trying dates from Saudi Arabia, drinking tea from South Korea, and learning about the variety of uses of cacao from Venezuela.” Moriah Mallick, Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition student, recently represented Western University on the world stage, joining Assistant Professor Dr. Peggy O’Neil from the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Rome, Italy. Together, they participated in the world’s very first From Seeds to Foods exhibition, hosted in celebration of the FAO’s 80th anniversary. Western University was featured in the North America Pavilion, contributing to regional themes of heritage and sustainability in food systems. This global event brought together institutions across six continents, with each pavilion highlighting not only scientific research but also the cultural richness of food traditions across the globe. O’Neil reflected on the broader mission of the FAO to achieve food security for all through high-quality nutrition: “We’re going to feed the world and bring peace to humanity.” Western’s participation reinforces its role in advancing global conversations on food, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture, and the importance of student-faculty collaboration in international settings. We’re so proud to showcase the incredible advancements happening within our Faculty! 📸 [Photos: Moriah Mallick and Dr. Peggy O’Neil at the exhibition in Rome]

We’re excited to celebrate Dr. Carrie Anne Marshall on her recent appointment as an Advancing Western University Research Chair in Homelessness Prevention and Mental Health Equity.   This 5-year appointment recognizes Dr. Marshall’s impactful research on the intersection of poverty, mental health, and homelessness, with a focus on helping individuals living with mental illness not just find housing, but thrive. Her work brings together lived experience, service providers, and policymakers to develop and evaluate strategies that prevent homelessness in Canada and beyond.   As an Associate Professor in the School of Occupational Therapy, and Director of the Social Justice in Mental Health Research Lab, Dr. Marshall continues to lead innovative, community-engaged research that is making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.   The Western Research Chairs program was introduced to support innovation, leadership and collaboration in high-impact research, and we’re proud to see Dr. Marshall driving such important work forward.   Please join us in congratulating Dr. Marshall on this incredible achievement - we’re so proud to support and celebrate the impact she’s making. 👏 To learn more about her work, visit our site at https://lnkd.in/gyEz9JjG

This morning, we were proud to welcome leading researchers, practitioners, and students from across Canada to the pre-conference of CSEP 2025 - right here at Western University.   Day 1 brought powerful insights into Health Behaviours in Pregnancy and Childhood, setting the tone for a conference rooted in innovation, collaboration, and excellence in exercise science and health research. It’s been incredibly inspiring to see our campus come alive with ideas and conversations that will shape the future of human health and performance. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to kick off this exciting event. 📸 Swipe through some highlights from Day 1…

Interested in a career in Rehabilitation Sciences? Join us for Professional Program Preview Day on Friday, October 17th, 2025! This virtual open house is perfect for students exploring careers in: 🧩 Occupational Therapy 👂 Audiology 🗣️ Speech-Language Pathology What you can expect: • Insights from School Directors, faculty members, and admissions staff • Advice from a student panel • A comprehensive Q&A session to answer all your questions 📍 Zoom 📅 Friday, October 17th, 2025 🕒 Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at 10:00AM EST Occupational Therapy at 11:30AM EST Register today! https://lnkd.in/gGCRMJtd