What profession did you enter into, and what would you consider to be your greatest joy about doing the work you do?
I am a Physiatrist (Specialist Doctor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation). I enjoy working with my large specialized multidisciplinary Amputee Rehabilitation and Prosthetic and Orthotic team members.
What led you to become involved with ISPO?
ISPO is a great society to connect with other clinicians and researchers. I enjoy the ISPO educational, research, and conference events.
What impact do you think ISPO has had on persons accessing assistive devices and rehabilitation services?
ISPO promotes high quality P&O care and advocates for individuals to access assistive devices. ISPO sets standards for P&O provision and recommends clinically relevant outcome measures to ensure P&O devices improve function and quality of life.
Are there any current professional projects that you are engaged in?
Digital Fabrication of P&O devices with 3D printing (FDM and Fusion Jet Printers)
Amputee Physiatrist, Prosthetic and Orthotic Clinics Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Developing new rehabilitation care pathways for limb loss patients
Researching how best to treat neuroma pain
Can you offer any advice to recent graduates and students in your chosen profession?
Choose a career where you enjoy the patient care and the team that you work with everyday.
What are your hobbies and activities outside of your professional life?
Newfoundland Dog Mom, Cycling and Swimming
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