News
» Go to news mainConvocation Q&A: Carolyn Crane
To celebrate fall聽Convocation聽2019, we chatted with some graduating students about their experience at Dal and plans for the future. Today, we鈥檙e catching up with聽MSc Physiotherapy grad Carolyn Crane.
What鈥檚 the most exciting thing about graduating?
The most exciting part about graduating is entering the profession. After studying for two years, it is very rewarding to put the skills and information I've learned into practice. 聽
What will you miss the most about Dal?聽
I will miss my Physiotherapy School family and the city of Halifax. As physio students, we got very comfortable practicing on each other from the very first week of School, so we are a pretty tight-knit group. I loved my time in the School and in Halifax, and can't wait for graduation to be back again!
Did you have any particular moments of inspiration while you were here that may have impacted your studies or future career plans?
I think there were many 'lightbulb moments' during my time in the School of Physiotherapy, but I think the biggest one for me was on my Neuro placement, when I overheard one of my stroke patients called me "his physio" to his nursing staff. As a student, it made me feel like I was doing a good job and that I had picked the right career. 聽
Who or what influenced you the most during your studies?
I think the clinical education influenced me most during my studies. When I began in the School of Physiotherapy, I thought I wanted to work in a private clinic or with athletes, but as I entered my first placement in acute care, I knew the hospital was the place for me! The patient encounters also really helped solidify what I had learned at school, and made me realize a passion for this career. 聽
What鈥檚 next for you? 聽
I have started work at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, PEI, on the rehabilitation unit. I am currently working mainly with amputees, but also individuals recovering from brain injuries and musculoskeletal surgeries.
Recent News
- Master of Health Administration grad continuing cancer research in PhD in Health program
- SWAB鈥慠x study aims to expand sexual health services in pharmacies
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy grad passionate about sustainability in health鈥慶are
- MSc (Rehabilitation Research) grad explores passion for science communication
- The science of winning: Dal Health professor guides Canada鈥檚 Olympic athletes to peak mental performance
- Respiratory Therapy grad makes impact in field, cultivates her joy in healthcare during undergraduate education
- Healthcare鈥檚 unsung heroes: Recognizing and celebrating the importance of clinical instructors
- Master of Health Administration grad explores passion for health care and technological advancement