Celebrating the achievements of faculty and clinical faculty

June 9, 2022

Promotion awards at the May 2022 Academic Gown Ceremony

Several members of the UBC Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy faculty and clinical faculty were recognized at the formal, in-person 2022 Faculty of Medicine Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony on May 25.

Dr. Sue Forwell, Department Head, gave opening remarks on behalf of the Department, and Dr. Roger Wong, Vice Dean (Education) in the Faculty of Medicine, had the honour of presenting the awards in symbolic recognition of each promotion.

A huge congratulations to:

Liisa Holsti, promoted to Professor

Liisa Holsti receives her promotion to Professor from Department Head Sue Forwell and Acting Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Roger Wong

Michael Lee, promoted to Professor of Teaching

Michael Lee receiving his promotion from Acting Dean of Faculty Roger Wong at the May 2022 Academic Gown event

Patti Erlendson, promoted to Clinical Professor

Patti Erlendson receives her promotion from Sue Forwell and Acting Dean of Faculty Roger Wong at the May 2022 Academic Gown event

Jillian Rihela, recognized as Clinical Associate Professor Emerita

Jillian Rihela receives her promotion from Acting Dean of the Faculty Roger Wong at the May 2022 Academic Gown event

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