Rehab Testimonials
Chloé Bureau
Hello everyone! My name is Chloé, and I completed my placement at Lake of the Woods District Hospital as a speech and language pathology student. My experience with NOSM U was truly amazing! From quick and supportive virtual communication to hands-on, in-person assistance, the entire team made sure I felt prepared and supported every step of the way—before, during, and after my placement. Relocating from Sudbury to Kenora could have been overwhelming, but staying in student housing provided by NOSM U made the transition smooth and comfortable. I received all the essential information about the apartment ahead of time, and I really a...
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Meriem El Attar, Laurentian University
My clinical placement, completed through NOSM University (NOSM U), marked the culmination of my academic journey in speech-language pathology. It was an incredibly rewarding and enriching experience. From start to finish, the support, organization, and supervision I received were truly outstanding. My clinical experience at the Timmins and District Hospital was incredibly diverse, providing numerous opportunities to apply my knowledge in a hospital setting. I had the opportunity to work with patients across various departments, including acute care, rehabilitation, and the stroke unit. This was made possible thanks to the guidance and m...
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Delaney Ringer (McMaster University, OT)
My name is Delaney Ringer, and I am a first-year Occupational Therapy student at McMaster University. I completed my placement in the Outpatient Neurology Rehabilitation Day Program at St. Joseph’s Care Group in Thunder Bay from March 17th to May 9th, 2025. Growing up in a small town has given me a passion for addressing health care gaps experienced by remote, rural, and underserved communities. Therefore, I decided to do a placement through NOSM U to gain the hands-on experience and knowledge to address these gaps in my future practice. I also felt learning more about how to deliver culturally safe care was crucial to becoming the ki...
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