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2023 Speech-Language Pathology
University of Toronto Alumni Association Newsletter
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Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice
First year SLP student Sylvia Ramorasata explores Neurodiversity-affirming healthcare practice with Maddy Dever, Dr. Melanie Penner and Dr. Amanda Binns.
Hello UofT SLP alumni! We are the Year 1 class of 2023-2024 and are proud to have a record number of 69 students. It is exciting to be part of such a large, dynamic group that represents several provinces, many language backgrounds, and diverse academic backgrounds.
We’re back (in-person) and better than ever! Over the past year, we SLP (speech-language pathologist)-to-be’s have weathered through academic units and placements that have challenged us to grow as clinicians.
Year 2 student Jerome shares his placement experiences in Parry Sound.
Research Corner
UofT is famous for its world-class research. In this edition of Research Corner, we introduce the research of professors Dr. Karla Washington and Dr. Tina Simic and PhD candidate Emily Wood.
We would like to introduce PhD candidate Emily Wood and her research in the Bilingual and Multilingual Development (BAM!) Lab at the University of Toronto .
We would like to introduce Dr. Karla Washington, a new faculty member, and her exciting research in child language.
We would like to introduce new faculty member Dr. Tina Simic and her research in communication impairments.
Dr. Rupal Patel
Our winner this year is someone who has made outstanding contributions to the field of SLP.
The 2023 winner of the Distinguished Service Award is Dr. Rupal Patel, who has excelled in academic and clinical services through her work teaching and advancing the field of speech-language pathology via innovative technological developments.
Know someone deserving of a Distinguished Service Award? Consider nominating your peers!
For more information about this award please visit: http://www.slp.utoronto.ca/alumni/alumni-association/
Impact on Programs, Patients & Health Professionals
Learn about the hybrid JF Walker Lecture which took place June 9th.
Private Practice Interviews
Ever wondered what it was like to run or work in a private practice?
We interviewed UofT SLP Alumna Tali Kellerstein who founded a successful private practice, the Speak Boutique, and Alumna Jordan Barberio, an independent contractor who works at Toronto Children’s Treatment Centre.
Department of Speech-Language Pathology receives full accreditation
On March 16, 2023, following a review in the last week of November by two reviewers, the Department of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) received a full accreditation for a total of 7 years from the Council for Accreditation of Canadian Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CACUP-ASLP). The report of the reviewers was very positive, acknowledging several innovations. One of the innovations that was introduced this year is a new course called Integrating Client, Practitioner and Research Knowledge in Practice that will run with several modules and activities throughout the 2-year curriculum led by a team of expert instructors. Overall, we are delighted with this recognition of the quality of our program and our ability to meet the high standards of our profession. We look forward to continuing with improvements to our program in the coming years as we stay ahead of an ever-changing landscape in SLP education and health care.
Yes! I would like to support the Speech-Language Pathology Alumni Association at the University of Toronto.
The Speech-Language Pathology Alumni Association is constantly striving to improve student life at the Graduate Department of Speech-Language Pathology, University of Toronto. Your financial assistance is invaluable in helping us reach our goals.
If you wish to participate in improving the student experience you can do so by contacting:
Donations Management
J. Robert S. Prichard Alumni House
21 King’s College Circle, Toronto, ON M5S 3J3
1-800-463-6048 1-416-978-0811
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The S-LP Alumni Association welcomes new members. If interested, please contact slp.alumni@utoronto.ca to learn how you can get involved.