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Graduation 2021

This fall, students graduate from a wide range of Faculty of Medicine programs.

Meet the Class of 2021

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Michele Mariko Garceau

By grahamdo | November 12, 2021

Hometown: Vancouver, B.C.
Program: Master of Occupational Therapy
What attracted you to your field?

From the moment I discovered the profession of Occupational Therapy during the second year of my undergraduate degree, I knew this field was for me. I’ve always wanted to be in a field where science, and evidence-based practice meets compassion and connection to clients and Occupational Therapy is just that. I loved that this profession seeks to uplift all human beings, regardless of age, race, gender or disability, and assist them in living a meaningful, engaging life.

What is your favourite moment from your time at UBC?

I hold many cherished memories from my time at UBC, however if I had to pick one, my favourite moment from my time at UBC would have to be when our class worked on our hand therapy module together in the OT department at UBC Hospital. It was one of the last modules we got to finish in-person before the pandemic hit in 2020 and all our courses moved online temporarily. We all had so much fun learning how to make several different hand splints together and it was so nice to see our skills improve as we got to play around with the materials and fabrics more.

What is one piece of advice you have for students entering your program?

If I could go back in time and tell myself one thing before starting the program, it would be to enjoy every moment and not get too hung up over grades and performance. Everyone in the program, including all of our faculty, was so supportive and strived to ensure all students succeeded. Focus on learning and incorporating your learning into fieldwork practicums and everything else will fall into place!

What’s next for you?

I recently started working at Vancouver General Hospital in a casual Occupational Therapy position, meaning I work all over the hospital covering other Occupational Therapists’ sick days or vacations. It is a great starting point for me as I get to experience working on various units and working with different client populations. From this position, I hope to gain a better sense of which patient populations or areas of Occupational Therapy I most enjoy working in so I can transition into a more focused role.

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