On June 3, 2014, 97 students from the Medical Radiation Sciences program received their Bachelors degrees. UT DRO hosted a pre-convocation awards ceremony in Hart House where several students received awards. Friends and family also attended this ceremony to celebrate the MRS Class of 2014.
Highest Academic Standing
Gold Medal – Jenna Leigh Gay
Silver Medal – Michelle Barr
Bronze Medal – Laura Purdy
Research Award
Award for Excellence in Research Methods – Hugh Felix Tsui Project title: “Dosimetric adequacy of the non-delineated post-operative cavity in whole breast radiotherapy treatment of women with early breast cancer” Supervisor: Grace Lee, PMH
Honourable Mention in Research Methods – Annette Erlich Project title: “Food for thought: Are Radiation Therapists able to recognize patients who would benefit from dietary counseling?” Supervisor: Lisa Di Prospero, OCC
Clinical Project
Award for Excellence in Radiological Technology – Joyce Tanner Project title: “Without protocols in place for technologists to sanitize and re- tape their personal radiographic markers in between patients, do markers become reservoirs for C. diff and MRSA thereby contributing to the spread of nosocomial infections within the hospital?” Clinical site: University Health Network Supervisor: Tarran Dorrington Mentor: Valerie Anzil
Honourable Mention in Radiological Technology – Vuvi Nguyen Project title: “Is Panoramic Radiography as Accurate as Plain Radiography for Diagnosing Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunctions?” Clinical site: St. Joseph’s Health Centre Clinical Instructor: Rhonda Gannon
Award for Excellence in Nuclear Medicine – Laura Purdy Project title: “How accurate is the VeinViewer™ compared to standard venipuncture techniques in locating a vein for the successful administration of a radiopharmaceutical in adult patients?” Clinical site: Windsor Regional Hospital Clinical Instructor: Kulwinder Flora
Honourable Mention in Nuclear Medicine – Joonyong Seo Project title: “Does Medium Energy High Resolution Collimator Have an Advantage in Clinical Image Quality over Low Energy High Resolution Collimators During Iodine-123 MIBG studies?” Clinical site: Hamilton Health Sciences Clinical Coordinator: Lily Krnezich
Award for Excellence in Radiation Therapy – Jenna Leigh Gay Project title: “How Does a Prophylactic Gastrostomy Tube Impact Quality of Life in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer?” Clinical site: Princess Margaret Hospital Mentor: Lorraine Hulley
Honourable Mention in Radiation Therapy – Ayesha Abdullah Project title: “What is the impact on the mental health of radiation therapists working with palliative cancer patients versus non-palliative patients?” Clinical site: Credit Valley Hospital Clinical Coordinator: Monica Van Larkin
Volunteer Award Outstanding Volunteer Achievements in MRS Program
