Dr. Dany Gagnon

Professor

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Biography

Since joining the Université de Montréal as a professor in 2009, Dany Gagnon has attracted attention with his vision and philosophy regarding graduate student supervision. He has directed 15 Master's students, 12 Doctoral candidates, and 5 Postdoctoral researchers. He has also supervised 4 residents in the physical medicine and rehabilitation program and has guided 50 Master's students in physiotherapy through directed work. In addition, he has hosted international students for research stays in his pathokinesiology laboratory, where all have completed their training on time, signifying the quality of his guidance. His expertise includes studying the requirements associated with performing different functional tasks with clients suffering from disabilities, particularly focusing on therapeutic interventions to enhance the performance of wheelchair transfers and propulsion. He also researches postural stability quantification in seated positions and quantitative imaging through ultrasonography.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Université de Montréal • Montreal, QC

Professor-researcher at the School of Rehabilitation, focusing on various aspects of rehabilitation care and student supervision.

Awards

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Excellence in Teaching Award

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.