Dr. Patty Thille

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Patty Thille is a research-intensive associate professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. A trained physiotherapist and sociologist, Dr. Thille seeks to strengthen understandings and practices of care, specifically addressing discrimination in health services. Her research employs critical social scientific theories and qualitative methodologies to investigate the intersection of health professions education and rehabilitation services. Dr. Thille engages communities affected by discrimination through participatory and arts-informed methods, fostering collaboration in her work. She is an active executive member of the international Critical Physiotherapy Network and is set to edit the upcoming anthology 'Inviting Movements in Physiotherapy: An Anthology of Critical Scholarship.' Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Sociology from the University of Calgary, a Master's in Women's Studies from Halifax, and a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy from the University of Saskatchewan.

Research Interests

Awards

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Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award

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Outstanding Doctoral Student Award

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Governor General’s Gold Medal

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Senate Medal of Distinction

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.