Canadian speech pathologist having a blast in Melbourne

After finishing her Bachelor degree in Canada, Maymuna Aden decided she wanted to pursue speech pathology somewhere far from her home town.

After meeting a La Trobe University staff member at postgraduate study fair, she decided Melbourne was the place for her.

‘My adjusting period was not as bad as I perceived it to be. Luckily I have family in Melbourne, but also the friendly Speech Pathology staff members at La Trobe University and my lovely peers made a huge positive impact on my adjusting period,’ says Maymuna. …

When two patients are given the exact same dose of medication, their reaction to the drug – including how well it works and what side-effects it has – largely depends on the person.

Now, scientists from Flinders University are teaming up with clinicians from Flinders Medical Centre in an attempt to make a class of cancer drugs more effective by allowing patients to receive the dose that is best for them. …

Last night, Curtin University hosted the Curtin Health Sciences webinar with KOM Consultants.

Great information was given on the Curtin Health Science programs such as Physiotherapy and Speech Pathology. We wanted to thank William Liew from the Faculty of Health Sciences for taking the time to host the webinar.

If you missed the live broadcast, check out the recorded webinar version on the KOM website. …

Research to determine effectiveness of brain-training games

Curtin University researchers are seeking participants across Australia for a study examining the effectiveness of on-line computer brain training games designed to improve cognitive function through regular use.

The Great Australian Brain-Training Challenge is a research project being carried out by Curtin’s School of Psychology and Speech Pathology.

Dr Frank Baughman, School of Psychology and Speech Pathology Lecturer and lead researcher in the project, …

In Ontario, ORPAS Offers of Admission for Speech Pathology programs first round drafts went out to applicants mid April and students have now secured their spots for September 2013.

Did you know that there are only two schools that offer Speech-Language Pathology programs in Ontario? 
University of Toronto and Western Ontario

Here are some stats from OUAC:

2004:  489 students applied to the above two Speech Pathology programs.  …

In honour of National Speech & Hearing Awareness month, KOM highlights La Trobe University  and the Master of Speech Pathology program.
 
La Trobe University is just one of six Australian universities that offer Australian Speech Pathology programs in Australia.

The Master of Speech Pathology program at La Trobe University starts in January and is two years in length. The application deadline for the January 2014 intake is September 30, 2013. …

In honour of National Speech & Hearing Awareness month, KOM highlights Curtin University and the Master of Speech Pathology program.
 
Curtin University is just one of six Australian universities that offer Australian Speech Pathology programs in Australia.

The Master of Speech Pathology program at Curtin University starts in February and is two years in length. The application deadline for the March 2014 intake is October31st.

About the Program: 

This graduate entry master course will develop your understanding of normal communication development, …

In honour of  National Speech & Hearing Awareness month, KOM highlights Macquarie University and the Master of Speech and Language Pathology program.
 
Macquarie is just one of six Australian universities that offer Australian Speech Pathology programs in Australia.

The Master of Speech and Language Pathology program at Macquarie Univerity starts in February and is two years in length.  The applicatoin deadline for the February 2014 intake is October31st. 

This degree prepares you for the profession of speech pathology and enables you to work clinically with individuals with developmental or acquired communication disorders. …

Our tour will be making it’s final stop at one of Canada’s most attractive campuses, the University of British Columbia. It’s a bitter sweet feeling this is the last leg of our journey, but look forward to the next tour in the FALL.

Stop by our information evening to chat with KOM and our overseas universities TOMORROW, …

KOM tour will be stopping in Alberta’s capital city, Edmonton.  Go Oilers!! … settle down everyone.  Most of the KOM team is poor Leaf fans, but you know what, they’re not bad this year ….. albeit it’s only half a season.

Join us and our overseas universities TOMORROW, Wednesday March 20th at University of Alberta.

Wednesday March 20th
University of Alberta
Student Union Building
10am – 2pm

Don’t miss this one day event to learn more about undergraduate, …