Sent on behalf of Jithin Sreedaran, Department Head, Department of Respiratory Therapy.

Dear Students,

I hope you are all doing well and have had a positive start to the semester. Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay in reaching out, this was due to the holiday period and the busy initial days of the academic term.

I would like to take this opportunity to formally introduce myself. I am Dr. Jithin K. Sreedharan, and I am your new Head of the Department of Respiratory Therapy, serving as Assistant Professor in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences. By way of brief background, I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy , Master's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, and a PhD in Respiratory Therapy, and bring over 20 years of combined clinical, academic, and leadership experience across the Middle East and Asia. My academic and professional focus is on advancing respiratory therapy education, research, and clinical excellence, and I look forward to working closely with all of you during your time in the program.

If you would like to know more about me, you are welcome to visit

* My University of Manitoba faculty webpage: https://umanitoba.ca/rehabilitation-sciences/faculty-staff/jithin-sreedharan * My LinkedIn profile : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jithin-k-sreedharan-2b61b964/

On behalf of the Department, I would also like to express our regret for any inconvenience you may have experienced due to recent changes in schedules, timings, or faculty assignments arising from unforeseen circumstances. Please be assured that I, along with our dedicated faculty and administrative team, are fully committed to supporting you and ensuring a smooth and enriching academic journey.

We are here to support you-academically, professionally, and personally. Please feel free to reach out to the department should you have any questions, concerns, or needs. Wishing you all a rewarding and successful academic experience.

Jithin Sreedharan BSRT, MSRT, PhD, FIARC Assistant Professor and Head Department of Respiratory Therapy College of Rehabilitation Sciences [cid:image001.png@01DC7FE6.01B643C0]