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This Canadian is his school’s first medical student in a wheelchair. He’s thinking big | Globalnews.ca

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RJ Roggeveen, who uses a wheelchair, is the first student in the university’s prestigious medical program to navigate the challenges of medical school and surgical training with the aid of a standing wheelchair.

This innovative device has allowed RJ to participate in surgeries, marking a historic moment for both the program and accessibility in medicine.

Faculty members at Dalhousie have praised his efforts and adaptability.

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