This Canadian is his schools first medical student in a wheelchair. Hes thinking big [Video]

At Dalhousie University in Halifax, a determined medical student from B.C is making breakthroughs in the medical field and inspiring a new generation of health-care professionals.

RJ Roggeveen, who uses a wheelchair, is the first student in the university’s prestigious 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.

“I knew it might take extra work, but I wanted to make this dream come true.”

Roggeveen’s journey to Dalhousie’s medical school wasn’t easy but he says it has been “an amazing experience.” A few years ago, after an incident where Roggeveen fell while roller-skating, he slowly lost strength and coordination of his muscles in his legs, losing most of his ability to walk.

Despite the challenge, he took …