New Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapy
Subject to University approval we hope to begin offering the Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapy (GCOMPT) in the 2017/2018 calendar year. We anticipate, pending approval from UBC and the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapy (FOMPT), that the GCOMPT will be available as part of the UBC MRSc online degree, which would grant learners Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (CAMPT) status.
Alumni Elizabeth MacRitchie (BSR ’70) receives the 2016 Alumni Volunteer Leadership Award
UBC Alumni Elizabeth MacRitchie (BSR’70) and her husband Donald (BSc’68, MD’70) will receive the 2016 Alumni Volunteer Leadership Award on November 1 at a ceremony celebrating alumni achievements. They have been active members of the Prince George community and have advocated for improved health care in BC – particularly in remote northern communities.
A bump for the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary
Clinical Associate Professor and alumnus, Nancy Cho once again steps up to help students in the Masters of Physical Therapy program. Nancy led the establishment of a student bursary and recently provided leadership in fortifying the fund so that students in need can continue to get financial assistance.
MRSc leads to a journey of unforeseen opportunities
When Karen Hurtubise (past CPA president) started her MRSc she was a clinical physiotherapist in Newfoundland. Her studies led her onto leadership roles, workplace improvements and teaching opportunities. Read further to see how far she is going now.
MPT student news
Catch up on the activities of the MPT first and second year classes.
Fighting chemotherapy side effects with exercise
Kelcey Bland (MSc student) investigating whether aerobic and resistance training can control peripheral and autonomic neuropathy development and progression as part of her Masters thesis project, “EXIT (Exercise Influence on Taxane Side-effects)”
Another clinical resource project completed; another one getting close….
Although the PT Knowledge Broker facilitated projects are diverse in topic and type, the common thread which unites them is the incredible quality and quantity of work undertaken by many dedicated partners. As the end of 2017 approaches, it is a perfect time to acknowledge the contributions of a small army of individuals who […]
A road into the doctoral program: Interest in a clinical technique – Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation
Meet Lyndal Solomons, a PhD student who is investigating the effect of Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation on tendinopathy.
Collaborating for PT continuing professional development opportunities
Jan Lowcock is working with all the physiotherapy professional bodies in BC to improve accessibility and participation in high quality Continuing Professional Development.
Meet new faculty and staff
The Department recently hired two instructors and three staff members. Learn more about them.
In memoriam
Remembering physiotherapy community members recently deceased.