Leadership Workshop
The UBC Rehabilitation Science Online Programs and RehabEQ collaborate to bring you, Emotional Intelligence and the Rehabilitation Professional. Research shows that leadership is much deeper than technical skills; it is based in clear core values and beliefs and strong Emotional Intelligence.
UBC Physiotherapy Open Golf Tournament
After a very successful pilot run last year, the student led Physiotherapy Open golf tournament will return July 27th, 2016! Located at the scenic Gleneagles Golf Course in West Vancouver, which is voted one of Canada’s best 9-hole courses. Thanks to Ladysport and FitFirst for their sponsorship. Win bragging rights and prizes for closest to […]
YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Two women with connections to the Department have been nominated for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards this year. Vote now to support their cause in the Connecting the Community Award competition.
Team work(s)!: Optimising the physiotherapy approach for patients post breast cancer surgery
This year over 3,400 women in British Columbia (BC) will be diagnosed with breast cancer. For the vast majority of cases, treatment starts with surgery. In the past 5 years, a team of frontline physiotherapists, plastic surgeons, researchers and leaders from Providence Health Care, Fraser Health and UBC Department of Physical Therapy have been collaborating […]
Physical therapy students gain new training venue in Prince George
UBC physical therapy students will learn how to help heart and lung patients in the Prince George area regain physical capacity, thanks to a new program.
Congress Pub Night at “The Clubhouse” in the Strathcona Hotel – Hosted by PABC & UBC
Join us May 26th from 8:00 to Midnight at the “The Clubhouse” in the Stratchona Hotel, just blocks from the Congress venue.
Developing a private practice toolkit
Jonathan Coelho and I are creating a toolkit to identify the barriers associated with student uptake in private practice. Currently, there are too few placements offered to accommodate students. We are designing a survey to gain information from clinicians about their concerns associated with accepting students. As a physiotherapist working in a busy private practice, I see the need for […]
Physiotherapy Forum “Buddy-Up”
PABC will be pairing physiotherapists and physiotherapy students with common professional interests for a two-hour informal hangout during breaks at the Physiotherapy Practice Forum on Saturday, April 23, 2016. The Buddy Program is a great opportunity to engage with your network and meet future colleagues. Please note that you will be able to attend all […]
Rehabilitation Sciences Job Fair 2016
Are you looking to hire a new Physical or Occupational Therapist? The annual Rehab Sciences Job Fair will be held at the AMS Student Union Building on campus June 15th, and we are looking for clinics to showcase! The Fair includes presentations and information booths geared towards soon to be graduating occupational therapy and physical therapy students […]
Knowledge broker clinical tools, learning modules and news
Have you ever wondered … How you can demonstrate that your treatment of a patient with a TKA or THA was effective? Which are the best outcome measures to track a patient’s progress? Whether it is OK to change any part of a standardized test (e.g. can the patient use a gait aid during the […]
Students on clinical placement in India
Matt Redekopp and Mary-Anne Levson traveled to India for their 2B placements. They have shared their experiences at the Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Centre, part of the Samuha NGO.
Department Staff Update
Welcome to Sandra Wintner in the role of Classroom and IT Support Technician who started with the Department in December. Sandra moved from Austria in 1997 and started working here as a web and media designer. She then trained and worked at a venerable www.front.bc.ca as an audio-visual technician and technical director. Since then, she has worked […]
First year students. twins, plaid, freaky Friday?
Orientation week was a memorable start to our Masters of Physiotherapy journey. On top of a whirlwind of informational seminars, the MPT2 class did an admirable job at welcoming us to Friedman High. Events included a potluck, Wreck Beach bonfire, and an Amazing Race! It didn’t take long until the semester was in full swing. […]
Making a Difference
At nearly 50 years old, Sandra Squire made the bravest decision of her career. It was hard; it took courage, but see how much she gained as a clinician and a person.
Alumni Reunion
The OT/PT class of 1986, 30 Year Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy UBC Reunion. Date: The fourth weekend in May, 2016. The first decombined PT and OT class will be recombining to celebrate 30 years of professional and personal accomplishments. As well as enjoying a meet and greet evening which including guests; participants will be enjoying tours of […]
Diversity in Rehabilitation Science
Laura Bulk is a PhD student in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of British Columbia. She holds an undergraduate degree in anti-oppressive social work practice from the University of Victoria, and a Master of Occupational Therapy degree from UBC. I am not the only person to have struggled deciding what to include in an entry to this newsletter (see Carmen […]
Changing stroke practice
Dr. Louise Connell a visiting scientist hosted by Dr. Janice Eng will be coming to Vancouver in May and will present talks and meet with researchers and trainees on May 18th. Dr. Connell, PhD, PT is a UK National Institute of Health Research senior fellow researching Knowledge Translation (KT) implementation in the United Kingdom (UK). The […]