COTE on “The Art & Science of Hand Splinting’’ At Manipal

Department of Occupational Therapy, MCOAHS, Manipal            

Dear all,

The Occupational Therapy Department at Manipal College of Allied Health Science cordially invites you to attend COTE on “The Art & Science of Hand Splinting’’ on 29^th & 30^th October 2012.

 The Department of Occupational Therapy at Manipal over the years has transformed into one of the premier occupational therapy centers in India and has been contributing immensely towards the functional rehabilitation of people with disability since 1972. The department also conducts bachelors & master of Occupational Therapy program and hand splinting course (one month).

  Our splinting unit provides state of the art facility and is one of its kinds in India. We design and fabricate 1800 to 2000 (approx) thermoplastic as well as metallic splint annually. We also design and fabricate assistive device according to patient’s requirement.

This COTE will focuses on the importance of splinting in upper extremity management. This is designed to enhance the understanding of splinting principles and hands on experience in handling different thermoplastics and metallic splints. Focus will be given on assessment and       management of various conditions with splinting and to clarify various doubts and myths.

COTE content:

     LECTURES

·        Principles of splinting and biomechanics

·        Splinting precautions and clinical applications

·        Wearing regimen

LABS / DEMONSTRATIONS

•         Tools, materials, basic splinting skill

•         Design and pattern-making

•         Splint making demonstration & practice

Resource person: -

Mr Shovan Saha, HOD, Dept of OT, Splinting course co-ordinator, Vice president of Indian Hand Therapy Association

Mr Sanjiv Kumar, Asst. Professor- senior scale, Dept of OT

Ms Sumedha Kamath P, Asst Lecturer, Dept of OT

Target audience:-

BOT students, interns, post graduate students and qualified therapist

Registration fee detail

Till 30th  Sep, 2012	Students (UG/PG/Interns)	Rs. 700/-
	Staff /Delegates	Rs. 1000/-
After 30th Sep,2012	Students (UG/PG/Interns)	Rs. 900/-
	Staff /Delegates	Rs. 1200/-

* Registration fee include breakfast, lunch & COTE kit

* If you need accommodation facilities, you may contact us in advance and we would facilitate the arrangement.  

For more information, please contact:

Mr Sanjiv Kumar,

Asst Professor (Senior scale)

Dept of Occupational Therapy,

Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences,

Manipal-576104

Email-sanjivot2000@gmail.com

Mob-09743788043

  

Department of Occupational Therapy, MCOAHS, Manipal

Registration form for

COTE on “The Art & Science of Hand splinting” on 29^{th &} 30^th October 2012

Ø Please use capital letter, write name as you would want to appear on the certificate

Name: _________________________________________   Age: ________ Gender: M/F

Designation: Student, Faculty/ Clinical therapist

Name of the institution: ___________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________ Email ID: ______________________________________

Ø  Payment to be made by demand draft drawn in favour of ‘Dean, MCOAHS’ payable at Udupi/Manipal

      Detail of payment: DD No: _________________________ Dated: ________________

      Drawn on (Bank): ________________________________ Branch: Udupi/ Manipal

    Date:                                                                   Signature

Certificate (for students only)

This is to certify that ____________________________ is a bonafide student of Occupational Therapy at ______________________________ (college/ institute)

Seal and Signature of Head of Department

Mailing address:

Occupational Therapy Workshop

THE MUMBAI BRANCH OF
ALL INDIA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST’S ASSOCIATION
Cordially invites Occupational Therapists and PG students for the practical workshop:
STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Details:
Date: 17th August 2012, Friday.
Time: 1:30 to 4:00 pm
Venue: 1st Floor, College Building, Medicine Seminar Hall,
L.T.M.M.C & G.H (Sion Hospital), Sion, Mumbai -400022.

Resource Person:
Dr Vishwanath Deshmukh. B.OTh, MSc (OT) UK, HPC (UK)

Registration Details:
Fee (In cash): Rs. 300 for MB AIOTA Members, Rs. 500 for Non members.
(Registration fee is inclusive of Stationery & Snacks.)
Register with: Dr Shilpshree (Cell: 9323863498) / Dr Vaijanti (Cell: 9819605032)
Seats Limited for 30 participants only.

Job Opportunities for Occupational Therapists at RECOUP, Bangalore

Date of Interview for all the posts: Sunday, July 29, 2012 (10 am to 6 pm).

Location of Interview: RECOUP Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Centre,

#312, 10^th Block, Further Extn of Anjanapura Layout, 80 Feet Road, Near Gottigere, Bangalore 560062.

Phone: +91-80-32423424 / 64504224 / 98451 55449

For all the posts, the following criteria apply:

1. Tenure: 3 years, subject to satisfactory Performance

2. Joining date: As soon as possible

3. Hours of work: 9 hours, 6 days a week

1) Job Designation: Academic Occupational Therapist (Job Ref. No.: ACAD1/2012)

 No. of vacancies: One

 Location: RECOUP Research and Training Centre, Anjanapura Layout, Bangalore, India

 Qualifications and skills required:

 Master’s or doctorate qualifications in  Occupational Therapy from a UGC recognized or a reputed overseas University.

 Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on research projects

 Thorough knowledge of Biostatistics, Research Methodology and SPSS.

 Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

 Effective public speaking, presentation and training skills.

 Proficiency with standard office computer software.

 Strong publication record.

 CTC Salary range:  Rs. 2.4 to 3.6 lakh per annum (depending on previous research track record). Free shared accommodation is available.

2) Job Designation: Consultant Paediatric =Occupational Therapist (Job Ref. No.: PAEDOT1/2012 for Occupational Therapist)

 Location: RECOUP Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Centre, Anjanapura

Layout or other branches in Bangalore (Indiranagar, Jayanagar, HSR Layout, Sarjapur Road, ITPL, Vijayanagar, etc.)

 No. of vacancies: 4

 Qualifications and qualities required:

 Graduation (BPT or BOT) from a recognised University

 Over 2 years experience of treating children with developmental disabilities, especially cerebral palsy

 Practical training in Neurodevelopmental Therapy and Sensory Integration

 Must be able to work independently and to exercise initiative and judgement

 Effective public speaking, presentation and training skills necessary

 Knowledge of standard office computer software

 Report writing, programme planning and advanced evaluation skills required

 Excellent verbal communication skills.

CTC Salary range:  Rs. 1.8 to 3.0 lakh per annum, commensurate with prior experience and achievements. Free shared accommodation is available. Performance based incentives may be considered.

Preferable attributes:

 Master’s qualifications in Neurology or Paediatrics (MPT) or Developmental

Disabilities (MOT)

 Knowledge of Biostatistics and Research Methodology

 Research/publications in developmental disabilities or paediatric rehabilitation.

3) Job Designation: Consultant Occupational Therapist (Job Ref. No.: OT1/2012 for Occupational Therapist)

 Location: RECOUP Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Centre, Anjanapura

Layout or other branches in Bangalore (Indiranagar, Jayanagar, HSR Layout, Sarjapur Road, ITPL, Vijay Nagar, etc.)

 No. of vacancies: 2

 Qualifications and qualities required:

 Graduation (BOT) from a recognized University

 Excellent verbal communication skills

 CTC Salary range:  Rs. 1.20-2.40 lakh per annum, commensurate with prior experience and achievements. Free shared accommodation is available. Performance based incentives may be considered.

SCHEME OF NATIONAL AWARD FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

In 1969, the Government of India approved a Scheme for giving National Awards to the outstanding employers of persons with disabilities as well as the most outstanding employees. The scope of the scheme has been amended whenever required keeping in view the changing scenario. 

Empowerment of persons with disabilities is an inter-disciplinary process, covering various aspects namely, prevention, early detection, intervention, education, vocational training rehabilitation and social integration etc. Apart from resources, it requires dedicated efforts of persons and institutions involved in the process of empowerment. In order to recognize their effort and encourage others to strive to achieve excellence in this field, separate awards will be presented to the best employees/ selfemployed with disabilities, best employers, best placement agency/officer, outstanding individuals, outstanding institutions, role models, outstanding creative disabled individuals and for best applied research/innovation/product development aimed at improving the life of persons with disabilities. Awards will also be given to Government Sector, Public Sector Undertakings and private enterprises for creating barrier free environment and providing accessible website for the persons with disabilities. The award will be conferred on the best district in the field of disability rehabilitation, best Local Level Committee of the National Trust, best State Channelising Agency (SCA) of the National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) and  best Braille Press also.2.2. Awards will be presented to outstanding employees with disabilities and outstanding persons with disabilities regardless of whether they are in public sector/Government or private sector.  Preference will be given to the placement of women with disabilities, particularly, from the rural areas and self-employed women disabled persons. Women with disabilities may be encouraged to send their nomination for National Awards.

For More details please visit : http://socialjustice.nic.in/pdf/nawardeng2012.pdf

Varies Occupational Therapy Post

1) Required male Occupational Therapist for The Heritage School, Gurgaon. Salary according to the experience...Timings 8 a.m. - 3 p.m........Mail your cv at sherry_leo26@yahoo.co.in.


2)wanted occupational therapist in Prayatna Cochin- Vyttila
BOT or MOT
Full time and part time 
Cont prayatnacdc@gmail.com

Occupational therapy post in Hyderabad

Organization: Care hospital , Hyderabad

Post :Occupational Therapist

Qualification: BOT/MOT : Knowledge in splinting 

Salary: BOT approx 15000 & MOT approx 20000( depend upon qualification and experience..)
Contact person Vijay Anand 09849403278

Occupational therapy job in Mumbai

Occupational Therapist required at Adapt (formerly the Spastic Society of India). Adapt has been working with children with disabilities for the last 40 years. It provides holistic development for a child with disability. The job profile of the Occupational Therapist:

• One to one and group interventions for the children with disabilities.

• Training and Support to parents and school staff for better management of the children.

• To work as a team member to contribute to the holistic development of the child.

Interested Candidates may contact / send their resumes to:

Therapy Department, ADAPT (formerly the Spastic Society of India)

K C Marg, Bandra Reclamation, Bandra West, Mumbai – 400050

Information courtesy: http://bbaiota.blogspot.in/2012/07/occupational-therapy-job.html

Occupational Therapy Job in Mysore

Organization:  JSS Multi Specialty Hospital, Mysore

No of Post: Two post

BOT (Fresh Graduate: One

BOT with 3-5 yrs Experience: One

Contact with CV (Hard Copy) Head JSS Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Centre

JSS Hospital, MG Road, Mysore-4

Last date of application: 15 Aug 2012

Information courtesy: Soumyakanta Sahu

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Occupational Therapist  
Length of Contract: Until May-2013
Start Date: Tentatively end July2012
Closing date for Applications: July-5th, 2012
Handicap International is an international organization specialized in the field of
disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works
alongside persons with disabilities & other  vulnerable groups, whatever the context,
offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant.
Since its creation, the organisation has  set up programmes in approximately 60
countries and intervened in many emergency situations. It operates as a federation
made up of a network of eight associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany,
Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) which provide human and financial
resources, manage projects and raise awareness of Handicap International’s actions and
campaigns.
In India, Handicap International (HI) supports actions towards a barrier free and
Inclusive society for persons with disabilities and other vulnerable people. Handicap
International has been working with some State Governments & Community based
Organizations/ NGOs to implement Programmes in India since 1988. The liaison office of
HI-India is based in Delhi.
JOB CONTEXT
HI, is taking up a project titled  Improving humanitarian assistance to persons with
disabilities through increased access to quality physical rehabilitation services in the
state of Chhattisgarh. The project will be implemented in the district of Dhantewada with
an objective to strengthen comprehensive physical rehabilitation services and access in
the area; increase community awareness on the disability issues and on various schemes
and entitlements; sensitize different  stakeholders including Community Based
Organizations on issues of physical rehabilitation and promote inclusion
BASE: Dhantewada / Jagdalpur, Chattisgarh
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the Project Disability Manager-Chhattisgarh, the project Occupational
therapist will be responsible to implement outreach / community based rehabilitation services
including therapy, follow up, training etc; contribute towards setting up & follow up of the Beneficiary
follow up system for the Outreach.
Main Tasks:

Therapy
1. Identify individuals (all age group) in  need of rehabilitation, conduct initial
assessment, and provide appropriate occupational therapy/basic rehabilitation
services.
2. Maintain good collaboration and coordination with physiotherapist colleagues,
particularly in terms of client treatment and follow up. 2
3. Identify and organize/facilitate referral to appropriate internal (e.g. Physical
Rehabilitation Centre) or external (Hospital, State level hospitals, other Rehab
Centre) identified institutions.
4. Develop education material to be distributed to beneficiaries and their families and
transfer basic skills to family members to ensure proper care of the beneficiaries
and to minimise the risks of secondary complications and to prevent disability
5. Provide training to mothers and caregivers of children with disability on basic
home based therapy, assistive devices and  activities of daily living (group and
individual sessions)
6. To follow-up and arrange appropriate discharge of all patients in a timely manner
Aids and Appliances
1. For people requiring aids and appliances, identify, order (in a timely manner) and
provide the appropriate items
2. Provide training on aid or appliance use to the person and his/her family
3. To support the project Disability Manager in training community animators on aids
and appliances
4. Follow-up provision of aids and appliances by animators and ensure appropriate
use
5. Undertake appropriate design and modification of aids and appliances, and of
home environment based on specific individual and home/camp context.
Reporting & Coordination
1. Respect all guidelines of documentation within the project
2. Keep data records for each patient seen using the standard format
3. Write case studies (and support the project team to do the same) on beneficiaries
and activities of the project
4. Write regular activity and progress reports, including compilation of statistics
5. Support the rehabilitation trainer in carrying out monitoring and evaluation of the
project activities to ensure expected results are being reached and activities are
implemented according to the work plan
6. Regular collaboration with implementing partners, health facilities and other
organizations/authorities as required
7. Maintain a positive and neutral image of Handicap International at all times and in
all circumstances.
EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Academics & Experience
1. Bachelors Degree (Regular course) in Occupational Therapy from accredited
University
2. Minimum 3 yrs experience, preferably with INGO/NGO. Experience in CBR is
advantage.
3. Experience of working in emergency/conflict context is desirable
4. Good training/facilitation skills
General
1. Good organisation & adaptive skills
2. High level of flexibility and strong interpersonal skills 3
3. Frequent travel to remote areas
Language:  Fluency in English and Hindi (written & verbal) is essential.
Salary and Benefits:
The gross salary will be in the range of approx INR 30000 - 34000 per month to be
determined on the basis of previous experience and performance in the test / interview.
Benefits such as medical reimbursement for self & dependents; accidental insurance for
self; hospitalization insurance for self & dependents are applicable in addition to the
salary.
How to apply:
Send your updated CV and the application to  jobs@hi-india.org. Please mention the
name of the post applied on the subject line of email. Only short listed candidates will be
contacted for test & interview.

Expert Consultant with proven experience in the field of disability and sectoral mapping/sectoral situational analysis

Handicap International (HI) has launched a three year regional project, “Towards Disability Inclusive Development through a Strengthened Rehabilitation Sector in South Asia” in 4 countries: Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka & Afghanistan. The project seeks to improve the provision of physical rehabilitation services for people living with disabilities and empower them to participate in development and policy reform processes.

One gap in the physical rehabilitation sector is the lack of evidence to support advocacy actions; comprehensive needs analysis have not been carried out in any of the countries. This project will carry out an analysis of needs and unmet needs, with particular focus on human resources and HRH issues (trainings, standards, accreditation, levels of recognition of professions, rehab human resource supply, distribution and capacity), and also look at services and policy/governance. The analysis will be used by HI and its stakeholders (government ministries, professional associations, DPOs) to develop and prioritise an action plan to address gaps in the sector.

1.      DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

2.1. Overall Objective of the Assignment. Assist HI to carry out a mapping of three elements of the physical rehabilitation sector (with focus on human resources, services and policy/governance).

2.2. Specific Objectives

(i) develop a framework of analysis for the physical rehabilitation sector (with particular focus on human resources, as well as services and policy/governance). This framework will include a survey (for implementation by HI project teams in 4 countries), proposed sectoral indicators of the rehab sector, a planned approach for hosting a participative workshop for rehabilitation stakeholders,
(ii) initiate this analysis in four countries in South Asia by facilitating four, 1-day stakeholder workshops in each country (iii) Conduct final compilation, analysis and write up (of survey and stakeholder group findings) into a report. 2.5. Duration Starting date: Aug/Sep 2012 Expected Duration: 30 days [in three parts with time gap in-between to allow collection of survey / questionnaire data]

2.6. Required profile

 Degree in occupational therapy/ physiotherapy/ prostheticsØ &  Experience in MØ Strong knowledge of latest issues and trends in physical rehabilitation Ø Experience in performing sectoral analysis / mapping, situation analysis or sector surveys in physical rehabilitation or related area Øorthotics or equivalent & Experience facilitating stakeholder groups, workshops etc.Ø Demonstrated technical expertise regarding disability, with a focus on functional rehabilitation ØE, sectoral definition, developing indicators

 Previous experience working for Handicap International Legal requirement: Consultants must be able to prove their legal status (e.g. registration as a self employed consultant).ØDesirable

Terms of Reference (TOR): Please refer to the The terms of reference uploaded

How to apply: 

Candidates are requested to send a cover letter / expression of interest, CV and estimated budget of the consultancy, latest by 6th July 2012 to the following address: cnovi@handicap-international.asia . Please indicate “Consultancy – mapping” in the subject of the email.

PROFILE OF CLINICAL PLACEMENT FACILITY AT MANIPAL

 The Department of Occupational Therapy [OT] at Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences [MCOAHS], Manipal University [MU] is a premiere centre in the country both in terms of imparting OT education and offering OT clinical services.

The Occupational Therapy Department at Manipal was established in the year 1972 under the Department of Orthopedics in Kasturba Hospital, as a small clinical unit offering occupational therapy services. It was in September 1994, the Department started with 4½ year full time program in Bachelor of Occupational Therapy under Kasturba Medical College. Then in the year 1999 the academic program of the Department shifted to Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences.

The Department also conducts Masters of Occupational Therapy Program (two year, full time, post professional, advanced level, clinic based and with Dissertation program in different specialty), which started in September 2002.Manipal University has also started with part time post master’s PhD Program for in-service candidates and shortly would be starting with full time PhD Programs. This is the first centre in India offering facility for higher qualifications. Besides this we also offer short term Certificate Course in Hand Splinting, the first of its kind in India, since 2008.

The integrated education and clinical practice is the hallmark of this institute. The academic program is designed in such a way that the students can pursue their clinical practice and academic know-how in context with the social fabric both nationally and internationally. Within these few years of the Programs been started our students are not only doting various part of the country but also various international destinations.

Years of excellence in clinical practice, Occupational Therapy Department has redefined the practice of occupational therapy. The Occupational Therapists at Manipal are competent faculty and astute clinicians. The clinical facility of OT Dept. is located within the 2050 bedded multi-specialty Kasturba Hospital [University Hospital] offering tremendous clinical resources both in the form of inpatients & outpatients. It has developed specialized areas of clinical practice: neuro- rehabilitation. child habilitation, mental health rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, ADL unit, work rehabilitation unit, standard assessment lab, hand splinting and instrumentation workshop.

The Dept. of Occupational Therapy has also been associating with other countries to upgrade their OT qualification. Currently we are working with Nigerian OT’s [from Federal School of Occupational Therapy, Lagos, Nigeria] and Srilankan OT’s to upgrade their academic qualification and are looking forward to do the same for other countries as well.

The Dept. of Occupational Therapy is the hub for clinical placement in India, students from different institutes in India and world over come here to get a clinical exposure. The campus offers a very safe, secure and cosmopolitan ambience. It also offers the international students a great opportunity to interact Indian OT academics, clinicians and graduate & post graduate OT students. We have students coming from:

1.     Mcgill University, Canada.

2.     Curtin University, Australia.

3.     University of British Columbia, Canada.

4.     University of Allgemeines Krankenhaus, Austria.

5.     PEZ Technical College, Germany.

6.     University of Oslo, Norway.

7.     University of Northern Denmark, Denmark.

8.     Bournemouth University, UK.

9.    National Institute of Health and Social Studies, Seychelles

Our Programs are World Federation of Occupational Therapy recognized and certified by ISO 9001:2000.

Our Alumni are successfully placed all over the globe.

The OT education programs are affiliated to Manipal University, a brand name in education in the country; it is an international university with students from 55 countries study here under one single roof creating a rich cultural dynamics worth experiencing. It offers complete residential facility, safe and clean environment, provides with hostel facility and health care facility, great library and internet facility, excellent telecommunication facility, wonderful learning and clinical facility.

The Dept. of OT has been involved in some of the international collaborative initiative-  WFOT Project on Guiding Principles on Diversity and Culture, and Global History of OT; WHO Project on ICF Core Sets.

We are a relatively young OT School at the age of 15 years, but have full faith in our potential and understand our limitations. We aim to become one of the world’s leading Occupational Therapy centre.

The article on http://www.wfot.org/Newsletter/201203/NigerianOT.aspx is the testimony of our committed endeavor. 

Dr. Kit Sinclair (immediate past president of WFOT) with the staff & students of OT Dept., Manipal (Jan, 2012)

Shovan Saha       

Associate Professor & Head

Dept. of Occupational Therapy,

Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences

Manipal University, Manipal, Udupi-576104, Karnataka, India.

Shovan.saha@manipal.edu, www.manipal.edu

Dear Friends, 

On behalf of the All India Occupational Therapist’s Association (AIOTA) and Kerala Branch of AIOTA, It gives us great pleasure to represent the organizing team inviting you all for the 50th National Conference of AIOTA. (OTICON 2013)

The theme of the conference is “Research informed Occupational therapy in health care”. This Conference is dedicated to innovations in Occupational Therapy and features lectures, scientific paper & poster presentations and continued Occupational Therapy Education (COTE) on the full spectrum of progress in the field, from advances in clinical practice to clinical and basic research, by leading experts from around the world.

Our venue – Trivandrum, capital of Kerala- referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India", is characterized by its undulating terrain of low coastal hills, internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage. I hope you will take advantage of all there is on offer in this wonderful city.

The Congress will be an exceptional opportunity for professional networking and the meeting of old and new friends.

We are honored to be the host for the year 2013 and promise you a package filled with lots of knowledge and good entertainment. We assure you good memories to carry back after OTICON 2013.

For More details please Visit : www.oticon2013.com

Looking forward to meet you all in Trivandrum.

Regards,

Mr. Joseph Sunny, MOT

Organizing Secrotory

Mr. Phinoj K Abraham

Conference Coordinator

Occupational Therapist Nominated For Senator Election, For The State Of Georgia, US

It’s a great news for all Occupational Therapy fraternity That Mr. Bikram  Mohanty BOT  1988 batch NIOH, Kolkata, has been nominated by Mr. Barack Obama , for Senator election , for the State of Georgia US,. You all can visit his website: http://www.mohantyforsenate.com/

He is an occupational therapist by profession and founder, owner of a clinical rehab service orgazination. You can follow him in his  Facebook page also: https://www.facebook.com/bikramot

A request from Silke Hamiliton

Hello Koushik,

I am a Pediatric Occupational Therapist from the Los Angeles area and work in private practice with a specialty in feeding/swallowing and Assisstive Technology. In addition I am contracted with a school district in the area. I am an international presenter at various conferences, such as Closing The Gap in Minnesota and iCreate in Singapore. You can see some information on my website at www.otchildren.com

From July 1 through December 31, 2012, my teenage son and I will be volunteering at Sweekaar Upkaar in Hyderabad.

As we want to travel within India I am looking for opportunities to give presentations to schools/ treatment centers for  children/ colleges or to OT associations and pair it with my travel. 

I want to share as much knowledge as possible with OTs in India and surrounding countries.

The idea is to exchange my expertise for maybe housing or some other bartered services to explore.

It would be great of you could post this on the OT blog that you have created so I can get the word out.

OTs and other professionals can contact me at otsilke@gmail.com

Thank You ahead of time and I may be meeting you as well?

Silke Hamilton, OTR/L, ATP, SWC

This information is received by Email....i am sharing it with you all for information

Fulbright-Nehru and other fellowship

Greetings from the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)!

Thank you for your interest in the Fulbright-Nehru and other fellowships administered by USIEF.

USIEF will hold a half-day mentoring workshop in Chennai on Thursday June 21, 2012 and in Bangalore on Friday June 29, 2012, on the procedures and guidelines for applying to the 2013-14 Fulbright-Nehru and other fellowships.

As you know, the deadline to apply for most categories of the Fulbright-Nehru and other fellowships is July 16, 2012. The workshops are for potential candidates preparing to apply for the fellowships this year. The workshops will have presentations by USIEF staff and Fulbright alumni on the application process, elements of a strong application (eg: a good research proposal or personal statement) and getting effective letters of recommendation.

Registration for the workshops is on a first-come basis and the last date to register is Friday June 15, 2012. Please send your name, designation, organisation, email and mobile number to:

Ms Lalitha Nagesvari – tel. 044-28574275/email: lalitha@usief.org.in for the Chennai workshop

Mr S Vasudevan – tel.044-28574492/email: vasudevan@usief.org.in for the Bangalore workshop

We look forward to hearing from you by Friday June 15, 2012.

Best wishes

Maya Sivakumar

Regional Officer 
USIEF – Chennai

  

About USIEF (www.usief.org.in)

United States – India Educational Foundation (USIEF) was established in 1950 to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and India through the U.S. Government’s flagship Fulbright Program for educational and cultural exchange. USIEF administers the Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowships for American and Indian students, faculty and professionals; and organizes programs around visiting U.S. Fulbright scholars and Indian Fulbright alumni. The Obama-Singh 21^st Century Knowledge Initiative (OSI), administered jointly by USIEF and the University Grants Commission (UGC), aims to build partnerships between American and Indian institutions of higher education. USIEF’s Education Advising Services also provides information to Indian students on higher education opportunities in the U.S.