ONLINE WEBINAR

Topic: RECENT TRENDS IN COGNITIVE REHABILITATION: EXPLORING PRACTISES IN QRI, QATAR

Speaker: Ms. Reetha Janet Sureka (Occupational Therapy Specialist, Qatar Rehabilitation Institute)

Membership Campaign

Dear OPTAA Members,

As we embark on an exciting journey to strengthen our association, we invite each of you to actively participate in our membership campaign. Your support is invaluable in reaching out to classmates and other alumni friends, spreading the word about OPTAA's initiatives. We encourage you to share information about our association, urging fellow alumni to enroll on our website. By fostering a sense of community, we can build a stronger network that will not only enhance our personal and professional connections but also contribute to the overall growth of OPTAA. Together, let's make a difference and expand the reach of our association.

Best regards,

5th OPTAA Executive Committee

ONLINE WEBINAR

Topic: Neurophysiology of Hand Functions: The journey from clinical practice in India to FDA approved MyHand VR Device

Speaker: Dr. Vineet Johnson (Founder, President & CEO, IRegained Inc. Canada)

OPTAA WEBSITE LAUNCH

Launch of the Official OPTAA Website

INDUCTION

Induction of Batch of 2018 to OPTAA

EVENT

Annual General Body meeting by the 5th Executive Committee

WEBINAR 16

Topic - Oncology Rehabilitation

Speaker - Ms. Blossom Pratheesh (Batch of 2009, OT)

Occupational Therapist, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Center

Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

INDUCTION

OPTAA Induction for Batch of 2017

Chief Guest – Mr. David V Samuel (Batch of 2001, PT)

Physiotherapist, Govt Hospital, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu

EVENT

General Body Meeting and Elections to the 5th Executive Committe of OPTAA
 

Induction of the 5th Executive Committee

WEBINAR 15

Topic - Role of an Occupational Therapist in the NICU

Speaker - Ms. Hima J B (Batch of 2004, OT)

Tutor, CMC Vellore

Moderator – Ms. Anna Daniel (Batch of 2000, OT)

Vice Principal, NIPMR, Kallettumkara, Kerala

WEBINAR 14

Topic - Navigating research as an entry level OT student/ professional: opportunities and learnings

Speaker - Ms. Stuti Chakraborty (Batch of 2015, OT)

Occupational Therapist, CMC Vellore

Moderator - Dr. Vimal Sriram (Batch of 1996, OT)

Deputy Theme Lead, Collaborative Learning and Capacity Building Theme, Northwest London

WEBINAR 13

Topic - Addressing Pelvic Health in Musculoskeletal Practice

Speaker - Ms. Anshul (Batch of 2002, PT)

RPT, CLT, Pelvic Health, Physio Care, Owen Sound, Canada

WEBINAR 12

Topic - Rehabilitation in Myopathies

Speaker - Mr. Tittu Thomas James (Batch of 2007, PT)

Physiotherapist, NIMHANS, Bengaluru

Moderator - Dr. Vineet Johnson (Batch of 1992, PT)

President & CEO, IRegained Inc, Canada

EVENT

OPTAA 10th Year Anniversary Thanksgiving Service

Message - Rev. Dr. Aruldhas,

Chaplaincy Department, CMC Vellore

WEBINAR 11

Topic - Working with families: Perspective of a Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Speaker - Mr. Brightlin Nithis (Batch of 2001, OT)

Occupational Therapist, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar.

INDUCTION

OPTAA Induction for Batch of 2016

Chief Guest - Mr. Rupaloke kumbhakar (Batch of 2000, PT)

Physiotherapist, Bokaro General Hospital, Jharkhand

WEBINAR 10

Topic - Community Based Rehabilitation

Speaker - Mr. Reuban Daniel (Batch of 2001, PT)

Lead, OAS Rehabilitation & Training Programs, PACT INDIA, Bengaluru

WEBINAR 09

Topic - Life in a mission hospital: Be the change

Speaker - Ms. Sharel Singh (Batch of 2003, PT)

Physiotherapist, Evangelical Mission Hospital, Tilda, Chhattisgarh

WEBINAR 08

Topic - Optimising function in long term patients through appropriate seating and positioning

Speaker - Mr. Ben Shamir Bright (Batch of 2001, OT)

Occupational Therapist, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar

WEBINAR 07

Topic - Role of Occupational therapy in Geriatrics and long term care

Speaker - Ms. Lincy Mariam Thomas (Batch of 1985, OT)

Occupational Therapist, Hamad Medical  Corporation, Qatar

WEBINAR 06

Topic - Overview of primary and secondary lymphedema and the current therapeutic management

Speaker - Ms. Anita Rebecca (Batch of 2001, PT)

Certified lymphedema therapist, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar

EVENT

Online prayer meet by OPTAA & OPTSA

Theme - “Hope amidst the chaos” for God’s protection and guidance amid the COVID pandemic

WEBINAR 05

Topic - Introduction to Qualitative Research

Speaker - Dr. Vimal Sriram (Batch of 1996, OT)

Deputy Theme Lead, Collaborative Learning and Capacity Building Theme, Northwest London

WEBINAR 04

Topic - Life after CMC: Experiences in a mission hospital

Speaker - Mr. Rupaloke Kumbhakar (Batch of 2000, PT)

Physiotherapist, Bokaro General Hospital, Jharkhand

EVENT

Online alumni carol service on Dr. Ida Scudder’s 150th birthday celebrations

WEBINAR 03

Topic - The OT in the community

Speaker - Ms. Grace Muppidi (Batch of 2012, OT)

Occupational Therapist, Handimachal Therapy Center, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

WEBINAR 02

Topic - OT/ PT Career and processing in Australia

Speaker - Mr. Joshua Selvadurai (Batch of 1999, OT)

APHRA Certified Therapist, Sydney, Australia

INDUCTION

OPTAA Induction for Batch of 2015

Chief Guest – Dr. Vineeth Johnson (Batch of 1992, PT)

President & CEO, IRegained Inc, Canada

WEBINAR 01

Topic - Career opportunities abroad

Speaker - Dr. Vineeth Johnson (Batch of 1992, PT)

President & CEO, IRegained Inc, Canada

EVENT

Thanksgiving service for the life of Mr. Reejan Pradeep Joseph (Batch of 1998, PT)

INDUCTION

OPTAA Induction for Batch of 2014

Chief Guest – Mr. Sundar Kumar (Batch of 1994, PT)

Assistant Professor, M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru

EVENT

Annual General Body meeting and Elections to the 4th Executive Committee

EVENT

5th Year OPTAA Re-union

EVENT

Annual General Body meeting

INDUCTION

OPTAA Induction for Batch of 2013

EVENT

Annual General Body meeting and Elections to the 3rd Executive Committee

EVENT

Inauguration of OPTAA on the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of OPTSA

First General Body meeting and Elections to the 1st Executive Committee