Educational Opportunities

 

HTNZ Conference 2025

September 12th to 14^th 2025 at the AUT Events Centre in Auckland.

See Conference Page for more details.

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Supervision Course 2025.

"Thank you for your interest in registering for the 2025 Supervising Course. At this time, we have reached capacity for this year's course.

If you wish to go on a list of those interested in attending should a vacancy occur, please email admin(at)handtherapy.org.nz."

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AHTA National Conference 2025 

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Call for Applications for Scientific Co-chair for the 2028 Triennial Congress to be held in Singapore

IFSHT seeks experienced occupational or physio/physical therapists from full member societies to apply for the role of Co-Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for the 2028 IFSHT Triennial Congress.

 

The next congress will be a joint congress with IFSSH, to be held in Singapore 23-27, October 2028. The IFSHT appointed Co-Chair will work in partnership with the local host (Singapore Association of Hand Therapy) society appointed Co-Chair to arrange the scientific program for the congress. This individual will collaborate closely with other members of the organizing committee to ensure the congress is a success.

Key Responsibilities

·     Developing the scientific program and themes for the congress

·     Coordinating with keynote speakers and session chairs

·     Reviewing and selecting abstracts and papers for presentation

·     Ensuring smooth execution of sessions during the congress

·     Handling any issues that arise regarding the scientific content

·     More detailed information can be found in the job description that is available HERE

Required Qualifications

·     Strong organizational skills

·     Experience in scientific research and presentation

·     Proven ability to collaborate and lead teams

·     Excellent communication skills

·     Experience with academic conferences preferred

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following:

·     A completed application available HERE

·     An updated resume or CV

·     A letter of intent /cover letter detailing relevant experience and motivation for the role

·     A letter of endorsement from your national society

This information should be sent to

Marie Eason Klatt at secretarygeneral(at)ifsht.org and

to Stacey Doyon at president(at)ifsht.org by 20, June 2025.

Contact Information

For further inquiries about the position, please contact Marie or myself as noted above.

We look forward to receiving your applications and creating a successful and inspiring 2028 Triennial Congress.

 

Kind Regards,

Stacey

Stacey Doyon (USA)

President, 2025-2028

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Are You Interested in Hand Therapy Training?

Please see the links below for more information on training and educational opportunities available through AUT

Hand and Upper Limb Therapy Course Descriptor
Hand and Upper Limb Therapy Flyer

Hand and Upper Limb Therapy Course - AUT website:
Rehabilitation - Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
Rehabilitation - Master of Health Practice
Rehabilitation - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science

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IFSHT Publications:      

https://ifsht.org/publications/

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International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand - Ezine

https://www.ifssh.info/ifssh_ezine.php

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