Special Interest Groups

The CAPM&R has a number of Special Interest Groups (SIG), each run by a facilitator. Participation is voluntary.

The SIGs are a benefit of membership in the CAPM&R, allowing members to interact with other physiatrists in a particular area of interest by e-mail or in person at the CAPM&R Annual Scientific Meeting.

If you are interested in participating in any of the SIGs below, please contact the CAPM&R office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Amputee SIG

Facilitator: Nancy Dudek

Consensus Statement on Amputee Rehabilitation

International SIG

Co-facilitators: Dr. Colleen O’Connell and Dr. Joy Wee

We are Canadian Physiatrists who through collaboration, education and direct action, aim to facilitate sustainable rehabilitation efforts and the empowerment of persons with disabilities everywhere.

Objectives

To establish a national forum for communication and sharing of experiences, through the International Rehabilitation Hallway, http://rehabilitationhallway.com/forum
To facilitate and encourage sustainable rehabilitation efforts, education and training in under-resourced areas
To support empowerment and the rights of disabled persons everywhere
To facilitate collaboration opportunities for Canadian health care workers and trainees to participate in international and related activities, including encouraging exchange programs
To formalize solid working relationships with organizations with similar aims, including non-physician groups
To compile all activities and collaborations of the SIG on the CAPM&R website.

Membership

Physiatrists, physiatry trainees, sponsored individuals (introduced to group by current member)

Opportunities

Haiti: Healing Hands - contact Colleen O’Connell, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.tchh.org
Kenya:: Bethany Kids - contact Joy Wee, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.bethanykids.org
Nepal:: Nepal Ability - contact Nora Cullen, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.nepalability.org

Presentations

Intercultural Continuing Professional Development - Lessons from Abroad, Joy Wee
59th Annual Scientific Meeting 9 June 2011

International Rehabilitation SIG - Joy Wee, Colleen O’Connell, facilitators
57th Annual Scientific Meeting 28 May 2009

Medical Education SIG

Facilitator: Jennifer Yao

Medical Legal SIG

Facilitator: E. Lyle Gross

Neuromuscular SIG

Facilitator: Rodney Li Pi Shan

Pain Management SIG

Facilitator: Edvin Koshi

Pediatric SIG

Facilitator: John Latter

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) SIG

Facilitator: Andrea Townson

Stroke SIG

Facilitator: Bob Teasell

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) SIG

Facilitator: Chantal Vaidyanath

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