CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- First Year BOT Coordinator
- BOT Teaching Faculty
- Subject In-Charge: Assessments in Occupational Therapy I (II Semester BOT)
- Clinical Staff: Plastic Surgery, General Surgery and Oncology
- Clinical Supervisor: I, II and III BOT, Internship and I MOT (Plastic Surgery, General Surgery and Oncology)
Sumedha Kamath P is an Assistant Professor in Department of Occupational Therapy- Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Manipal
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SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Assessments in Occupational Therapy I | II Semester |
| Biomechanics and Kinesiology | III Semester |
| Occupational Therapy in Orthopedics and Surgical Conditions | III Year |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters of Occupational Therapy | Hand and Musculoskeletal Conditions | School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal | 2016 |
| Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal | 2009 | |
| Certificate course in Hand Splinting | School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal | 2016 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal University, Manipal | Assistant Lecturer | Clinical Therapist in Hand Rehabilitation, BOT Clinical Supervisor, BOT Teaching Faculty, College Cultural Coordinator | May 2009 to June 2014 |
| School of Allied Health Sciences, MAHE, Manipal | Assistant Professor | Class Coordinator, BOT Teaching Faculty, Subject In-Charge, Clinical Staff: Plastic Surgery, General Surgery and Oncology, Clinical Supervisor | October 2017 till date |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Hand and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Design and Fabrication of Splints, Assistive and Adaptive Devices, Job analysis and work hardening, standardised assessments. Ergonomics assessments and consultation.
Area of Expertise
Hand and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Hand Splinting and assistive technology
Area of Research
Ergonomics, Standardized Assessments and Hand Rehabilitation
Work Experience
| Organisation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. A V Baliga Memorial Hospital, Doddanagudde, Udupi. | Clinical occupational therapist for clients with Child Health, Mental Health and Psychosocial Conditions | February 2009 to April 2009 |
| A J Hospital and Research Center, Mangalore | Clinical Therapist and Department In charge | December 2016 to September 2017 |