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GP038: Global Health from Home with Emily Eglitis

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In response to a need for wheelchairs identified by a physiotherapy school in Nepal, Emily initiated a project to help them acquire more wheelchairs. She elicited the help of physiotherapists at an Australian physiotherapy school near her and they are currently in the needs analysis stage of the project. Emily has found a creative way to participate in global health work while still being able to stay at home and be with her family. Not only is she helping address a lack of resources in Nepal, but she is also spreading global health knowledge through her work with physiotherapy students. I loved discussing this project with her and it got my mind buzzing with ideas for my own projects. I hope it does the same for you!

Emily’s blog: https://emilyeglitis.com.au/blog/
Krysta’s e-mail: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com
Global Health Division website: https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division

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GP037: Voluntourism with Emily Eglitis and Dr. Mohan Sharma

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Voluntourism is a popular way to volunteer time and resources abroad. It is usually when an individual combines travel with some form of volunteer work. Listen in to understand the intricacies of these voluntourism opportunities and to learn that, despite best intentions, these trips are usually harmful. Emily speaks from the point of view of a physiotherapist who participated in a volunteer trip for 3 months in Nepal. Dr. Mohan Sharma speaks from the perspective of a neurosurgeon who works at a teaching hospital in Nepal.  The combination of their insights from both sides of the coin are invaluable. I’m so proud of this episode – please, please have a listen! I wish this was information that every single person knew before considering on an international volunteer mission.

Emily’s blog: https://emilyeglitis.com.au/blog/
The exact blog post with  the resources mentioned in this episode: https://emilyeglitis.com.au/2019/12/20/5-considerations-for-volunteers/

Contact me: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com
Visit the Global Health Division: https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division

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GP034: Train the Trainer with Anik Goulet

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Anik has had an extensive career in Global Health from her first experiences in Haiti, to Afghanistan, Kenya, and more. Her career has the common thread of education including clinical education and training the trainer. Her description of what life can be like on deployment is both captivating and informative. Through her global health work she has gained a deep appreciation for her life and continues to work towards improving health globally. Don’t miss out on this wonderful episode!

Resources:
Anik Goulet’s e-mail: anikgoulet(at)gmail.com
Krysta Wark’s e-mail: globalphysiopodcast(at)gmail.com
Global Health Division (our sponsor): https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division

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GP030: From Field Work to Research with Mathieu Simard

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Mathieu is currently working on a PhD at McGill University in Canada. He has ample experience working in Global Health and his experiences led him to a desire to answer a big question in his research. Join our conversation as he depicts his research and gives incredible nuggets of wisdom for those pursuing a career in Global Health.

Resources mentioned:

Career website: https://reliefweb.int/jobs

It can be searched with specifications (always good to filter physical therapy, physiotherapy and rehabilitation since the search engine does not gather them under a single search tree. It is also possible to search by level of experience, regions or countries, organisation, etc).

Humanity and Inclusion (HI) website, Canada section:  https://hi-canada.org/en/index
International Medical Corps: https://internationalmedicalcorps.org
Rehabilitation International: http://www.riglobal.org
Global Health Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association: https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division
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GP025: Year in Review with Krysta Wark

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This episode summarizes the advice taken and lessons learned from the many incredible podcast guests. What have we learned from the podcast so far? Find out from your host, Krysta Wark. She shares her key lessons learned from both on-air and off-air interactions with guests. She attempts to answer the question that started the podcast in the first place; how do you get started with Global Health work?

Please e-mail me at: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com
Facebook: @globalphysiopodcast
Global Health Division: https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division

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GP022: Reverse Culture Shock with Johana Amar

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When returning home from deployments, experiencing reverse culture shock is common. Listen to Johana Amar discuss this important topic with our Podcast Operations Director, Yehia Abdelkader.

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https://physiotherapy.ca/awards-grants-bursaries-1https://physiotherapy.ca/sites/default/files/ghd_global_physiotherapy_bursary_0.pdf

Contact us: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com
Global Health Division: https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division