18 - 31 Aug 2022
HKPA Physiotherapy Student Attachment Program (2022/23) HKPA emphasizes the importance of all-roundedness of physiotherapy students, and we are pleased to announce the launching of the HKPA Physiotherapy Student Attachment Program (2022/23).
Objectives:
The objective of the HKPA physiotherapy student attachment program is to provide opportunities for students in entry-level physiotherapy programs to network with experienced physiotherapists in a specialty area and engage in the work and activities of Executive Committee (EC) or a particular Specialty Group (SG) or Work Group (WG) of HKPA. The program is intended to promote both personal and professional growth of the participating students.
Program content and duration
- The student can choose to be attached to one of the following:
- Executive Committee
(https://www.hongkongpa.com.hk/about-hkpa/organizational-chart/)
The EC has 4 subcommittees, each of which performs different functional duties:
- Membership subcommittee
- Promotion and Public Relations Subcommittee
- International Affairs and Public Relations Subcommittee
- Professional Development Subcommittee
- Specialty Group (SG)
(https://www.hongkongpa.com.hk/about-hkpa/specialty-groups/)
There are a total of 12 SGs covering a wide spectrum of physiotherapy specialty areas.
- Work Group (WG)
(https://www.hongkongpa.com.hk/about-hkpa/specialty-groups/)
A WG is a precursor to SG. There are currently 4 WGs.
- The program duration is from 1 Oct 2022 to 31 Dec 2023
- Upon completion of the program, all participating students will receive a certificate of appreciation issued by
Expectations:
During the attachment program, the participating student is expected to:
- support the planning and implementation of activities organized by the assigned EC/SG/WG of HKPA (e.g. annual conference, continuing education courses, community exercise classes, );
- network with the members of the assigned EC/SG/WG of HKPA;
- actively promote HKPA and its activities to fellow
- Complimentary registration of the HKPA annual conference and activities organized by the assigned EC/SG/WG will be provided during the program
Eligibility:
- Students currently enrolled in an entry-level physiotherapy program offered by one of the following institutions:
- Caritas Institute of Higher Education
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Tung Wah College
- In year 1, 2 or 3 of the study as of Sept 30, 2022.
- A valid HKPA student
Application:
- Please indicate your top 8 choices (in order of priority) using the google form provided (https://forms.gle/3R7MNfj8uJuvAi4z8).
- There are limited quotas for each group: 6 for EC, and 4 for each SG/WG. If the number of applications is more than the set quotas, successful applicants will be chosen randomly using a computerized
- Each student will be only be assigned to one EC/SG/WG.
Application period: 18 Aug 2022 – 31 Aug 2022
- The outcome will be announced before 10 Sept 2022
- Enquiries: Ms Sara Poon via sarapkwsarapkw@gmail.com and cc to Mr. Sam WAN at smallwan3340@yahoo.com.hk
