Careers in Rehabilitation Sciences

An interactive session on Careers in Rehabilitation sciences was conducted on 6th October 2021 at Ziauddin University. The session was hosted by Ms. Fatima Hamza (Sr. lecturer, DPT coordinator Link Road) and the speakers were Ms. Neelam Zehra (VP/HOD Occupational Therapy Consultant Occupational Therapist Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ziauddin University Vice-President Finance Pakistan Occupational Therapy Association Editor Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation, Member of Who Rehab Development Program Member of World Federation of Occupational Therapy) Dr Amna Aamir Khan (Associate Professor, Postgraduate Program Coordinator Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ziauddin University Editor, Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation) and Ms. Qurat ul Ain Adnan (Head of Department, Assistant Professor, QEC Coordinator Physical Education, Health and Sports Sciences Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ziauddin University) The main aim of the session was to discuss the importance of  rehabilitation sciences in modern medical practices and to guide the students who want to opt for rehabilitation sciences as career. The speakers very proficiently highlighted the career opportunities which can be grabbed and the post-graduation choices which are available in the field of rehabilitation. Ms. Neelam gave an insight of the filed with respect to occupational therapy, Dr. Amna Amir khan explained the rehabilitation sciences in regard to physical therapy furthermore she updated regarding undergraduate and postgraduate programs in physical therapy. Ms. Qurat ul Ain Adnan enlightened the audience with the role of Physical Education Health and sports sciences. The panel also summarized the process of admission in Ziauddin college of Rehabilitation sciences and the valuable contribution of ZCRS to the field.