International
ASHT's International Committee is committed to the mission of advancing the specialty of hand therapy through communication, education, research and the establishment of clinical standards throughout the international community. Here you can learn more about international hand therapy organizations, meetings and fellowships, volunteer opportunities and more.
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International Organizations
International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT)
The mission of the IFSHT is to provide global networking and educational opportunities to develop and enhance the practice of hand therapy. IFSHT represents more than 5,000 hand therapists worldwide, and endeavors to promote the principles and practice of hand therapy internationally, thereby increasing the number of patients who receive specialized rehabilitation.
IFSHT UPDATE (12/4/12)
In just 13 weeks, therapists and hand surgeons from around the world will meet to share information, update their knowledge base and connect with one another from March 4-8, 2013 in New Dehli, India for the joint IFSSH-IFSHT Congress. For further program details and registration information, click here. Don't miss this unique opportunity to travel to a country with an amazing diversity of religions, languages, and cultures and at the same time gain new insights for your day to day professional practice.
If you are already registered: All visitors to India, require a visa. Don't forget to apply for visa at least six weeks prior to the congress, visas are not available upon arrival. Most participants will be able to travel to India on a tourist visa, some countries will need to apply for a conference visa. More information
IFSHT-IFSSH Teaching Grants: IFSHT and IFSSH have joined together to support international projects that further the practice of hand therapy. Recently, a group of Canadian hand therapists traveled to Uganda to work with and teach local therapists there about hand therapy. This project was supported by a grant from the IFSHT-IFSSH International Teaching Fund. Do you have a project or are you considering one that will further the practice of hand therapy in a country other than your own? If so, you can apply for support from IFSHT-IFSSH. Projects are eligible for up to $1,000 in funding. Click here for more information and the application forms for the IFSHT-IFSSH International Teaching Grant program.
IFSSH Newsletter 2012 - Vol. 3
Meetings & Fellowships
Canadian Society for Hand Therapy 2013 Conference
May 3-4, 2013
Delta Bow Valley, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
XVII Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand Congress
May 29-June 1, 2013
Antalya, Turkey
Australian Hand Therapy Association Courses
AHTA Fundamentals of Hand Therapy
August 2013
Perth, Australia
AHTA Advanced Trauma Course
November 20-23, 2013
Melbourne Australia
ASHT International Invited Lecturer
This lecture is financially supported by ASHT and allows an international therapist to become a faculty member at the ASHT Annual Meeting. The invited lecturer's costs are subsidized. The International Invited Lecture is an invited position; however, if you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please contact asht@asht.org.
Review a full list of ASHT's fellowship and graduate programs.
Evelyn Mackin award from the Philadelphia Hand Foundation
Evelyn Mackin award from the American Hand Therapy Foundation
Volunteer Information
International Volunteer Toolkit
Find useful tools such as travel tips, up-to-date information on countries around the world, language tools and travel insurance.
Access a list of organizations that sponsor international volunteer opportunities.
*This listing is provided as a resource and not an indication of ASHT endorsement.
