Member May 2025: SAPNA Member Community Meeting (On Demand)-Session Recording

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The presentation highlighted the work of the South Asian member community of APMR, focusing on Sapna group activities. A significant part of the meeting was dedicated to showcasing a global health initiative in Peru led by Supramani Sitarama and Priscilla Mapelli, which focuses on rehabilitation services. This initiative, called Dreaming and Working Together, has been providing medical and rehabilitation assistance, particularly for amputees in Peru, for over two decades. The program addresses the high need for rehabilitation services in a country where healthcare is often under-resourced. The organization has fostered a sustainable amputee program through collaboration with local healthcare providers and the utilization of a Rotary Grant to train local professionals. The discussion also covered future plans for mentorship and community activities within the South Asian PM&R community, including establishing a directory for members and fostering mentorship programs. The importance of developing expertise in inpatient and neurorehab medicine to meet growing demands was also emphasized. The session concluded with an invitation for community members to leverage social media to highlight their contributions globally.

Keywords

South Asian community

APMR

Sapna group

global health initiative

rehabilitation services

amputee program

mentorship

neurorehab medicine