Events

The inaugural Global Educators Meeting brought together prosthetic and orthotic educators, administrators, NGOs, accrediting bodies and industry representatives from around the world to improve communication and collaboration among schools globally.Participation130 participants40 countries representedFirst-ever GEM meetingHighlightsThe programme included:WHO update on global P&O servicesEducational methodologiesStandards and guidelinesBreakout sessions on future education prioritiesConference recommendations became the roadmap for […]

Approximately 100 participants from 35 countries attended GEM2018, representing every continent.The programme addressed current and future perspectives in prosthetics and orthotics education, with particular emphasis on the newly launched ISPO Standards for Prosthetics and Orthotics Education.HighlightsTopics included:Outcome-based accreditationEducational researchAssessment methodsStudent-centred learningCurriculum developmentPre-meeting surveys revealed strong interest in:Problem-based learningOSCEsProgramme evaluationEducational research Website: here Event Report Download Event […]