Placement counselling session
Date:16th June 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue: Old Auditorium, Galgotias University
Location: Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Audience: Sem 6 and Sem 8 BPT Students
🎯 Objective of the Session:
The primary aim of the event was to prepare final-year physiotherapy students for professional placements by guiding them on job readiness, resume development, interview strategies, and available opportunities in the physiotherapy field.
👨⚕️ Guest Speakers:
- Dr. Rajesh Pal (PT)
* BPT, MPT (Orthopaedics)
* Certified Functional Manipulation Therapist (Chile, South America)
* Certified Dry Needling Therapist (Thailand), IASTM Therapist (Greece)
* Founder, PAL Physiotherapy, Gurgaon
- Dr. Dheerja Babbar (PT)
* BPT, MPT (Ortho), COMT, MIAP
* Certified Sports Rehabilitation Therapist (USA)
* Group Head, Physiotherapy – Sarvodaya Hospitals & Research Centre (Faridabad & Greater Noida)
🗓️ Session Overview:
The session began with a warm welcome address by the Dean and introduction of guest speakers.
Key highlights of the session included:
Internship & Observership Opportunities
Insights into the importance of hands-on training and how to secure placements in reputed clinics and hospitals.
Resume & Portfolio Building
Step-by-step explanation of resume essentials tailored for physiotherapy students.
Interview Skills
Mock interview tips, body language cues, and common Q\&A practice to boost confidence.
Career Pathways in Physiotherapy
Clinical vs. academic vs. research vs. entrepreneurship opportunities discussed in detail.
Interactive Q\&A
Students actively participated, asking real-world questions about specialization choices, clinic setups, and global certification options.
📸 Glimpses of the Event:
- Live Session Image– Dr. Rajesh Pal delivering an insightful talk on 'what recruiters look for" and Dr Dheerja on bridging the gap between academic and clinical world .
- Felicitation Ceremony – Tokens of appreciation were presented to the guest speakers by Dr shagun.
- Engaged Audience – Students were seen attentively participating throughout the session asked question regarding feild and the guest answered .
🎤 Student Feedback:
Students shared overwhelmingly positive feedback, appreciating the clarity of information, practical advice, and the motivational insights offered by the experts. Many found the session to be a turning point in shaping their professional outlook.
📌 Conclusion:
The Placement Counselling Session was a grand success, fulfilling its objective of guiding physiotherapy students toward a clearer and more confident entry into the job market. The Department of Physiotherapy extends heartfelt gratitude to the guest speakers and all participants for making the event impactful.
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