I Raghuram. P, obtained Undergraduate and postgraduate from The TN Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Guindy, Chennai. Served as a faculty at Meenakshi College of OT, Faculty in-charge in Dept. of OT at NIEPMD(GOI), Chennai. At present Head, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Occupational Therapy at SRIHER. I am a scholar in SRIHER from Oct.2018.
Completed fellowship in Musculoskeletal, Hand & Ergonomics (MHE) from Santhosh University, Ghaziabad affiliated to Academic Council of Occupational Therapy, AIOTA.I published in indexed/UGC approved / Non indexed International journals. I was also involved in state Govt.Project (Vazndhu Kattuvom)as a rehabilitation assessor.
I am a life member of All India Occupational Therapists Association(AIOTA) and TN branch of AIOTA. I was a secretary at TNAIOTA from 2012-2016. At present, I am the President/Convenor of TNAIOTA since 2016- till date. I organised Awareness Programs / Camps/ CRE/CME/Conferences for the professionals and public. Created Awareness of the Importance of Occupational Therapy in the Health and rehab sector and initiated to reopen and open B.O.T program in the Central/State Govt.Institutes and Private Universities. Received awards and Honoured for the professional contribution in Tamil Nadu.
I am interested in delivering lectures/Hands on Training from Pediatric to Geriatric and community based rehabilitation.Research interest: Pediatric, Neuro and Psychiatric rehabilitation. Executed focused individual research dissertations for the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Occupational Therapy Students.
P.G – Effectiveness of modified constrained induced movement therapy (mCIMT) to improve upper extremity functions for the children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
U.G – Comparative study on balance training in Hemiplegia with sensory and without sensory impairment.
Eminent Delegate Award for rendering service in the field of Higher Education by the Ardor Com organisation.
Best Teacher Award From International Star Book of Record (2022)
Best Social Worker Award of the Year 2021 for the contributions in the field of Occupational Therapy Education on Feb’2021.
Received “COVID Warrior Appreciation Award” from All India Occupational Therapists’ Association on March’2021.
Received “International Kalam’s Golden Awards 2020” in the category of “Best Educational Achiever Award” on Oct’2020.
Received “First Excellence Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in Occupational Therapy” on Feb’2020 from yellow cross society.
Received “Professional Excellence Award 2020 From AIOTA” at Mumbai for my Professional contributions in India.
Received “Award from Dr. C.M.K. Reddy on Mayday” 2018 for “Professional Contribution and Excellence in the Health/Rehab Field Category”, organized by Alandhur fine arts, Chennai.
Won “Best Paper Award (Faculty Category)” – in State level conference, held at Coimbatore, Dec’ 2017.
Won “Best Paper Award” – in International Conference on Multiple Disabilities, held at New Delhi (Vigyan Bhavan) in 2014.
Holding Life membership in the All India Occupational Therapists’ Association (AIOTA) with membership number L-3344/07 reflects a longstanding commitment to the field of Occupational Therapy. This membership, sanctioned by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), denotes a high level of professional recognition and adherence to global standards in Occupational Therapy practice. My registration/license number, 051185, confirms my qualifications and credentials in this discipline. Through this association, I engage with a network of professionals dedicated to advancing the practice, education, and research in Occupational Therapy, contributing to the enhancement of therapeutic practices across India.
As a life member of the Tamil Nadu All India Occupational Therapists’ Association with membership number L-205/10, I am actively involved in the regional professional community dedicated to Occupational Therapy. This membership underscores my commitment to professional development and collaboration within the state of Tamil Nadu. By participating in this association, I contribute to local initiatives aimed at improving therapeutic practices and healthcare delivery. This involvement also provides opportunities for continuous education, professional networking, and advocacy for the Occupational Therapy profession at a state level, promoting best practices and innovative approaches in patient care.