Profile
Shami has completed her post-secondary education at McMaster University in Biochemistry with a minor in Theme School on International Justice and Human Rights (1999), Occupational Therapy (2001) and Rehabilitation Science (2006). Her thesis examined the role of occupational therapists in advocating with/for people with disabilities. Clinically, she has provided occupational therapy services in the areas of forensic psychiatry and disability management.
Currently, Shami is an Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science. Her time is divided between two roles: Assistant Professional Practice Coordinator in the Occupational Therapy Program and Curriculum Lead in the Occupational Therapy Examination and Practice Preparation (OTepp) Project.
Fun Fact
Shami makes an effort to try new occupations on a regular basis. Occupations explored in the last year include knitting, kayaking and traveling to South Asia alone. After all, an activity will not become meaningful unless it's attempted!
Courses Taught
MSc OT, McMaster University
2010
Supervisor of student project entitled: Exploring Meaning and Engagement in a Palliative Care
Context Term 6 OT 749 - Evidence Based Practice (EBP)
Course Co-coordinator for Term 6 OT 738 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Tutor in Problem Based Tutorials Term 6 OT 737 - Inquiry & Integration (I&I)
Guest Speaker on Advocacy in Term 5 OT 727 - Inquiry & Integration (I&am;I)
Guest Speaker on Behavior and Occupational Performance in Term 5 OT 728 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Guest Speaker on the Auto Sector in Term 5 OT 728 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Course Co-coordinator for Term 5 OT 728 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
2009
Supervisor of student project entitled: Exploring Meaning and Engagement in a Palliative Care
Context Term 6 OT 749 - Evidence Based Practice (EBP)
Guest Speaker for Occupational Analysis Module in Term 1 OT 618 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Guest Speaker on Models of Disability classes Term 3 OT 637 - Inquiry & Integration (I&I)
Course Co-coordinator for Term 6 OT 738 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Course Co-coordinator for Term 5 OT 728 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Guest Speaker on the Auto Sector in Term 5 OT 728 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Guest Speaker on Engaging Adults with Acquired Brain Injury in Term 5 OT 728 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Guest Speaker on Advocacy in Term 5 OT 727 - Inquiry & Integration (I&I)
2008
Guest Speaker for Occupational Analysis Module in Term 1 OT 618 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Course Co-coordinator for Term 1 OT 618 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Course Co-coordinator for Term 6 OT 738 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum
Course Co-coordinator for Term 5 OT 728 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Guest Speaker on Advocacy in Term 5 OT 727 - Inquiry & Integration (I&I)
Guest Speaker on Auto Sector in Term 5 OT 728 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Guest Speaker on Neurodegenerative Disorders in Term 5 OT 728 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Guest Speaker for two sessions on Work in Term 2 OT 628 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Guest Speaker on Challenging Interviews for Term 2 OT 628 - Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP)
Guest Speaker for Cognitive Approaches in Term 2 OT 627 - Inquiry & Integration (I&I)
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