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.
Research Specialty
Shami’s research focuses on advocacy, human rights, disability, health care teams as well as professional issues for occupational therapy.
Fun Fact
Shami makes an effort to try new occupations on a regular basis. This year it will be white water rafting down the Ottawa River next month. After all, an activity will not become meaningful unless it's attempted!
Courses Taught
MSc OT, McMaster University
2010-2011
Term 5: Inquiry & Integration (I&I), Guest Speaker on Advocacy
Term 5: Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP), Guest Speaker on Behaviour and Occupational Performance and Guest Speaker on the Auto Sector
Term 3: Inquiry & Integration (I&I), Guest Speaker on Models of Disability classes
Term 1: Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP), Guest Speaker for Occupational Analysis Module
Assistant Professional Practice Coordination in the PREP course across all terms of the program
2009-2010
Term 6: Evidence-Based Practice, Supervisor
Term 6: Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP), Course Co-coordinator
Term 6: Inquiry & Integration (I&I), Tutor
Term 5: Inquiry & Integration (I&I), Guest Speaker on Advocacy
Term 5: Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP), Guest Speaker on Behaviour and Occupational Performance and Guest Speaker on the Auto Sector
Term 5: Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP), Course Co-coordinator
Term 3: Inquiry & Integration (I&I), Guest Speaker on Models of Disability classes
Term 1: Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP), Guest Speaker for Occupational Analysis Module
2008-2009
Term 6: Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP), Course Co-coordinator
Term 5: Inquiry & Integration (I&I), Guest Speaker on Advocacy
Term 5: Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP), Guest Speaker on Engaging Adults with Acquired Brain Injury and Guest Speaker on the Auto Sector.
Term 5: Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP), Course Co-coordinator
Term 3: Inquiry & Integration (I&I), Guest Speaker on Models of Disability classes
Term 1: Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP), Guest Speaker for Occupational Analysis Module
Term 1: Professional Roles & Experiential Practicum (PREP), Course Co-Coordinator |