Scholarships in orthotics, prosthetics and orthopedic care: international training to empower orthoprosthetists in Senegal

Canadian Post-Secondary InstitutionCollège Montmorency
International Partner Institution(s)Institut supérieur d'études paramédicales de Mbour
Partner CountriesSenegal
Level of StudyCollege CertificationCustomized Training
Field of StudyHealth sciences
Key Thematic Area(s)Health Sciences

This project aims to address the shortage of qualified orthoprosthetists in Senegal by offering eight graduate students from the Institut supérieur d’études paramédicales de Mbour (ISEM), including five women, 350 hours of training at Collège Montmorency. The four-month course will lead to college certification in orthotics, prosthetics and orthopedic care.

Recognized internationally and within the college network, this training will enable scholars to master computer-aided design technologies, specialized software, synthetic materials, and acquire skills in orthopedic care.

Adapted to promote equality and inclusion, this initiative will strengthen ISEM by developing local expertise, reducing dependence on foreign trainers and contributing to the empowerment of Senegal’s only orthoprosthetic training institution.

Candidate Profile:

Candidates will be recent graduates of ISEM with a professional degree in orthotics and prosthetics. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic record and their motivation to enter the job market.

Number of scholarship positions:

8

Length of Stay in Canada:

4 months

Application period:

January 2025

Selection process:

Internal recruitment only

For more info:

Educational advisor for international projects
simon.morin@cmontmorency.qc.ca

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