Final year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) students of the 2021 batch, Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Sciences (CoHS), Gulf Medical University, successfully organized the 4th Student-Led Research Day on 04th June 2025.This academic event offered a platform for graduating students and their faculty mentors to showcase their year-long research achievements and academic diligence.
The symposium featured research presentations across key physiotherapy specialties, including Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy, and Neurophysiotherapy, with contributions from 11 dedicated student groups.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Ramprasad Muthukrishnan, Associate Dean – CoHS, and Dr. Kumaraguruparan, BPT Program Director, who emphasized the significance of research in shaping the future of evidence-based physiotherapy practice. Their addresses set a tone of academic excellence and inspired collaboration.
The research presentations reflected the collaborative efforts between students and their supervisors, drawing engaging questions and feedback from esteemed session reviewers:
- Dr. Renuka Devi Mahadevan – Assistant Professor- Department of Physiotherapy
- Dr. Mamdouh Gabr – Assistant Professor- Department of Physiotherapy
- Dr. Rajasekar Sannasi – Assistant Professor- Department of Physiotherapy
Their insightful comments and constructive critiques added immense value, enhancing both the depth and clarity of the student projects. The atmosphere encouraged intellectual curiosity, peer learning, and critical appraisal, key traits in any future healthcare professional.
To recognize the outstanding efforts and commitment of the participants, Dr. Ramprasad, Dr. Kumaraguruparan, Dr. Satheeskumar, and Dr. Meruna presented certificates of appreciation to all student researchers. This symbolic gesture celebrated the culmination of their academic journey and honored their pursuit of scientific excellence.
The event concluded with closing remarks and a vote of thanks by Dr. Kumaraguruparan and Dr. Ramprasad, who reiterated the importance of research in elevating physiotherapy practice. They encouraged students to maintain their passion for inquiry and lifelong learning.
“The Student Research Day stands as a proud reflection of our commitment to academic excellence, clinical relevance, and innovation. I commend their dedication and encourage them to continue pushing the boundaries of knowledge in their future careers.” said Dr. Praveen Kumar, Dean, College of Health Sciences.
This Student-Led Research Day is a glowing testament to this vision and a proud milestone for the Class of 2025.