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International Clinical Experiences

World map with countries visited by OT and PT students while on International Feildwork Placements.
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Physical and Occupational Therapy students have completed international feildwork placements in several countries.
International fieldwork learning opportunities are encouraged and supported by the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy.  Interested students must follow the procedures as outlined in the clinical course outlines.  Complete information on the application procedures, on-going and new project development initiatives is provided during the preparatory clinical seminars.

Once students have been granted permission by the School to complete a clinical course at an international destination, all students must complete the following steps; 

  1. Register at the McGill Travel Registry
  2. Complete the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Global Health mandatory pre-departure online modules
  3. If interested, students may consider the following student-run, non-credit course for additional preparation. This course is available in the winter term for free (Spaces are limited to 25). 

Student funding is available once the internship is approved by the OT or PT program process. (refer to course outlines)

Funding possibilities

Graduate mobility awards

SPOT Global Health Travel awards (Not available for the present academic year of 2023-2024)

FMHS Global Health Program travel awards

Collage of students completing feild work in rehabilitation in countries around the world
Physical and Occupational Therapy students learning and engaging while on international fieldwork in India, Barbados, Nicaragua, Cree Territory, and South Africa.

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