The School of Physical and Occupational Therapy Graduate Student Association (SPOTGSA), which represents over 350 Professional Master’s students in physical and occupational therapy, serves as a liaison between the student body and the faculty. It aims to resolve students’ grievances and enrich their university experiences.
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The student association’s council is made up of a group of volunteer students who have been elected by their peers to represent SPOT Professional Master’s students’ best interests. This includes organizing events, fundraising, offering networking and leadership opportunities, as well as advocating for all PT & OT students.
This past fall, M1 physical therapy student George Roumeliotis was elected as the president of the 2019-2020 SPOTGSA council. The council consists of 9 executive members and 8 cohort representatives.
“Our student body encompasses a diverse collection of cultural, religious, social, and academic groups,” affirms Roumeliotis. “Our goal is to support them by promoting inclusivity, health and wellness, and skills development. We want to provide students with an unforgettable experience during their time at ƻԺ.”
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Annual events include a Clinical Placement Q&A held for both and students. Master’s students share their experiences with clinical placements and answer questions from the undergraduate and Qualifying Year cohorts.
The council also aims to raise awareness of the physical and occupational therapy professions by hosting events on-campus such as and .
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- President (president.spotgsa [at] mail.mcgill.ca (Email)) : George Roumeliotis, PT M1
- VP Finance (finance.spotgsa [at] mail.mcgill.ca (Email)) : Lara Theberge, PT M1
- VP Internal (internal.spotgsa [at] mail.mcgill.ca (Email)) : Chelsea Eng, PT QY
- VP External (external.spotgsa [at] mail.mcgill.ca (Email)) : Jennifer Chan, PT QY
- VP Academic PT (academic.spotgsa [at] mail.mcgill.ca (Email)) : Neel Chandarana, PT M1
- VP Academic OT (academic.spotgsa [at] mail.mcgill.ca (Email)) : Laury-Anne Bolduc, OT M1
- VP Communications (comm.spotgsa [at] mail.mcgill.ca (Email)) : Mathilde Lavoie, PT M1
- VPs for Graduationgrad.spotgsa [at] mail.mcgill.ca ((Email)): Laurence St-Pierre & Tayseer Vericain, OT M1
Visit the or for a complete list of council members.