Newsletter Published in the CAIPE Website

Link: https://www.caipe.org/news/caipe-report-reflecions-7th-european-interprofessional-education-network-conference-2017-michael-palapal-sy-mhped-otrp

Thank you so much to the Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education (UK) for featuring my newsletter about the "European Interprofessional Education Network" Conference in your official website. This opportunity is extra special because this year, the CAIPE is celebrating its 30th year of foundation as a global organization. Again, I would like to thank the CAIPE Chair, Sir Richard Pitt, for the opportunity to be able to attend in global conferences like the EIPEN as a student. I also would like to express my sincerest thanks for the hospitality of the CAIPE Members who accommodated my before, during, and even after the EIPEN conference: Ms Jenny Ford, Ms Helena Low, and Ms Emma Beal. The title of my newsletter is "CAIPE Report: Reflections from the Seventh European Interprofessional Education Network Conference 2017" which contains the highlights, learnings, and future directions from the EIPEN 2017 Conference. For students and professionals who are interested in interprofessional education and collaborative practice as well as its applicability to research fields such as substance addiction and community health (my research interests), please download in the CAIPE website or in this blog entry. CAIPE Report by Michael P. Sy, MHPEd, OTRP

My Work Translated in Greek

I am enthused to announce that my recent work "Kids and Gadgets" has been translated from English to Greek Language (Ελληνική Γλώσσα) by an occupational therapist from Greece (Dimitris Baltoumas, kudos to your great translation). Upon posting the original infographic, he asked me for permission to translate my work as he intends to use it for his own therapy center in Greece (Λόγος και Πράξη). I never thought that my work would be appreciated beyond my expected audience. Wow lang, Lord!

And here is the finished product with the translation by Dimitris himself. I am still in awe that my creative work has been translated into an ancient language. Amazing!

What a great way to celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day as early as now! Hoping that more collaboration like this will transpire in the future. :)

525,600 Minutes of PhD

Today marks my one year of living and studying in Japan as a PhD student in occupational therapy. And just before the semester starts, when it'll be busier, I decided to visualize what happened for the past year through an infographic. I intend to print and post this in my room to serve as a reminder of God's faithfulness in my life. The past year has been a great ride not because of all these accomplishments, but also because of the challenges I encountered. The things imprinted in this infographic is just the tip of the iceberg. I know that there will be more obstacles to conquer, but I will stand firm and keep on until I finish my studies by 2019, by God's grace. To God be the glory, honor, and power!