Mohamed Sathak A.J College of Physiotherapy

Mohamed Sathak trust is a charitable educational organization established in 1973 by philanthropic Mohamed Sathak family of Kilakarai, Ramnad district, Tamilnadu, India, with the noble aim of promoting technical, medical and management education and training of personnel to meet the technical, health and managerial needs of the country. At present our trust is governing 14 institutions.

Mohamed Sathak A.J College of Physiotherapy at Chennai was started in 2001, is recognised by Government of Tamilnadu under G.O.NO.51 dated on 22.02.01, and affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University.

Our stepping stones

The College with the help of highly trained and experienced staff offers Bachelor of Physiotherapy Degree (B.P.T- 4 1/2 yrs ) 4 Years Course with an additional six months of compulsory full time internship in either Government or Private hospitals approved by the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University.

To attain vertical growth in the fields of Physiotherapy Profession, The college has upgraded its capacities to conduct the MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY (M.P.T) 2 Years course.

Under the affiliation of The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

The Specialties under Master Program

1. Advance Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics

2. Advance Physiotherapy in Neurology

3. Advance Physiotherapy in Cardio Pulmonary Disease

4. Sports Physiotherapy

About our University

The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University.

Which is situated in Southern part of the City of Chennai (formerly Madras) in the State of Tamilnadu, South India. This is the only Medical University in Tamilnadu capable of granting affiliation to new medical and paramedical colleges, government or self – financing; and awarding degrees (until 1988, all degrees of Health Sciences were awarded by the University of Madras). The motto “HEALTH FOR ALL” reflects all the objectives of this medical University.

Students have excellent exposure to all kinds of patients in the department of
· Locomotor handicapped training at department of physical medicine and orthopedics

· Cardiothoracic rehabilitation

· Neurological rehabilitation

· Plastic surgery, hand rehabilitation, burns

· Rheumatology

· Leprosy rehabilitation

· Sports and fitness

· OBG and Community center.
Clinical Tie-ups: The Clinical Skill acquisition, which is embedded in Physiotherapy gets fulfilled by the above tie up arrangement with all leading Government and Private Hospitals.

Library

The main objective is to support the educational and research programmes of the institute by providing physical and intellectual access to information, consistent with the present & the anticipated educational & research functions of the institute.

The Library consists of Reference section, Journal section, Reading hall, & Stack room. The Library has unique collection of Encyclopedias, Hand-books, Textbooks, Journals, Video-cassettes and C.D’s etc.

The Library is fully computerized, automated, well furnished with spacious reading hall and it consists of modules of Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Circulation, Serial control, Article indexing, & OPAC.

The Library is part of the inter-library loan system to share resources with other libraries and is a member of the British Council Library, The T.N Dr. MGR Medical University etc.
· Access System for all students and staffs.

· Intranet based online public access.

· Catalogue (OPAC) facility.

· Internet Accessing and photocopier facility.

· Online e-journal access facility.

· Institutional Membership of British council Library, The T.N Dr.MGR medical university

· Book Bank facility for SC/ST students.

· Reprographic facility.

· Total volumes: 2752, International Journals: 05, National Journals: 08, Magazines: 05

Placement Cell

· For qualified physiotherapist, opportunities exist within and outside the country.

· The opening are not limited to private practice, but extends to employment in Polyclinics, Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centers, Disability homes, Old age homes and Fitness & Health Clinics.

· IT industry gives it’s opening as Fitness specialist, after a short term training preferable to physiotherapists. Physiotherapy jobs in foreign countries still remain open, for us to knock them. Physiotherapists can enter into application specialization for Therapeutic and diagnostic Equipments, industries as Ergonomic Counselors, research and development with Bio Medical Engineers and so on.

· A placement cell functions within the college, which assists the students in securing a good job.

Hostel

· With an intention to provide a residential environment to the professional students, the college has men’s hostel and Ladies hostel separately.

· Hygienic and delicious food at affordable cost is provided separately for vegetarian and Non-vegetarian students.

· Transport facility is available connecting to all parts of the city

Extra curricular activities

To bring out their talents and leadership qualities, the students are encouraged to attend

· Conferences, workshops, seminar at state and National level.

· Cultural programmes & sports

· Community affairs and exhibitions

· Annual picnics and educational Tours

· Activities through Youth Red Cross (YRC) Society

· Socially relevant activities: AIDS awareness ,legal literacy, community development etc.,

144/1, Sathak center annex Nungambakkam High Road,
Nungambakkam ,

Chennai 600 034,

Tamil Nadu, India.
Ph 044)2833 4988, (

044)65550555 Fax: 044-42089340
Ph: 044-28334988