I would like to wish everyone an exciting new year at the School of Naprapathy! The pandemic is far from over, community transmission is high, and the burden on the healthcare system remains significant.
Many of you are surely wondering what the spring semester will look like, particularly regarding mandatory components, examinations, and clinical rotations.
As of now, the following recommendations from January 12th apply:
“For universities and higher education institutions, partial distance learning should be used as a tool to reduce density in classrooms, but it should not be implemented as a full-time measure. Educational components that specifically require on-site instruction, as well as exams and assessments, should also be conducted on-site with appropriate infection control measures, such as during entry and exit, and by ensuring the ability to maintain physical distancing within the premises.”
I am confident that, with the experience we have gained over the past few years, we will be able to carry out this year in a safe, stimulating, and rewarding way, even if we may need to make rapid adjustments should the government introduce new restrictions.
Our organization rests on a stable foundation with even more staff members in education, research, pedagogy, and ICT. New pedagogical tools are being introduced continuously. For example, this semester the School of Naprapathy is introducing “instructor treatment” at the clinic, a way for students to observe and create clear professional goals throughout their education. Another example is that Per Palmgren, Associate Professor at Karolinska Institutet, who previously worked as a consultant, is now being hired by the college to further drive pedagogical development. Martin Asker continues his work as Head of R&D to further strengthen our academic standing. A project involving advanced-level commissioned training for thesis supervisors is currently being realized. Collaboration with the naprapathy program in Finland at XAMK within the master's program is progressing. All of this is to ensure that the School of Naprapathy can continue to develop and provide medical education of the highest quality.
With these projects and many more, I look forward to the spring semester of 2022 at the School of Naprapathy!
Best regards,
Helène Schulte, Licensed Physician, PhD
President, School of Naprapathy