Education
2004/05: MSc. Physiotherapy: University of the Western Cape (UWC), South Africa
2003/04: BSc. (Hons.) Physiotherapy: University of the Western Cape (UWC): - South Africa
1998 – 2000: Advanced diploma in Physiotherapy: Kigali Health Institute (KHI), Kigali, Rwanda
Other training Skills
2007: Certificate Training Program: Strategic Information in Support of Improved HIV/AIDS Programming by Schoo of Public Health, National University of Rwanda (SPH/NUR) in collaboration with Tulane University.
2006: Certificate of attendance on management of HIV/AIDS infections, Tuberculosis, Malaria and Medical education by Faculty of medicine, National University of Rwanda
2006: Certificate of participation at the 6th World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) – African region biannual scientific Congress: Dar-es-Salaam – Tanzania.
2005: Certificate of participation in international “Training of Trainers” course, at Kigali Health Institute – Rwanda, in collaboration with University College - London.
Publications
Tumusiime D (2006) Influence of Previous Participation in Physical Activity on Its Perceptions Among Tertiary Institution Students in Rwanda. African Journal of physical, Health education, Recreation and Dance, (AJPHERD); 12 (3): 287 – 297.
Abstracts
Tumusiime David (2007) Chronic diseases of lifestyle in Africa: A call from WCPT Africa. Physiotherapy. 2007;93 (S1):S162.
TUMUSIIME K. DAVID (2006) Influence of Previous Participation in Physical Activity on Its Perceptions Among Tertiary Institution Students in Rwanda: A Need to Address Chronic Lifestyle Diseases Through Physical Activity. Presented at African Congress of WCPT Dar es Salaam, August, 14-19.
Research skills
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Research on Perceptions of physical inactivity as a health risk behavior among tertiary institution students in Rwanda. MSc. Thesis: University of the Western Cape – Republic of South Africa
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Research on “The impact of PMTCT counselling on a mother’s knowledge of HIV transmission: in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Certificate Training Program: Strategic Information in Support of Improved HIV/AIDS Programming, by School of Public Health, National University of Rwanda (SPH/NUR) in collaboration with Tulane University.
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Research on Physiotherapy management of quadriceps muscles among patients on transtibial traction at Kanombe Military Hospital:- Rwanda. Advanced Diploma in Physiotherapy research report:- Kigali Health Institute: Rwanda.
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Currently research project about “Epidemiological Study of Peripheral Neuromuscular conditions in People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and Disability in Rwanda”
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Supervises students research reports, Kigali Health Institute, faculty of Allied Health sciences.
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Presentations on research studies done at different conferences/ workshops
Subjects /lectures:
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General Human Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Exercise therapy, Rheumatology and Physiotherapy for Nurses- evening program
Professional activities
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Chairperson, Professional Development & Clinical Education Programme commission, department of physiotherapy, Kigali Health Institute.
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A member of admission board committee at KHI
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General Secretary, Association of Physiotherapists in Rwanda- actively negotiated and made the association’s affiliation to the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) in Vancouver 2007 WCPT congress.
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Prevention of health risk behaviors including like HIV/AIDS, sedentary lifestyle-promotion of Physical activity by enhancing behavior change among institution, societies and communities
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Professional development and clinical education
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Making partnerships with other national and international institutions of learning in order to share and disseminate knowledge
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Research to improve evidence based practice
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Guidance and canceling particularly students
Contact:
Cell-phone: (+250) 08749398
Emails: kabagemad@yahoo.com |
