Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Dr. Pooja  Gaikwad (PT)

Dr. Pooja Gaikwad (PT)

Assistant Professor
Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Professor with a proven track record at MGM School of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai adept at mentoring students and enhancing learning through innovative teaching methods.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications

Work History

Assistant Professor

MGM School of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai.
Mumbai
10.2024 - Current
  • Roles at MGM School of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai.

1. Clinical in-charge of Sports OPD and Sports conditioning department.
2. Clinical in-charge of Musculoskeletal IPD.
3. Batch co-ordinator of BPT semester III & IV.
4. Batch co-ordinator of Sports MPT.
5. Member of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell- NAAC Criteria IV.

6. Sterrin commitee member-

1. Purchase department In-charge

2. Library In-charge

3. Infrastructure In-charge.

4. Departmental CAP custodian In-charge.

  • Guide for 1 internship group ad co-guide for 2 internship groups for their mandatory BPT research methodology.
  • Mentored BPT and MPT students for facilitate learning.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.

Consultant Physiotherapist

Yashwant Hospital, Mumbai
Mumbai
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing patients based on urgency and complexity of needs for optimal results.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify specific needs and develop targeted interventions.

Consultant Physiotherapist

Just Cure Physiotherapy Clinic
Mumbai
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Implemented innovative pain management strategies that contributed to improved patient comfort during rehabilitation sessions.
  • Maintained thorough documentation of patient progress notes for enhanced communication among healthcare providers involved in each case.

Physiotherapist

Adam's Wylie Physio Rehab Centre
Mumbai
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
  • Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term health and wellbeing.

Education

Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy -

Terna Physiotherapy College
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
04.2001 -

Bachelor's in Physiotherapy -

PT School And Centre, TNMC & B.Y.L. Nair Ch. Hospital
Mumbai, India.
04.2001 -

Skills

Student research guidance

Mentoring students

Teaching excellence

Student counseling

Student records management

Online teaching

Classroom presentations

Academic research

Classroom management

Technology-based curriculum

Accomplishments

  • I was part of the organizing committee of the "First International Conference In Human Movement Science" organized by MGM Centre of Human movement Science, MGM School of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai from 7th, 8th and 9th November, 2025.
  • Falicitation by NEP SAARTHI activitiy for judging the "Academic Debate competition" in September, 2025.

Certification

1. FDP: Workshop on Assessment Mapping and Outcome Attainment

Timeline

2. Data Analysis with SPSS & AI tools

03-2026

3. Mastering the Engineering Publication Journey: rom Submitting to Publishing your Research.

03-2026

4. Introduction to Ergonomics Workplace Analyisis

03-2026

6. "Research Paper Writing and Concepts" organized by Research Foundation of India

03-2026

10. Faculty Development Program on "Statistical Analyisis with Excel

03-2026

5. NEP 2020 Orientation & Sensitization Programme (MMC-138-2026-FEB-B-07351)

02-2026

1. FDP: Workshop on Assessment Mapping and Outcome Attainment

07-2025

7. NIeCer 103: Scientific Writing in Health Research organized by SWAYAM

05-2025

9. IP Awareness/Training program under NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AWARENESS MISSION

04-2025

8. AHA certified Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program

01-2025

Assistant Professor

MGM School of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai.
10.2024 - Current

Consultant Physiotherapist

Yashwant Hospital, Mumbai
05.2024 - 09.2024

Consultant Physiotherapist

Just Cure Physiotherapy Clinic
10.2022 - 08.2023

Physiotherapist

Adam's Wylie Physio Rehab Centre
01.2021 - 02.2022

Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy -

Terna Physiotherapy College
04.2001 -

Bachelor's in Physiotherapy -

PT School And Centre, TNMC & B.Y.L. Nair Ch. Hospital
04.2001 -
Dr. Pooja Gaikwad (PT)Assistant Professor