hi all,
im a physio from india and have just moved into hk with my husband. I have tried to get myself registered with the Hong Kong physiotherapy association but was asked to give a written as well as practical exam next year on account of "inadequate knowledge". Its kinda wierd coz my graduate course from India has a duration of 4.5 yeasr compared to teh 3 year graaduate course offered by hk polytechnic uni here. Also they seem to have clearly ignored my post graduate qualification from New Zealand. This means ill be out of work for almost 2 years...not very impressive on a cv.....I am actually contemplating going to Singapore to work. Has anyone had similar difficulties...or has given this exam? If so ur experience might be helpful....Also are there any physios from India working here who have faced similar problems? Also how important is it to know cantonese? I am currently taking classes for cantonese...but the language is tough...I doubt if I'll be able to speak fluently!!!!