Midge Hobbs OTD, OTR/L, is the IMPACT Practice Curriculum Director at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, MA. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy entry-level doctoral program and serves as a Clinical Faculty Coordinator on one of the Interprofessional Dedicated Education units at MGH. In addition to her curriculum responsibilities coordinating interprofessional education at the Institute, Midge also spearheads a Mental Health Lab and teaches Foundations in Teaching and Learning in the ELOTD program.
Midge is originally from the UK and received her MA in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University in Boston. She earned a post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University where her innovative scholarship focused on narrative-based pedagogy to support interprofessional education and faculty development.
Clinically, Midge specializes in adolescent mental and behavioral health and currently serves as a clinical education consultant for Sheppard Pratt residential services in Baltimore, MD. She also has experience in long-term acute care, rehab, and home health with a specialty in cardiopulmonary conditions. She is invested in leadership development with experience at the national level representing the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Bachelors, Health Sciences/Complementary Medicine, Westminster University, London, U.K
- MA, Occupational Therapy, Tufts University, Medford, MA
- OTD, Occupational Therapy, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
- Interprofessional Education
- Mental Health
- Leadership
- Teaching and Learning
Dr. Hobbs has published numerous papers - some titles are highlighted below. You can view a complete listing of Dr. Hobbs's publications on ResearchGate or in her CV
Cardiac and pulmonary diseases.
In addition, Dr. Hobbs regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see her CV for a complete list of presentations.
Shaping Attitudes and Behaviors for Collaborative Practice with Interprofessional Peer Facilitators at Lightning Talk NEXUS Summit 2020.
The Impact of Story in Shaping Strong, Sustainable Interprofessional Behaviors at NEXUS Summit 2020.
Advancing Interprofessional Education through Peer Facilitation at American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference.
Simulation-Based Learning: Developing Professional Reasoning through Experience and Reflection at AOTA 2018 Education Summit.
Roadmap to Leadership: Skills for Leadership Sustainability. Workshop at American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference.
