Midge Hobbs, OTD, OTR/L

Midge Hobbs is the Assistant Dean of Interprofessional Education and directs the IMPACT courses at the Institute. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy entry-level doctoral program and teaches Foundations in Teaching and Learning and the Mental Health Lab. In addition to her curriculum responsibilities, Midge is a trained Balint group facilitator and regularly co-leads sessions for faculty and staff.

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 is 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, specializing in cardiopulmonary conditions.

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 and Learning
Mental Health
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.

The potential role of occupational therapy in the treatment of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.

Using Narrative to Integrate Anti-Oppression into Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Competencies.

Outcomes of an interprofessional peer facilitator program: Building a confident, competent, and collaboration-ready healthcare workforce.

Cardiopulmonary Conditions.

See ResearchGate Profile

In addition, Dr. Hobbs regularly presents at conferences and industry events. Please see her CV for a complete list of presentations.

Infusing JEDI competencies in interprofessional education to build a more just healthcare workforce and society at ASAHP Conference. 2024.

Mitigating burnout in interprofessional health educators: A novel use of Balint groups at NEXUS Summit. 2024.

Infusing JEDI competencies in interprofessional education to build a more just healthcare workforce and society at The Gold Foundation Summit. 2024.

Addressing the harmful effects of microaggressions in practice: Promoting a culture of respect in interprofessional teams through simulation at NEXUS Summit. 2023.

Contact Information

ahobbs@mghihp.edu
(617) 724-1269
Shouse- 416

Curriculum Vitae

Awards and Honors

NEOTEC Irene Allard Award for Fieldwork Education, 2024

The Irene Allard Award is presented annually to recognize fieldwork educators who demonstrate exceptional competence, creativity, and practice in Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Education.

National Academies of Practice Fellow, 2024

From National Academies of Practice

Pillars of Excellence Award: Fostering Community, 2024

A Pillars of Excellence Award for Balint Group Leadership Team recognizes and celebrate teams and individuals who uplift our mission of preparing health professionals and scientists to advance care for diverse society through leadership in education, clinical practice, research and community engagement.

Award for Excellence in Advancing Interprofessional Education and Practice, 2023

From MGH Institute of Health Professions. This award honors an individual or team that has distinguished itself in advancing interprofessional education or practice (IPE/P) within, or in collaboration with, MGH Institute of Health Professions.

Teaching Excellence Academy for Learning (TEAL) Fellow, 2023

From MGH Institute of Health Professions. The Teaching Excellence Academy for Learning, or TEAL, is an honorary society for faculty members who demonstrate sustained contributions to the teaching mission of the Institute.

Award for Teaching Excellence, Occupational Therapy, 2021

This award honors an IHP instructor who is dedicated and committed to enhancing the educational experience of occupational therapy students. This individual consistently integrates learning activities/research mentorship that enable students to expand their knowledge, skills, and attitudes in occupation and evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and professional reasoning.