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What year did you start the program?
2020
What are your prior degrees and at which institutions?
Master of Occupational Therapy: Worcester State University ‘15 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Providence College ‘10
What was your favorite course in the program?
OH 885: Leadership in Interprofessional Teams
What was your Innovation Project title?
A Continuing Medical Education Workshop: Increasing Hospitalists’ Understanding and Collaboration with Occupational Therapy on the Medicine Service
Tell us about your Innovation Project.
This project will use an educational seminar to increase physicians’ understanding of the role of occupational therapy in the hospital setting to subsequently improve appropriate use of OT services in the hospital setting.
What do you think is special about the Post-Professional OTD program here at the MGH Institute?
The PP-OTD program focuses on identifying problems and creating innovative solutions while being supported by incredible mentors and encouraged by amazing classmates. The program is progressive while still being grounded in theory and history and the course content is both meaningful and immediately applicable.
Why did you choose to come to this program?
I hold the mission, vision, and values of the IHP in such high regard. I am passionate about interprofessional education and collaboration, and the PP-OTD program provides a unique opportunity to learn alongside and from other disciplines, while also finding innovative ways to advance the OT profession in the most current, evidence-based ways. The IHP and its community is inclusive, dynamic, and supportive and was the best fit for my future.
What are your goals for the future after you graduate?
My goals continue to unfold. I hope to be an agent of change for interprofessional education and collaboration whether that be through the lens of academia, hospital leadership, or a private practice that brings together many disciplines to provide the best patient care to optimize quality of life and meaningful engagement in roles, occupations, and contexts. These positive patient outcomes can then help showcase the unique role of OT and highlight the importance of interprofessionalism.