… integral to my personal and professional development and my career. She gave me the skills and freedom I needed to make it happen.”  “Sophie exemplifies the type … as clinicians, and their own biases.  “Learning about OT through this lens forced me to reflect deeply on my work and my goals and evaluate my role within that,” she … and the Northeast ARC.  So where is Bellenis off to next?  “My work will guide me to my next adventure, whether that’s supporting Asali as we take on more partners …

… “Having worked in acute rehab for a long time at that point, it was amazing to me how much change we saw in our participants in just one week,” explains Spellman. … really creates a tight-knit community, and it was just really exciting for me to see an IHP student in that role.” Spellman thinks the experience will be … to be great to work with,” she adds. “It is also really fulfilling, and it shows me the potential of what occupational therapists can do for our clients.” Do you have …

… first in Illinois for two years, then in Florida and later in Missouri. “It took me a long time to figure out what I actually wanted to do in occupational therapy, … Walt Disney World as an OT in a practice that was all physical therapy, except for me.” Trying to find her niche in OT, Smith decided to switch gears. She stepped into … University. It was there that something clicked for her. “Working in academia made me realize that that was what I really wanted to do,” explained the now professor of …

… doors open to students and letting them know that it's OK to come and chat with me personally about anything that they're concerned about in the clinic or in within … system. It’s trying to make sure that this person feels like they have time to ask me questions.” Last week, the Occupational Therapy Department had a similar alumni … doors open to students and letting them know that it's OK to come and chat with me personally about anything that they're concerned about in the clinic or in within …

… identifying my mission,” said McWherter Cranna. “The PPOTD program taught me how to think about tackling large-scale change in the healthcare landscape – what … about, who to collaborate with. The program was also invaluable because it guided me through the literature synthesis – which was a massive undertaking.” A Bold Goal – … McWherter Cranna shared. “The support and guidance I received at the IHP showed me that these goals were not only possible, but completely attainable.”  …