… were pressured to make life-altering decisions within 24-48 hours. It caused me a lot of moral distress and was the starting point of wanting to advocate for a … other ways.  “When I talked to Sarah, it sounded like it was really going to help me achieve that goal of taking a non-clinical lens to have an impact clinically in … have before. I’m so grateful for that opportunity because it really skyrocketed me into this next level of being an OT and opened my eyes to possibilities of having …

… my running journey full circle,” said Sabbagh. Boston is where it all started for me, and completing my 18th marathon — and sixth World Marathon Major — right here was … was absolutely incredible,” Rotelle. “I am so grateful for the IHP for giving me this opportunity. I had the time of my life running the Boston Marathon and I’m so … my running journey full circle,” said Sabbagh. Boston is where it all started for me, and completing my 18th marathon — and sixth World Marathon Major — right here was …

… who volunteered to help.  “Being part of Child Development Day means a lot to me,” shared Kaitlin Young, whose 18-month-old child participated in the event. “It’s a way for me to show my general support of science and higher education, but it also allows me an amazing chance to begin from a super early age teaching my child the importance … who volunteered to help.  “Being part of Child Development Day means a lot to me,” shared Kaitlin Young, whose 18-month-old child participated in the event. “It’s …

… 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 …