… When Age is More than a Number … When Age is More than a Number Topics Clinical Experience Area of Expertise Rehabilitation … had the chance to gain a new perspective on working with older patients.  PT 713 is a lifespan course for second-year physical therapy students that is split into two parts, one of which looks at adult neurodegenerative conditions as …

… coming up with the idea and developing the plan for the project. Once the plan is in place, data collection begins for most in late spring and early summer of that … in peer-reviewed journals,” said Direct of Student Research Allison Cirino, who is the instructor for four courses that are the backbone of the capstone process for genetic counseling students.  Cirino is also responsible for ensuring the students have projects and committees to support …

… a foundational role in informing my broader work.” Professor Andrea Pittman , who is director of the Audiology program, received an ASHA Editor’s Award for her article … Hearing in Children With and Without Hearing Loss: Where and What the Speech Is Matters for Local Speech Intelligibility . Several students and alumni were … that I can make a change in this field through ASHA and state organizations. It is an experience that I am so grateful to have done alongside fellow classmates and …

… so the health professions more accurately reflect the demographics of the country is something on which Tiffany Passie will focus her attention over the next year.   … would give students from all health professions access to the loans, her focus is on the profession she will join upon graduating in 2022.   “I am particularly … health care professionals lead to more minority providers in medically underserved areas,” said Passie, whose mentor is Josh Merson, associate director of the PA …

… Information Physical Therapy The life of a doctor of physical therapy student is a blend of academic learning, hands-on experience, and personal growth. This … learning : Students engage in case-based learning sessions, where each course is centered around patient case scenarios. Students then apply foundational, …   Specialty Electives : Students have the opportunity to take elective courses in areas of interest, such as sports physical therapy, pediatric physical therapy, …

… Doctor of Occupational Therapy advocate for their profession Hope Hilsenrath is used to taking a hands-on approach to learning, but on September 20, she and six … Act (H.R 2474).   Another bill that the group worked to garner support for is the OT Mental Health Parity Act (H.R.8220/S.1592 ), which would require the … Telehealth has been especially beneficial for individuals in rural or underserved areas, and video home visits allow OTPs to address home safety issues that can't be …

… different state to state and can have very different programs … to determine who is eligible, what benefits are paid out, how healthcare workers are reimbursed and at … there are 11 state measures concerning abortion or reproductive rights. She says is important for people to understand these measures and brought up a citizen … said Ladd. “I really encourage people to read about this because there is a lot of nuance to it. I think it behooves as all to know how our ballot …

… my learning later,” Canela said. “Probably the biggest thing I took away from it is how important PT, OT, and SLP are to every part of a child's development. Also, … my learning later,” Canela said. “Probably the biggest thing I took away from it is how important PT, OT, and SLP are to every part of a child's development. Also, …

… booklet that other hospitals can use if they want to do replicate the program and is looking forward to working with other Mass General Brigham OTs on doing a bigger … mental health. She obtained a certification in perinatal mental health and is collaborating on an “Early Relational Health” initiative with Dr. Theresa … booklet that other hospitals can use if they want to do replicate the program and is looking forward to working with other Mass General Brigham OTs on doing a bigger …