… Rehabilitation PhD '16 Alumni What year did you start the program?  2012 Hannah is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. She is working in the Cardiovascular Research Lab at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. … Cord Injury on Quality of Life, Independence, and Participation. What do you think is special about the PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences program here at the MGH …

… bingo, and connecting outside of session reminded me how special the IPC community is.”  On Post-it notes that formed a heart, students shared why they were thankful … “Celebrating their wins together reminds me of why this work matters — recovery is stronger when we all walk the journey together!” The event was an opportunity for clients to gather socially, which many clients say is an important part of their recovery journey and provides meaningful connection …

… said Lyndon Pelmore, a second-year OT student. “This trip reminded me that it is more important to maintain the ability to meet a person where they are at instead of where you think they should be. It is important to leave biases and assumptions at home when interacting with clients … that does breast cancer screenings using an ibreast exam device. Breast cancer is a big issue for African women and there is a lot of stigma around it in Ghana so …

… among the top-rated programs in New England.  The    Doctor of Physical Therapy  is tied as the top-ranked program in New England, and tied for 11th nationally out of … physical therapy programs. The   Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology  is 2nd in New England and tied for 9th nationally out of 281 ranked programs. It is in the top 3% of all SLP programs in the country.  The Entry Level  Doctor of …

… ramp leads to within the Town Hall.” The pavement around accessible parking spots is poor and limits access to people with disabilities, the auditorium doesn’t have a … (tactile map, braille, raised characters, or those for non-English speakers) is necessary for individuals with visual or cognitive impairments and non-English … ramp leads to within the Town Hall.” The pavement around accessible parking spots is poor and limits access to people with disabilities, the auditorium doesn’t have a …

… Doctor of Occupational Therapy student at the MGH Institute. Salis, who is in her second year of the three-year program, was part of a contingent of 10 OTD … time to speak with staffers of legislators from her home state. “Advocacy work is hard work, but it is of the utmost importance for our clients and our profession.” A staff member of … Doctor of Occupational Therapy student at the MGH Institute. Salis, who is in her second year of the three-year program, was part of a contingent of 10 OTD …

… Plummer , dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences .  McKinnon is an associate professor of occupational therapy. She received her Doctorate from … an interprofessional clinical doctoral program which launched this summer. Perry is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, … at Tufts Medical Center. A medical SLP expert and dysphagia researcher, Perry is the Director of the Swallowing and Communication Collaborative Research Lab , with …

… Mentorship Circle for Collaborative Connection through the IHP. This offering is supported by a grant from Mass General Brigham to the Department of Occupational … a weighted blanket or fidget toy, that match the needs of their mind and body that is also critical to de-escalating a situation. And most importantly, linking their … OTPs, students, or a combination? We’ve had a wide range of OTPs from different areas of practice join us in the group. Some are current IHP occupational therapy …

… experience as a physical therapist, faculty, and administrator, Dr. Laura Plummer is well positioned to lead the health and rehabilitation sciences school into the … are nationally recognized and have high U. S. News & World Report rankings. “Laura is an innovative teacher and dedicated administrator who has been a catalyst for … closely with Laura over the past year, I have seen how creative and energetic she is. I am excited about the vision and leadership she will bring to SHRS. With her …