… smiling kids, where theory meets reality, and every moment is a chance to learn.  For the past two years, OT students have spent time with children and teachers at … In the fall, groups of second-year students have the opportunity visit the school for a hands-on experience working with pre-school children while taking the … Beth Kadlec , an assistant professor in the OT program. “They assess them to the best of their ability because they're in the middle of taking their core courses, so …

… that recognizes and encourages scholastic excellence as well as provides a vehicle for entry-level occupational therapy students to exchange information and to … coming day to go beyond the requirements of an education, to continue to learn for the knowledge and growth it brings to us, and to help others meet their needs to the best of our abilities,” third-year student Alice Lee, president of the IHP chapter, …

… informally and occasionally worked with colleagues, there hadn’t been an easy way for faculty with common interests to collaborate. That now is changing with the … main topic of the school’s annual Research and Scholarship Day on April 25. The event, held before a large gathering of faculty, staff, and students, focused on the … the school day. “For instance, one-on-one intervention four times a week may be best for outcomes but the schools we work with don’t have those resources,” she said, …

… rehabilitation. Classes may be in full swing this fall at the MGH Institute, but for a handful of Doctor of Occupational Therapy Students, a summer experience in … program under the umbrella of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA’s) that just finished its sixth year.  … trust someone like me to say they have a child like that,” says AlHeresh. “So, our best chances of giving that child who is hidden at home some type of rehab service is …

… led to completing the programs.  The Post-Professional OTD program is designed for licensed occupational therapists who seek to deepen their leadership, … of the program, including Courtney Swanson, who served as the student speaker for the program.  “Courtney is deeply passionate about occupational therapy’s role in … Department Sarah McKinnon told the audience in 1CW. “Her advocacy and vision for how OT can support the emotional and behavioral well-being of children and youth …

… that they will use to collect pilot data with the goal of using it to apply for external funding to advance their research. “The goal is for the faculty to help … and Kristtyan Tran at the November 28 Seasonal Social for Impact Practice Center event, sponsored by Tedy's Team. Client David Santaniello (right) chats with Emily … mix that happens between the staff, students, and clients that just brings out the best in everyone. There is a lot of hard work and learning wrapped up with caring and …