… care of individuals with Disorders of Consciousness in the acute hospital setting. Tell us about your Innovation Project. As an Occupational Therapist practicing in the acute care setting in Hawaii, I observed gaps in knowledge and awareness around best practice when caring for individuals with Disorders of Consciousness in the acute care setting. This …

… BRIEF: Hobbs Wins Award for Fieldwork Education … BRIEF: Hobbs Wins Award for Fieldwork Education Topics Clinical Experience Interprofessional Education Area … area of practice, and keeping one foot, or at least a few toes, in this practice setting helps me better prepare students in our own entry-level OTD Mental Health Lab … essential support and development opportunities for OT students in a group setting, making a significant impact on their learning and professional growth.” …

… in the future.  Building a diverse, multilingual healthcare workforce is crucial for improving healthcare outcomes and decreasing disparities. Having individuals from … The program began this past summer when a group of students visited the Institute for an introduction to audiology, speech-language pathology, physical therapy, … opportunities that exist.” Plummer, Angelina Dipietrantonio, Project Specialist for the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and Mary Ellen Ferolito, …

… career as a physical therapist, there were three types of prosthetic legs for people with limb loss. Which one someone got was based on the where on the leg … and what physical therapists will have to learn about them to provide optimal care for their patients.  “I'm always staying up on date on research as part of being in … to attend grand rounds at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital to hear the latest updates on the research.  “Surgeries like these that allow people to control …

… BRIEF: Holiday Party Raises Good Cheer and Nearly $5,700 for Student Emergency Fund … BRIEF: Holiday Party Raises Good Cheer and Nearly $5,700 for Student Emergency Fund Topics Campus Culture The MGH Institute didn’t let heavy … holiday spirit as approximately 125 faculty and staff gathered in 1 CW last night for the annual holiday party.  “Look at this place,” exclaimed president Paula …

… Year’s resolution has grown into a creative and community-centered passion project for Sarah McKinnon, chair of the Occupational Therapy Department at the MGH … in local Barnes and Noble locations and see McKinnon sit down with CBS Boston news anchor Anna Meiler to discuss the book. A larger celebration is planned for late … and meeting people where they are. For learn more about The Cheerful Chip, visit www.smalltotsbooks.com. …

… and Cultural Studies, Indiana University Bloomington, 2010 What are your goals for the future after you graduate? The PP-OTD program at the MGH Institute pushed me … peer-reviewed studies or translating evidence into practical interventions for school-based occupational therapy. My instructors guided me to see potential … These experiences expanded both my skill set and my professional worldview, setting me on a path where continuous improvement feels not just essential, but …