… 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 … way of the 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 …

… able to honor the work that all the students do,” said Luella Benn, Assistant Dean for Student Services. “Especially to look at how the students are contributing above and beyond to make life better for everyone in our community.” Added Nada Jovanovic, Student Services Coordinator: … really just means a lot. I’m very grateful for my cohort and for my faculty.”    Check out the carousel of winners:  Physical therapy student Lexi Nieves (l), honored …

… Spreads Love Through Letters Topics Campus Culture Area of Expertise Mental Health Last week, 30 students attended a Valentine’s Day card-making event hosted by the MGH Institute’s Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD). The cards were sent to an LGBTQ+ youth group in Boston called … with the affiliated organizations and have future events either with them or for them.” …

… Session Second-year Entry-Level Occupational Therapy students showcased their work last week with a mock conference poster session to an audience of peers and invited faculty and staff, "The opportunity helps build skills for their doctoral capstone work when they need to present their final projects as posters during OT Scholarship Day," said Midge Hobbs, assistant dean for interprofessional education. The presentations were part of their Foundations in …

… 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 … session are reviewed by O’Donnell and two third-year students who took this course last year and are now completing their Advanced Doctoral Experience (ADE).  Natalie …

… Paths Ensuring equitable healthcare, speaking up, motivating others, advocating for patients of color, cultural nuances, mentorship, and utilizing one’s network — just some of the topics touched upon during last night’s conversation with Black physical therapists to coincide with Black … to talk with. It mostly just lets them know that they're not crazy or wrong for feeling uncomfortable when these things happen. A lot of times microaggressions …

… Interprofessional Education Area of Expertise Genetics Interprofessional Education Last week, adjunct assistant professors and genetic counselors Elizabeth Fieg and … Physician Assistant Studies students the “Foundations of Medicine in Genetics” for the second consecutive year. “It was a great opportunity to meet and work with … patients to experts, such as genetic counselors. “There are endless opportunities for collaboration and interdisciplinary education between genetic counselors and …