… contributions to the field of occupational therapy When your work has made a difference to patients around the world, people tend to notice. For Mary Hildebrand … of Fellows has recognized occupational therapist members of AOTA who have made a significant contribution to the profession. Fellows are nominated by current … Kim Erler, OT, PhD; and OT Professor Diane Smith, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA.  Lyons is a national leader in the fields of occupational therapy and rehabilitation sciences, …

… Student Life Those entering the physical therapy field help their patients on a day-to-day basis, but in between appointments and lessons they are working to … to enter the profession, it’s clear this population can make – and does make – a significant impact on people everywhere. Their innate desire to help others lends … Clinical Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy at the IHP, organized and led a virtual conference which featured many PT alumni speakers focused on the connection …

… A Bridge to a Better Life for Heart-Failure Patients … A Bridge to a Better Life for Heart-Failure Patients Topics Research Research by MGH Institute … would work with an occupational therapist only after it was determined they would get a pump, called a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), that would act as a … would work with an occupational therapist only after it was determined they would get a pump, called a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), that would act as a …

… has become When Marjorie Nicholas retired from running the Aphasia Center after a 23-year career with the MGH Institute, she knew her name would be mentioned there … but still volunteers with the Center every Friday with clients who have aphasia, a language disorder affecting one’s ability to speak, read, and write.  But life has … create something where people with post-stroke language problems could come and get seen by students and expert clinicians,” recalled Nicholas. “I had a research …

… The Hidden Curriculum and Fostering a Sense of Belonging … The Hidden Curriculum and Fostering a Sense of Belonging Topics Campus Culture Communication Sciences & Disorders … minoritized students in PT, OT, and SLP programs Allied health educators spend a lot of time and care formulating their curricula so that it will position their … likely that they will stay in the field.  This hidden curriculum is the subject of a research study being conducted by Dr. Laura Wolford, an assistant professor in the  …

… Opening the Door to a Career in Professional Sports … Opening the Door to a Career in Professional Sports Kristina Osorio DPT ’25 beginning physical therapy … with what she learned in the Physical Therapy program at the MGH Institute.  A collegiate softball player herself, Osorio’s interest in sports medicine began … Osorio. “I understand more of what it takes to be one of our athletes and how to get them back onto the field quickly. Because of the intensity in professional …

… President Paula Milone-Nuzzo told the gathering of faculty and staff. “As a group, you have seen many changes in your time here - even in the past five years - but through them all, you've remained dedicated to our mission. You are a very special part of this organization's history - each one of you are. You've … Smith, Physical Therapy 30 years Regina Doherty, Occupational Therapy Do you have a story the Office of Strategic Communications should know about? If so,  submit a …

… of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies , given his contributions as a core founding faculty of the program and his expertise in program curriculum … Meaghan Murtagh (blue) and Jordyn Durkin (black), as they give their time to a disaster medicine effort at the Chelsea Isolation Hotel at the beginning of the … which allowed me to truly achieve my goals long term and how I wanted to get there.” Quickly, he began doing the work he had long dreamed of doing: helping …

… the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July, OSC spoke with Dr. Diane Smith, a Professor of Occupational Therapy , about her interests in healthcare policy and … on disability issues? My interest in disabilities began when my mother had a stroke after the birth of my twin sister and me. Her stroke resulted in right-side … in an older city like Boston which has a lot of historical buildings that get around accessibility standards. Describe public perception and awareness of the …