… therapy could help patients with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) was the culmination of her yearlong independent study with  Dr. Jennifer Thomas , the … and functional implications.  I didn't know much about ARFID before I started my research. I've always been drawn to more well-known eating disorders, like … June, and when I was a student here, ARFID wasn't even mentioned. I added it into my presentation, and I asked, ‘Has anyone heard of ARFID?’ and almost everyone raised …

… up in Malaysia with seven siblings and parents who did not finish high school, it was a struggle to find the money to attend school from the time he was a youngster. … from Puerto Rico to Boston in the 1980s.“It allows me to think of ways to expand my support for them because I know firsthand that we're a unique demographic with … is now Cruz’s mentor. “He's been a great help with orienting me with not only with my PT education but also being a BIPOC student,” said Cruz, who studied exercise …

… to assist students of color. The collaboration and ways to reverse inequalities was discussed at the Institute’s annual fundraiser on October 14. The virtual event, … “The interprofessional focus of the IHP stood out to me as I envisioned developing my skills to become a well-rounded member of a health care team,” said Regan, a … me every day. … I am grateful beyond measure to be given the opportunity to pursue my dream and my passion, so that I may one day pay it forward to patients, their …

… to those who had the fortune of learning from and working with her. “Ms. Ionta was, and remains, a role model for so many of us – a true professional, a leader, a … Hospital, spoke of what he learned over the past three years. “I found that my time in the Center not only helped me implement the critical material learned in … making therapy an enjoyable experience for all,” he said. “It has helped shaped my practice as the new grad I am today.” Ionta’s nephews, Bruce and Scott Cochrane, …

… where I teach coursework and mentor students in our Entry-Level OTD program . I was also recently appointed as the coordinator of clinical operations for the … While I’m consistently utilizing skills gained from the PP-OTD program to enhance my professional performance as an educator, the knowledge I gained in quality improvement and program evaluation is particularly relevant to my new role. I learned practical strategies to systematically monitor, assess, and …

… crowd to her cheering family. A two-year journey of balancing work and education was complete and the reward — a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the MGH Institute of … a high-volume patient load. “They all seemed very supportive of the program and my enrolling, and that’s why I became interested.” Although the program is rigorous — … she decided to pursue her DNP. “It’s something I wanted to do, just to advance my degree in nursing,” noted Martel. “I’m happy about it because I think that it will …