… for either of them but for two MGH Institute alumni, running the Boston Marathon was special. It not only brought Olivia Rotelle OTD ’22 and Abdulrahman Sabbagh, HPEd … in Boston was an unforgettable milestone — especially meaningful as it brought my running journey full circle,” said Sabbagh. Boston is where it all started for me, and completing my 18th marathon — and sixth World Marathon Major — right here was incredibly …

… Pediatrics For 2017 graduate Sophie Bellenis, becoming an occupational therapist was a perfect combination of her love of Tanzania and passion to help children. After … growing up around children – babysitting, working at summer camps, and watching my mom teach – so going into occupational therapy was a perfect blend,” Bellenis … and training could be helpful to a variety of populations. “Diane Smith made my dream of international work possible through her support and guidance,” Bellenis …

… CAS '22 What is your favorite IHP memory or moment? I have many great memories of my time at IHP. Every course I took in the Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy & Language (CAS) program was incredibly enriching and immediately relevant to the work I was doing. I learned so much from my professors and my peers, and treasure the connections I made throughout the …

… of Rhode Island, 2009 MS, Occupational Therapy, Boston University, 2012 What was your favorite course in the program? Tie between Quality Improvement and Program … Occupational Therapy Practitioners Tell us about your Innovation Project. One of my professional passions and the focus of my innovation project is advancing the role of OT in the intensive care unit (ICU). …

… a professional career in California, and now the 2009  MGH Institute graduate was just a few weeks away from working the  Olympic Games in Paris , her third as a … everybody made it. They're all done. They all raced. Those are successful Games. My job is to make sure everyone is at full strength, full capacity, and can get to … a walk-on rower at Boston University, where McLoughlin competed for four years.  “My rowing career was not as great as my PT career,” said McLoughlin with a chuckle. …

… and at which institutions?  MSOT, Mercy College, 2011 AAS, Suny Orange, 2004 What was your favorite course in the program? Teaching and Learning in the Health … and a high prevalence of untreated insomnia. These issues led me to build my innovation; a sleep program for adults with insomnia using CBT-I in an outpatient … key deliverables consisting of a brochure and a program manual. I was able to put my innovation into practice relatively quickly and in three months I had over 12 …

… have rumbled about in recent years, and I barely paid attention. Being busy with my solo practice, I didn’t take the time to pursue it in-depth, and the obstacles to telehealth seemed significant and daunting. While my state practice act included telehealth as an option (kudos to Washingtonian … Really, people? Get it together before I invest my time in you. Still, I was intrigued. Really? Physical therapy? Doesn’t the word “physical” imply a hands on …

… itself to be the perfect intersection of a lifelong interest in healthcare and my inherently creative nature,” she said. “I chose nursing because I love getting to … gala, will graduate in the September cohort of the BSN program. “With the start of my career just around the corner, I hope to begin my career working with neonates or … my career in either nursing education or as a certified nurse midwife.” “There was an impressive candidate pool for this year’s scholarship applications, and you …

… to me that, as a provider, I am opening the door to all patients, meeting my patients where they are at, and ensuring they are getting the personalized care … folks, particularly adolescents, are in desperate need of help. This issue was only exacerbated by the pandemic. We often see limited beds, and long waits that … me in the healthcare system. I have found that providers were dismissive of my sexuality and did not see how it affects not only my physical health but also my …