… stigma and poor health outcomes for individuals who live in larger bodies. When I was at the Brigham, we had a dietitian speak with us at one of our Grand Rounds about … and it's something that people should be able to change on their own. It doesn't account for structural things like socioeconomic status, where you live, what your … but there is still a lot of ableism and weight centeredness in our PT profession. My personal take is that if a patient is coming to us asking for support with weight …

… the research you are conducting in your PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences Program. My research interests are focused on bridging the gap between research and clinical … services for patients with disorders of consciousness. With the support of my research mentors, Dr. Joseph Giacino and Dr. Yelena Bodien, I have been learning a … after brain injury, measurement theory, and implementation science.   2.    What was the catalyst for you pursuing an additional degree? I first learned about the PhD …

… to you? Barbara shares: "The alumni mentorship I received meant a lot! Melany was my mentor at the Center for Cancer Risk Assessment (CCRA) at MGH, where I am now … and lots more. Melany is a great genetic counselor, which makes me excited about my career, as we received the same education and training. The alumni mentorship also … to you? Barbara shares: "The alumni mentorship I received meant a lot! Melany was my mentor at the Center for Cancer Risk Assessment (CCRA) at MGH, where I am now her …

… or intellectual disability and are experiencing a mental health crisis. In my role as director, I oversee our clinical team and direct care staff to ensure the … principles of adaptation daily to find creative solutions to problems and ensure my staff members are successful in keeping our unit running smoothly. I found the … with adolescents, I left loving both populations. Finding a job in the NDU was a unicorn of opportunity — being able to work in pediatric mental health with a …

… 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 …