… Careers in Occupational Therapy at MGH Institute Topics Student Life Students from the Charlestown High School health track visited the MGH Institute of Health … for an immersive introduction to the field of occupational therapy. During their visit to the Occupational Therapy Clinical Learning and Performance Center (OT CLiPR), students heard from Assistant Professor Dr. Mary O’Donnell, who shared insights into the wide range …

… Moreno, and Caitlin Prescott, as well as physician assistant and pharmacy students from other Massachusetts schools on a 10-day trip to the West African nation. Led by … teaches the six students in a global immersion elective, and four faculty members from the other schools, the trip is part of an interprofessional Ghana Collaborative … therapists are spread thin in Ghana, but their services are valuable so having OTs from the U.S. added a needed lens in these centers that did not have OTs on hand,” …

… Professor Colleen Muse for the journey. Four pharmacy students and a professor from Western New England University as well as a medical doctor, a nurse … Health District. In addition to the breast cancer screenings, more than 500 people from children to elders received services such as blood pressure checks, body mass … (standing left) and pharmacy student Maddie Clark (standing center) during a home visit with community nurses. Brendamaria Cuadra and Lyndon Pelmore co-consulted with …

… Youth Scholars program. On two consecutive Thursdays, they listened and learned from MGH Institute graduate students in the school’s genetic counseling, nursing, … of academic fortitude and confidence.”  At the beginning of the high schoolers’ visit, Dr. Jane Baldwin, an assistant professor of physical therapy, provided an … you have a story the Office of Strategic Communications should know about? If so, email  ihposc [at] mghihp.edu .  …

… collaborating with Mass General Brigham Community Based Clinical Programs. A grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Service … rural communities Sabo noted the mobile aspect of the project will extend services from the Institute’s Sleeper  Center, located within the pro-bono Dr. Charles A. and … shows Harvard-Kent Elementary School pupils slides on her laptop during a recent visit. IHP nursing student Shannon MacDowell (middle) and Mass General Hospital nurse …

… Brain Injury/Stroke Chronic Illness & Disability Rehabilitation A contingent from the MGH Institute’s Occupational Therapy Department traveled to Washington, D.C. … OTD students Camryn To and Savanna Pendergraft joined others in the profession from across the country for the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) … and families are not left behind.” To stay engaged in ongoing advocacy efforts, visit https://www.aota.org/advocacy.   …

… in Krakow, Poland. This landmark event brought together occupational therapists from across Europe and around the world to share knowledge, expertise, and … Africa. Since its inception in 2019, OT ECHO has supported over 600 therapists from more than 40 countries. Utilizing an evidence-based telementoring platform, the … The next OT-Europe Congress will be held in 2028. To learn more or register, visit OT ECHO .   …

… ability to help individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life. From assistive technology and virtual reality to telehealth and advanced wearable … therapy that has become instrumental in tracking and supporting clients’ progress. From fitness trackers to advanced rehabilitation tools, wearable devices provide … and online platforms to provide therapy sessions without requiring clients to visit a clinic. This approach increases accessibility to therapy, especially for …