… chair of the Occupational Therapy department . After serving as chair-elect for the past year. McKinnon assumed her new role over the weekend during the … Kim Erler were inducted as Fellows .  The National Academies of Practice is the only interdisciplinary group of health care practitioners dedicated to advising … academy, where professionals from 17 health professions come together to advocate for policies that strengthen healthcare systems and improve patient outcomes,” said …

… a space where students can build connections and friendships and simply be there for each other when they have questions.” During the event, first-year students were … and the Buddy program. “I'm excited to get hands-on experience and get to know my ‘OT big’ as I call it,” shared Jami Lashinsky, a first-year OTD student. “I'm very … a space where students can build connections and friendships and simply be there for each other when they have questions.” During the event, first-year students were …

… duo had presented at the 2024 AOTA INSPIRE conference in Orlando, FL and applied for the October’s AOTA specialty conference. Their address is an expansion of the … in these experiences with us as well. “The OTD program at the MGH Institute not only provided me the education to be a ‘good treating OT clinician,’ but I was taught how to be an advocate, an innovator, a collaborator, an agent for change, and a believer in mental health occupational therapy. It is through the …

… the MGH Institute Occupational Therapy Department held the 2026 induction ceremony for the honor society on Tuesday in Shouse. Pi Theta Epsilon supports the practice of … and encouragement with the new members.   “The purpose of Phi Theta Epsilon is not only to recognize what you have accomplished, but to call you forward to what you … therapy is to remain grounded in what makes our profession unique. A deep respect for the lived experience of individuals, a belief in the power and meaning of …

… Titled, “Occupational Therapy's Role in Hospital-Acquired Delirium: Guidance for Interventions and Case Study Examples,” Sullivan and colleague, Marley Kalata, … management, including assessments, interventions, and a comprehensive workflow for acute care.  “Unfortunately, no matter where you work in the hospital, you will … life,” said Sullivan. “This past spring, I took an OTD capstone student who is now my colleague and co-presenter (Kalata). Together, we explored OT's role in delirium …

… according to Sarah McKinnon, the program’s director. “This program is a way for occupational therapists to understand the process of identifying problems, … who in addition to her role at the Institute, serves on the board of directors for the American Occupational Therapy Association Political Action Committee and is … the Institute’s innovative interprofessional education model, making it the only post-professional curriculum to include team-building skills in every course. In …

… Atwood Speech, Language, and Literacy Center , the Marjorie K. Ionta PT Center for Clinical Education and Health Promotion , the Tabor/Connor Family Occupational Therapy Center for Leaning, Participation, and Rehabilitation , and the Ruth Sleeper Nursing Center … she could open up a can. She laughed for 10 minutes, and was saying, “Oh my Goodness! Opening up cans is going to help me so much with my meal preparation.” …