… Department of Physical Therapy to new heights. If you’re looking for an example of a physical therapy graduate from the MGH Institute of Health Professions who has … of Physical Therapy, after serving as interim chair for the past year. “It’s a department of wonderfully talented people and I’m honored to be named chair and … development opportunities for faculty and staff, prepared for an accreditation visit, and offered stability during unexpected crises,” he said. “She is well …

… out to me was the impact that just caring about somebody can have,” said Mercuri, a second-year student. “If you lead with empathy, you can really get a lot done. You don't need to have all the PT or medical answers. You just need to … in front of you and really sit with them and listen to them, and you can get a lot done in that way.” The learning and exposure to a different environment were …

… learning, where students from multiple programs learn with and from each other, is a cornerstone of the IHP.  Studies show that team-based patient care improves health … overall professional readiness, and at the Institute interprofessional learning is a cornerstone of all programs.  Child Development Day Bringing together over 300 … Aphasia Program (S-IHP's CAP) and his caregiver took the stage on October 26 to share his story. He’s been diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder caused …

… Student Life Those entering the physical therapy field help their patients on a day-to-day basis, but in between appointments and lessons they are working to … to enter the profession, it’s clear this population can make – and does make – a significant impact on people everywhere. Their innate desire to help others lends … Clinical Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy at the IHP, organized and led a virtual conference which featured many PT alumni speakers focused on the connection …

… Opening the Door to a Career in Professional Sports … Opening the Door to a Career in Professional Sports Kristina Osorio DPT ’25 beginning physical therapy … with what she learned in the Physical Therapy program at the MGH Institute.  A collegiate softball player herself, Osorio’s interest in sports medicine began after taking a first aid and safety class in high school. Knowing she wanted to stay in sports …

… as: “When did your child start crawling?” When did she start talking?” Is there a family history of genetic issues? “What kind of safety barriers do you have in your … session, but it gave students more insight into what developmental milestones a child has reached. “It was a great experience,” said Hope Hilsenrath, a first-year Doctor of Occupational …

… momentary assessment (EMA) to collect real-time information several times a day via text message about stroke survivors’ daily activities, including what they … will include people with and without aphasia.   “ Scaling up: Piloting a home-practice version of Melodic Intonation Therapy.” Zipse will develop and test a … Tedy's Team. Client David Santaniello (right) chats with Emily Cudhea Pierce, OTD '26; Miranda Milunsky, DPT '25; and Matthew Walmsey, DPT '25, during the Seasonal …