HealthMatters: Recent Episodes
Karen Jacobs
Welcome to HealthMatters@BUSargent, the podcast of the Boston University’s College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College.
The mission of Sargent College is to advance, preserve, disseminate, and apply knowledge in the health and rehabilitation sciences. BU Sargent College strives to create an environment that fosters critical and innovative thinking to best serve the health care needs of society.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs, who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director at Sargent College.
How can integrating AI-powered apps like KorroAI enhance occupational therapy, boost treatment adherence, and improve overall functional outcomes for children both at home and in the clinic? Join us as we speak with Alyson Stover, owner of Capable Kids and associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh, along with Ryan Gallant, the owner and founder of Gallant Therapy Services. Together, they will discuss how AI + OT can support occupational therapy practitioners in delivering more efficient and effective client-centered care.
How can medical students effectively manage their time? Join us as we speak with Michael Anchan, a first year medical student at Boston University. After graduating Sargent College with a Bachelor's in Human Physiology in 2023, Michael's passion for medicine has flourished through patient interactions as an EMT and the ability to apply these interactions to his coursework.
How can we build resilience in healthcare systems when it comes to disaster preparedness? Join as as we speak with Tamara Barboza (she/her), an occupational therapist in San Antonio, Texas who worked in collaboration with the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) on the area of disaster preparedness and risk reduction (DPRR). During and after her graduate programs, Tamara worked as the Safety Operations Coordinator at a Boston teaching hospital, where she managed and led public safety operations, including emergency/disaster management drills and exercises within hospital and community settings.
How does nutrition play into our everyday lives? In this episode we have a chat with Dana J. Fryer, Boston-based dietitian and owner of Dana J. Fryer Nutrition LLC, about her nutrition journey. Dana received her Master's in Nutrition from Boston University and completed her dietetic internship at Boston Medical Center and specialized in weight management, oncology and nutrition support. She provides outpatient nutrition counseling through her private practice and at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and also provides professional tutoring services for student dietitians to prepare them for the registered dietitian exam.
How can health practitioners best support individuals with a stutter? Join as as we speak with Caroline Brinkert– a speech-language pathologist, a fellow Terrier, director of BU's Center for Stuttering Therapy, and clinical faculty of the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.
How does sleep and mental readiness affect active-duty soldiers? Join us as we chat with Curtis Lubic, an occupational therapist and an active-duty officer in the United States Army currently working in the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness team.
How might you become involved in clinical experience? Today's episode features Rachael Kammer, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at BU who has a special interest in evaluation and treatment of voice and swallowing in people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Who are the superheros in your everyday life? Today's episode features Kim Day, an occupational therapist who is passionate about empowering families through her superhero programs The Zookeepers and SuperMe, SuperYou, AnyBody Can Be A SuperBODY.
How can self-regulation strategies support ourselves and our work as healthcare professionals? Join us as we speak with Julie Tourigny, founder and Director of the Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development, and author of Calm and In Control: Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Young Children’s Self-Regulation.
How do we navigate the US healthcare system? In today's episode we chat with Christian Hahm, a graduate ('23) from BU's Sargent College. Christian currently works as a healthcare and biopharma consultant, and is dedicated to advocating for a more efficient healthcare system that positively impacts the lives of patients on a broader scale.
How do you go about finding what path is right for you? Join us as we talk with Allie Davis, a graduate of Sargent's 4+1 (BS/MPH) program with Boston University's School of Public Health, as she discusses her choices that led to a fulfilling career in healthcare.
How can you make change while traveling the world? In today's episode we speak with Sarah Singer: a coach, organizational consultant, and mental health leader, proudly representing Boston University Sargent ('14) and School of Public Health ('15). Listen to hear about Sarah's extensive work in mental health programming with Partners in Health and her new journey as a digital nomad.
What is the role of the mind-body connection in special education? Come join us as we speak with Minal Shah, a school-based occupational therapist and graduate of the Boston University PP-OTD program. Minal shares her experience developing and implementing a pilot school program focused on using a mind-body integration approach to support behavioral regulation for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.
How can we support caregivers in rural areas? Join us as we talk with Grace Muppidi, a recent graduate from BU's post-professional OTD program and winner of the STRIDE grant, as she discuses her doctoral project–the Caregiver Resilience Education (Ca.R.E.) Program. With this program, Grace aims to increase caregiver engagement, determination, self confidence, resilience, and involvement in their children's therapy in rural India.
How can students and practitioners from all fields bridge technology with healthcare? Join us as we speak with Swathi Kiran, who is the Founding Director for the Center for Brain Recovery and Professor of Neurorehabilitation in BU's Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences. Listen to hear about her experiences with telehealth and software development along with her perspective on the emerging roles of AI and technology in healthcare.
How can we better support caregivers? Join us as we speak with Courtney Joly-Lowdermilk, who has developed and directed many programs at BU Sargent College Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, such as Flourishing Families. This program supports caregivers of young adults who live with mental health conditions. Hear the stories from Kamilah Mitchell, Wen-Ling Lai, Suzanne Buchko, and Jeanne Murphy who are a part of the Flourishing Families program.
How can health practitioners provide a helping hand? Join us as we speak with Sarah Tuberty, an Occupational Therapist and disability advocate who speaks upon her experience growing up with a congenital limb difference. She is dedicated to developing the resources she wished she and her parents had access to when she was younger to help create a kinder and more inclusive world where kids feel empowered to be themselves and follow their dreams.
How can we uplift AAPI occupational therapist practitioners and community members? Join us as we talk with Vikram Pagpatan and Phillip Salvador about their leadership in AAPIOT and NBCOT respectively, and the importance of being a mentor for those in your community.
How does design impact health? Join us as we welcome Dr. Jack Dennerlein, Sargent College's new Dean as of August 1st, 2023. From working at Harvard University, Northeastern University, and now at Boston University, Dr. Dennerlein has spent nearly three decades as an internationally respected scholar, researcher, and innovator in the field of occupational safety and health – primarily in ergonomics, where his federally-funded research investigates interventions to improve worker safety, health, and well-being.
Where can occupational therapists work? Join us as we talk with Abby Kubiak, an occupational therapist and post-professional OTD student at BU about uncommon and emerging practices within occupational therapy. Listen to hear about her doctoral project and the benefit of innovation.
How can we be more inclusive in the classroom? In our research? Join us as we talk with Dr. Jesse Moreira, whose educational and research focus is on LGBTQIA2S+ equity and inclusion in STEM and physiology education.
Join us as we talk with Arpita Edke, Sargent College's Class of 2023 valedictorian. She majored in Human Physiology and minored in English, and is taking a gap year in India while working on medical school applications. Follow her journey as she discusses her life as a college student at BU and her next steps as a cardiac surgical assistant and a remote research assistant at Boston Medical Center. Be sure to listen to Arpita share her Valedictorian address in today's podcast.
How can occupational therapists advocate for neurodiversity? Join us as we talk with Bryden Carlson-Giving, a neurodivergent, doctoral student at Boston University and pediatric occupational therapy practitioner based in Minnesota. He seeks to promote strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming practices, amplify the voices of the disabilities community, and challenge ableism within healthcare and research. From helping individuals discover and embrace their sensory processing differences to collaborating with their family and education team to improve their ability to be neurodiversity-affirming, Bryden aims to maximize his client's quality of life and well-being to support authentic, neurodivergent development.
Jessica Peterson, OTR, MSOT, PMH-C a PPOTD student at Sargent College, and Gayle Schwee, OTR, MOT, PMH-C met working as occupational therapists in acute care. Together, they started Matrescence Occupational Therapy, a private practice in Austin, TX, focused on helping mothers through their transitions to or within motherhood. Jessica and Gayle felt they could fill a gap in healthcare and support for mothers by viewing their transitions in occupations, role, and identity through an occupational therapy lens. You can learn more about them and the work they do at www.momsOT.com.
Join us as we talk to Lauren Tamburello about her journey in public health, challenges working through the height of the pandemic, learning about healthcare technology, and yoga! Lauren is a double Terrier and currently works at Artera as a Sr. Patient Experience Consulting Manager.
What is AI, and what is its power in healthcare? This episode features Wesley J. Wildman, a philosopher of religion and computational social scientist in Boston University's School of Theology and Faculty of Computing Data Sciences. He also is executive director of the Center for Mind and Culture, which applies computing and data-science techniques to address pressing social problems. An ethicist who studies emerging technologies, he recently published (with Kate J. Stockly) Spirit Tech: The Brave New World of Consciousness Hacking and Enlightenment Engineering (St. Martin's).
What is trauma informed care, and why is it important? Join us as we talk with Dr. Amy Lynch, an associate professor at the College of Public Health in the Occupational Therapy Department at Temple University. Find out more about the American Occupational Therapy Association’s first ever book on trauma: Trauma, Occupation, and Participation: Foundations and Population Considerations for Occupational Therapy, which Dr. Lynch is the lead editor for.
Dr. Lori Vaughn and Dr. Scott McNeil are Co-Chairs of the OT Department at Springfield College and fellow graduates of BU's Post-Professional OTD Program. In this episode, Lori and Scott share their story of what led them from Peer Partners to Co-Chairs and friends. Lori initially worked in school-based practice and has been in academia for over 17 years teaching pediatric related content, research and a variety of professional issues. She is now transitioning out of the chair role to a full time teaching position and passing the role to her colleague and Co-Chair, Scott. Scott has close to 20 years of experience in various adult/older adult settings, fieldwork education, academia, and his scholarship is focused on diversity in OT, sucessful aging, and inclusive teaching and learning.
How can occupational therapy support sex trafficking survivors? Why the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association's state mentorship program is vital? In this episode, we welcome Hayley Davis, OTR/L, CSRS, and CLIPP. After 20+ years of clinical experience, Hayley is currently a Post-Professional Doctoral Candidate at BU Sargent. Tune in to hear about her time in Nepal and the program she helps started there.
Emily Scannell (SAR) is an occupational therapist (OT) completing Boston University’s post-professional doctor of occupational therapy program. She works as an OT in school, hospital, and summer camp settings, and is passionate about helping people participate in meaningful activities. Her doctoral project is focused on improving the social and academic success of elementary school students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through a children’s book “Wonderfully Wired” and a school staff guide, both of which are currently being developed.
Wendy Colby is an Innovative Global Education and Technology Leader who specializes in driving impact and digital transformation, particularly through her role as the inaugural Vice President and Associate Provost of BU Virtual. BU Virtual is an innovative new unit inside of Boston University committed to leveraging and growing BU's online and hybrid portfolio of graduate and certificate programs to align with market demand and reach new segments of learners.
You can learn more about BU Virtual at bu.edu/virtual
How can occupational therapy support sex trafficking survivors? Why the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association's state mentorship program is vital? In this episode, we welcome Hayley Davis, OTR/L, CSRS, and CLIPP. After 20+ years of clinical experience, Hayley is currently a Post-Professional Doctoral Candidate at BU Sargent. Tune in to hear about her time in Nepal and the program she works on there.
Emily Scannell (SAR) is an occupational therapist (OT) completing Boston University’s post-professional doctor of occupational therapy program. She works as an OT in school, hospital, and summer camp settings, and is passionate about helping people participate in meaningful activities. Her doctoral project is focused on improving the social and academic success of elementary school students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through a children’s book “Wonderfully Wired” and a school staff guide, both of which are currently being developed.
Wendy Colby is an Innovative Global Education and Technology Leader who specializes in driving impact and digital transformation, particularly through her role as the inaugural Vice President and Associate Provost of BU Virtual. BU Virtual is an innovative new unit inside of Boston University committed to leveraging and growing BU's online and hybrid portfolio of graduate and certificate programs to align with market demand and reach new segments of learners.
In this episode, Colleen Melcher speaks on her project about palliative care. Colleen is a 3rd-year DPT student in the last semester of Sargent's 6-year accelerated program. She was born and raised in Massachusetts.
Colleen: Project PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1urEejHl-HYmbShEhu7PrFoZdpG96YJXl/view?usp=sharing
On this episode of HealthMatters, Joe Bernardo Jr. speaks on his experience as a Physical Therapy student at Boston University and his practicum experience.
Joe's Bio:
My name is Joseph Bernardo and I am a third year physical therapy student at Boston University. Prior
to my enrollment at BU, I completed a Master's degree in Exercise Science and a Bachelor's degree in
Health Sciences, both from Merrimack College. I have participated in several clinical experiences thus far
during my education at BU, all occurring in the outpatient orthopedic setting, which is where I anticipate
my practice will begin once I graduate in May. I enjoy treating a variety of patient populations and
presentations, with a particular emphasis on runners.
For most of my life, I have been a person who stutters and I often struggled to find my voice in social
situations, due to experiences of bullying as a child. I have firsthand experience with the underlying
anxiety and sense of hopelessness that can arise from the negative social interactions and stigma that an
individual who stutters can experience on a daily basis. My goal for this project is to provide education,
real-life experiences, and communication strategies revolving around the stuttering condition to my
classmates and the general public, so that individuals who stutter may experience less stigma and a
strengthened therapeutic alliance when seeking physical therapy care, as well as a reduction in the
stigma these individuals can experience during every day social interactions.
On today's episode Dr. Jacobs talks with Gabrielle Cherfane, a medical student at BUMC and Sargent graduate. They discuss the transition from Sargent to BUMC, along with life outside of medical school.
In this episode of HealthMatters, we welcome Sarah Sherman, who studied Physical Therapy at Sargent College. She discusses her experience and mentors from Sargent, along with her journey in starting her own physical therapy business, and where she sees her business going in the future.
Sarah Sherman, PT, DPT, ATC is a residency trained Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and the owner of LIVE4, a sports physical therapy & wellness company in Acton, MA. LIVE4 provides private, individualized injury prevention, rehabilitation, and wellness services for athletes and active individuals. Sarah’s career has taken her across the country and provided her the opportunity to work with athletes at all levels, from youth to professional sports. She is passionate about providing holistic, client-centered care to ensure each individual achieves and sustains long-term health and wellness.
Are you looking to apply to medical school or to get a master's next? What is Sargent College's ethos? What is the most difficult exam at Sargent College? In this episode, we welcome orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Steven Gorin. Dr. Gorin is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is currently the President of the Miami Orthopedic Society. He is also an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Osteopathic Association of Orthopaedics, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Tune in to hear Steven's experience at Sargent College, his philosophy as a surgeon, and tips for success.
What options do occupational therapy practitioners have to support students who have sensory integration and processing challenges? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Colleen Cameron Whiting OT, OTD, OTR. Colleen is on the faculty of the post-professional occupational therapy doctoral program at BU. Tune in to hear from a double terrier on her research regarding utilizing sensory integration intervention in schools.
"What goes on at Sargent College Test Kitchen? How is nutrition care regulated in the United States? How do you become a licensed nutrition caregiver? In this episode, we are joined by RDN, LDN, CPT, and CNC Jay Patruno. Jay is a Boston University alum in the Dietetics and Nutrition Sciences. He is now working in Florida as an Experimentation Manager & Nutrition Strategist at Orangetheory Fitness Corporate Headquarters. Tune in to hear about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues in the nutritional care industry, key players in providing nutrition care today, and find out how a dietitian eats.
Jay Patruno (he/him/his) RDN, LDN, CPT, CNC
Experimentation Manager & Nutrition Strategist // Orangetheory Fitness Corporate Headquarters
jpatruno@orangetheory.com
jpatruno14@gmail.com
What is the role of occupational therapy (OT) in supporting families impacted by trauma? What are some difficulties in examining and understanding this issue? What is the relationship between caregiving and trauma? In this episode, we welcome Carli DiMero. She is an occupational therapy doctoral graduate from Boston University. Her professional interests include program development, group leadership, and community enrichment. Tune in for an insightful discussion on caregivers' burnout, behavioural regulations, and how trauma might be impacting the development of relationships between caregiver and child.
For any questions regarding the discussion in this episode, Carli's email is carlidimeo@gmail.com.
How did someone from film and TV end up working in occupational therapy for combat veterans? What is the "warrior journey" framework? How do you assess PTSD severity? In this episode, we welcome Angela Frame. She is a doctoral student in the BU post-professional doctorate in an occupational therapy program and works at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA as an Outpatient Occupational Therapist. Tune in to hear about her doctoral project at Boston University and what goes on at the American Occupational Therapy Association annual conference.
Ever tried to solve a Rubik's cube and given up? Ever tried to solve it one-handed? Blindfolded? In this episode, we welcome University of Maryland Economics Ph.D. candidate and Rubik's Cube former world record holder, Keaton Ellis. Tune in to hear about his cubing journey, how inclusive the community is, and the dexterity behind solving a cube.
What does it mean to "Give kids a voice"? How can we help promote early self-advocacy among children with disabilities? What is Exceptional Needs Today magazine? In this episode, we welcome BU’s PP-OTD Doctoral student and Executive Director of Changing Lives Occupational Therapy, Rose Adams. Listen to learn more about the motivations behind her doctoral study and her five suggestions for fostering early self-advocacy.
What does Sargent College's application process look like? What has changed recently? What is the relationship between the GRE requirement and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts? In this episode, we are joined by Sargent College's Director of Graduate Enrollment Alexandra Munroe. Tune in to hear about her journey to Boston University, her day-to-day life at Sargent College, and find out what a "holistic application" overview means.
What is aphasia? How can workplaces better accommodate aphasia patients? What is happening at the Boston University (BU) Aphasia Research Center?
In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Clinical Professor in the Department of the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Dr. Elizabeth Hoover. She is also currently the Clinical Director of the BU Aphasia Research Center. Dr. Hoover's research focuses on adult neurogenic communication and swallowing disorders, with a special emphasis on stroke, traumatic brain injury, and Parkinson’s disease.
Tune into this episode to hear more about Dr. Hoover's work, common misconceptions about aphasia, and how long has Dr. Jacbos been working at Sargent College?
What does a dean's day-to-day life entail? What drew a Southern Californian to Boston? In this episode, we welcome the dean of the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Sargent College, Chris Moore. Chris is also a professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Prior to joining BU, his professional appointments included federal service at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), as well as 22 years as an academic researcher. Tune in to hear about exciting renovations at the college's anatomy lab, as well as what it means to be a part of the Sargent family.
Do you like gaming? Ever wonder what gaming is like for people with disabilities? What is Warfighter Engaged?
In this episode, we welcome Xbox Gaming Accessibility Program Manager Kaitlyn Jones. Drawing inspirations from her father's experience, Kaitlyn reflects on how she got involved with accessibility in gaming. Join us in this episode to hear about her experience at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) conference, as well as what is inspiring her to continue her research.
In this episode, we welcome Bronwyn Keefe (bronwyn@bu.edu), Research Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work, and Craig Slater (cslater@bu.edu), Clinical Assistant Professor and the Director for Interprofessional Education and Practice at Sargent College. Together with our moderator Karen Jacobs, Bronwyn and Craig developed the Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Online Certificate Program. They shared the serendipitous process of developing the program throughout COVID, and its next steps after a successful first cohort.
About the Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Online Certificate Program:
This five-month, fully online certificate program equips learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively lead inter-professional teams. Our program is designed for individuals with three or more years of professional experience in any health profession or setting, who lead, or aspire to lead, inter-professional teams. Learners participate in weekly live, online classrooms and engage with self-paced online learning modules featuring interactive exercises, videos, and journals. The online live classroom sessions use Project ECHO® to facilitate technology-enabled, peer-to-peer, collaborative learning, which adopts an ‘all teach, all learn’ approach.
This certificate program was developed through a partnership between Sargent College and BU School of Social Work, with support from BU Digital Learning and Innovation and the Office of Distance Education. The development process is described in the Q&A: Exploring Alumni Mentoring at BU.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Nicholas Horton (njhorton@bu.edu), a post-professional Doctoral Candidate at Sargent College. Nick has many roles in life, from a photographer, a new dad, to UX Researcher. As the Accessibility Program Manager at the Virginia Department of Health, Nick focuses on bringing smooth and convenient digital experiences to people with disabilities. He also shared resources on how to get involved in the emerging field of accessibility technology. Click here to learn more about DHS's course in digital accessibility auditing.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Joan Drevins(joan.drevins@gmail.com), the Education Program Coordinator at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). Joan shared her work at BIDMC and the intriguing interdisciplinary nature of physical therapy and occupational therapy. As a Sargent College Alumnus (Sargent 1975), Joan also shared her experience as a Physical Therapy major.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome three E-board members of the BU Rotaract Club, a service organization aiming at serving the local communities and beyond. They shared their ongoing projects and exciting plans for the future. Email BU Rotaract (burotar@bu.edu) or follow them on Instagram (@sargentrotaract) to get involved!
About BU Rotaract:Rotaract is an international, young-professional, service organization for adults, ages 18 to 30. It was founded in 1968 by Rotary International, an association of service clubs for business and professional leaders. Our mission is to provide opportunities for its members from across the University to be involved with the community of Boston through service outreach projects, partnerships with nearby organizations, and developments within the club.
Annually, we have served with Brookline Rotary on Brookline Day to spread backpack safety awareness to families and children. We have also worked with EPIC Leaders, an organization that focuses on "equipping a new generation of leaders, young people with disabilities, to celebrate their civil rights by making a lasting impact on their communities," by helping to renovate and repaint local high schools. We are always open to new opportunities, service ideas, and collaborations!
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomeLucy Tamberrino(lucydt@bu.edu), Director of Community Integration at Chicago Street Medicine and a recent graduate from Sargent's Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program. Lucy shares her journey since her first feature on the podcast two years ago, from her capstone project on Occupational Therapy in Street Medicine to paths after graduation.
About Street Medicine:
Street Medicine includes health and social services developed specifically to address the unique needs and circumstances of the unsheltered homeless delivered directly to them in their own environment. The fundamental approach of Street Medicine is to engage people experiencing homelessness exactly where they are and on their terms to maximally reduce or eliminate barriers to care access and follow-through. Visiting people where they live – in alleyways, under bridges, or within urban encampments – is a necessary strategy to facilitate trust-building with this socially marginalized and highly vulnerable population. In this way, Street Medicine is the first essential step in achieving higher levels of medical, mental health, and social care through assertive, coordinated, and collaborative care management.
The podcast moderator is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Aaron Yengo-Kahn(a.yengo@vumc.org), a neurosurgeon, the co-director of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center, and a Sargent alumnus. He shared his experience after receiving a degree in Human Physiology at Sargent, his interest in pediatric neurosurgery, and sports concussion.
About Aaron:
Aaron Yengo-Kahn, MD was born in Pittsburgh, PA and grew up near Boston, MA in Lexington, MA. He attended Boston University where he graduated in 2011 with a degree in Human Physiology earning summa cum laude honors. He spent a year before medical school teaching anatomy to undergraduate students as well as working as a research coordinator at New England Baptist Hospital. He received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2016. At the end of his 3rd year, he was inducted into both the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and Gold Humanism Honor Society. While a medical student, he pursued interests in medical education, serving as the Co-Chair of the Student Curriculum Committee during his fourth and receiving the Geoffrey David Chazen Award for contributions to Vanderbilt’s education program. He remains interested in medical student and resident education contributing to medical student clinical skills evaluations, developing and coordinating resident anatomy sessions and mentoring medical students in clinical outcomes research and neurosurgery.
His main research interests include sport-related concussion, specifically novel diagnostic methods, outcomes prediction and cost-benefit analyses. He has served as the Co-Director for Research at the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center since July 2019. He has additional research interests in pediatric neurosurgery, adult neurotrauma and systems-of-care.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Danny Shin(ddshin@bu.edu), a Ph.D. student in the Rehab Science program at Sargent College and an occupational therapist. As a member of the Motor Development Lab directed by Dr. Simone V. Gill at Sargent College, Danny shared his experience in investigating gait and fall risk in rehabilitation, specifically in people with HIV.
About Danny:
Danny Shin received his Master of Occupational Therapy from Wayne State University. He is a Ph.D. student working with Dr. Simone Gill in the Motor Development Lab, investigating how people's bodies and environmental demands influence gait and motor functioning across the lifespan. He is interested in motor control and motor learning principles regarding task-specific training and high repetition to encourage neuroplasticity to rehabilitate movement disorders. He participated at the 2016 AOTA/NBCOT National Student Conclave as a panelist to provide a
peer perspective for the clinical experience.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Amy Lamb(amylamb@bu.edu), a new faculty member at Sargent College’s Department of Occupational Therapy Online post-professional OTD program. Besides teaching, Amy is also an executive coach. She introduced the functions and benefits of coaching and her perspective on “The Great Resignation”, as people rethink their way of living amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Hagere Yilma(hy@bu.edu), a Clinical Assistant Professor at Sargent's Health Science Program. As a relatively new faculty, Hagere shared her experience and research in understanding the social influences on health behaviors. She also introduced her recent project regarding anemia reduction in India based on community health intervention.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Megan Olesen (mjoleson@bu.edu), a BU physical therapy doctoral student, and Kara Jackman (kjackman@bu.edu), the Archivist and Preservation Librarian at the Boston University School of Theology Library. Megan interviewed Kara to discuss the definitions and experiences of disability and ableism in healthcare, life and more.
About Kara:Kara Jackman is the Archivist and Preservation Librarian at the Boston University School of Theology Library. She is also the chair of Boston University’s SAFEBUDS (Staff and Faculty Extend BU Disability Support), a faculty and staff community network through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Shannon Peters(She/Her, peterss@bu.edu), a lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences at BU Sargent College. She introduced transgender mental health and healthcare, and how we could support transgender individuals.
Shannon’s Scholarly, Research and/or Practice Interests include:
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Impacts of systemic oppression, discrimination, and trauma on the mental health of marginalized individuals (e.g., race, LGBTQAI+, immigration status, etc.)
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Transgender healthcare and mental health
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Gender-based violence response and prevention
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Institutional corruption and financial conflicts of interest in psychiatry and psychology
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Medical neoliberalism and depathologizing normative distress in global mental health
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Malwina (Maja) Carrion (maja@bu.edu), a lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences, Sargent College. She introduced the three courses she teaches, from Global Environmental Public Health, Epidemiology, to Neglected Tropical Diseases. She also discussed her latest research on Chagas Disease.
About Maja :
Professor Maja Carrion has led and managed public health projects and research in Asia, Africa, South America, Europe, and the US. Her primary research interests are innovative infectious disease surveillance, screening and treatment programs, disease and vector control, and neglected tropical diseases.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Jacqueline Roberman-Glyn (jsrg@bu.edu ), an occupational therapist and a student at Sargent College’s Post-Professional Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy. She shares her doctoral project, On the Dock, an educational, OT-inspired, pirate-themed board game for children.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Kelly Pesanelli, PT, MSPT, a Senior Lecturer at Sargent College in the Department of Health Sciences and the President of the Sargent College Alumni Board. As the Class of 2020 Sargent College Commencement Speaker, Kelly shared her parting advice for the seniors as they move on to a new stage of their lives.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Melissa (melissa.dynamic1@gmail.com) and David Bernstein(dbernstein2200@gmail.com), an amazing husband and wife team advocating for healthy living, longevity and remaining youthful. They introduced the work they have been involved in, from authoring cookbooks, to holding workshops for caregivers of patients with dementia or neurodegenerative disorders.
Check out their website to find out more about their work!
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Emily Rothman (erothman@bu.edu), a new Professor and Chair at the Department of Occupational Therapy, Sargent College. As she embarks on her new positions, she shared her understanding of occupational therapy and introduced her ongoing research projects. Dr. Rothman will be a keynote speaker at Massachusettes Association for Occupational Therapy Conference on October 29.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Margie Pettingell (m_pettingell@yahoo.com), a social worker and Sargent alumni. She discussed the importance of leadership skills in the healthcare field. Margie was one of the 30 alumni who piloted the online Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate. The certificate will start on September 13, 2021.
About the Program:
This five-month, fully online certificate program equips learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively lead interprofessional teams. Our program is designed for individuals with three or more years of professional experience in any health profession or setting, who lead, or aspire to lead, interprofessional teams. Learners participate in weekly live, online classrooms and engage with self-paced online learning modules featuring interactive exercises, videos, and journals. The online live classroom sessions use Project ECHO® to facilitate technology-enabled, peer-to-peer, collaborative learning, which adopts an ‘all teach, all learn’ approach.
Online classrooms are facilitated by mentors who are Boston University alumni from Sargent College, School of Social Work, School of Public Health, and School of Medicine. Each of the alumni mentors have vast experience leading interprofessional teams and have clinical backgrounds in a range of professions, including occupational therapy, nutrition, public health, medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, physician assistant, social work and speech language pathology.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Ciara Cullen (cpcullen@bu.edu), a recent BU Kilachand graduate with a major in Biology and a minor in Health Science. For her graduation Capstone project, Ciara co-authored a children’s book with Dr. Jacobs, the moderator of this podcast. She shared her creative journey and inspiration for the book.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Carrie Schmitt (carrieschmittotd@gmail.com), a recent graduate of the Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program at Sargent College. She introduces her faculty contribution at the STAR Institute in Colorado, a podcast she moderates entitled "Making Sense".
About Making Sense:
Occupational therapy best practices ask us to integrate knowledge into practice. Each episode offers a conversation aimed at translating the most current research into clinical action for occupational therapy practitioners. Produced by the STAR Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, in an effort to further our commitment to impacting the quality of life by developing and promoting best practices for sensory health and wellness through treatment, education, and research.
Check out Carrie’s podcast Making Sense here.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Tomeico Faison (therapeuticsolutions@hotmail.com /tomeico@tsofnc.com), a student at the post-professional doctorate program at Sargent College. As an occupational therapist, Tomeico explored social entrepreneurship throughout her career. She shared her experience as an entrepreneur since young.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Juan Leon Parra (jmleonp@bu.edu), a College Coach and Instructor at Sargent’s College Mental Health Program, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR). He introduced “Success!”, a class where students discuss the concept of success from a wellness and a philosophical perspective. Juan also talked about ways young adults can build resilience and emotional agility.
About CPR: Since 1979, the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation has been devoted to improving the lives of individuals with psychiatric conditions. We conduct research, provide training and deliver services to adults with psychiatric conditions and young adults wishing to complete their education.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode of HealthMatters, podcast host Karen Jacobs explores Boston University’s Digital Education Incubator (Incubator). Romy Ruukel, Director of Digital Initiatives, Diane Carroll, Incubator Project Manager, and Maureen McCarthy, Digital Learning & Innovation’s Communications Manager, discuss the Incubator’s mission to fund and co-manage innovative BU-sponsored pilot projects; review a variety of health-inspired projects including the Interprofessional Leadership Healthcare Certificate, and others, and highlight DL&I’s Faculty Forum 2021 and the Incubator panel discussion, “Pedagogical Experimentation with the Digital Education Incubator.” To learn more about the Incubator or view a list of ongoing or past projects, visit digital.bu.edu or email: dei@bu.edu.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome two amazing guests, Kevin McNamara(mcnamarak2@southernct.edu) and Barbara Oppenheimer (boppen@bu.edu). They reviewed a recent Sargent webinar on ethics in the interdisciplinary field of health and rehabilitation. They also introduced ethics in clinical practices and discussed the importance of ethical decision-making in the workplace.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome a Sargent alumni Victoria Garcia Wilburn (vwilburn@iu.edu), who currently serves as an Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy at Indiana University in Indianapolis. She is also one of the youngest members of the American Occupational Therapy Association Board of Directors. She shared her Sargent story and her leadership experience as a Latinx woman.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Chelsea Cobb (clcobb@bu.edu), a Senior Training Associate at Sargent College Mental Health Programs. She introduces Peer Mentor Interns at the Niteo Program, a wellness, academic and vocational skills-building program that simulates the college experience.
About Chelsea Cobb:
Chelsea Cobb, MA, works in the College Mental Health Programs at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. Chelsea is an instructor and college coach within the Niteo Program; a wellness, academic and vocational skills-building program that simulate the college experience. Supporting college students in cultivating resiliency skills in order to develop an individualized path forward. Chelsea also supervises the Peer Mentor Interns, who are Niteo graduates hired back by the center to learn occupational wellness skills. They provide individual and small group support to the Niteo students and direct the activities outside of the classroom. Additionally, she teaches LEAD BU, a wellness and academic seminar helping students learn strategies for academic success, explore values and goals, access campus supports and develop skills for healthy interpersonal relationships.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcome Jo Solet (joanne_solet@hms.harvard.edu ), a Sargent alumni and the Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. With a specialty in sleep medicine, Jo shares tips on improving sleep quality, especially during stressful times like the pandemic.
About Jo Solet:
Dr. Jo Solet M.S., Ed.M., Ph.D. is Assistant Clinical Professor in Medicine, Cambridge Health Alliance, and Harvard Medical School, Division of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Solet trained as an OT, educator, and researcher, her initial research and clinical work focused on adaptation to injury, illness, and disability. Recognizing that physical contexts may compromise or enhance functioning, including as mediated by insufficient sleep, Dr. Solet studied the arousal effects of hospital sounds on fully monitored sleeping subjects. She has participated in national efforts to improve hospital design to support patient sleep. Dr. Solet also co-authored a parallel behavioral project studying the effects of changing hospital night-care routines to limit patients’ care-related sleep disruption and improve medical outcomes.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Sargent Assistant Professor Meghan Graham. Concentrating on speech-language pathology, Meghan shares her experience in helping children on the autism spectrum, specifically for girls with autism.
Feel free to contact Meghan if you are interested in her work (mggraham@bu.edu).
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Sargent alumni Daniel Bradley, the President of Select Medical Outpatient Division. He talked about his Sargent experience, career path after Sargent and how COVID has influenced his practice. He also provided inspiring advice to new Sargent grads.
Learn more about opportunities with Select Medical.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed four amazing theater students from the College of Fine Arts: Katherine Schaber, Emma Weller, Felicia Reuter and Liana Giangiulio. They all contributed wonderful performances in the video introduction to Sargent’s new project, an online certificate in Interprofessional Leadership in Health Care. In the episode, they shared their experience during the shooting and their plans for the future.
About the Online Certificate in Interprofessional Leadership in Health Care:
This project is a collaboration between the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College (Sargent College) and the School of Social Work (SSW) to create a non-credit online certificate in Interprofessional Leadership in Health Care using an alumni mentoring approach. This certificate will highlight the vast experiences of Boston University alumni by engaging them as e-mentors in five one-month online courses. The goal of the certificate is to increase healthcare professionals’ skills and knowledge in interprofessional leadership.
For more information about the Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate, please contact Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu).
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Jennifer Keenan (jkkeenan@bu.edu), the Operations Director for Clinical Education and Community Affairs at Sargent College. As a dedicated Terrier, Jennifer shared her work with Sargent’s Clinical Placement Program and her doctoral degree.
About Sargent's clinical placement program:
A key part of your preparation to become a health care professional is the real-world exposure and training you’ll receive through the clinical experiences incorporated into each Sargent College degree program. Typically starting early, clinical experiences are planned sequentially to build on the academic knowledge and skills you’re acquiring through coursework. Some clinical placements are part-time, while others are full-time. All are integrated within the curriculum of the professional programs.
Our far-reaching network of clinical sites includes top hospitals, clinics, private practices, colleges and universities, secondary schools, and community agencies. This far-reaching network means you’ll learn from some of the very best practitioners in your chosen field on campus, in Boston, across the country, and throughout the world. You’ll be exposed to a remarkable diversity of patient populations, diagnoses, and settings throughout your program.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Nicole Saad (nicole.e.saad@gmail.com ), the Health Science Representative of the Sargent Alumni Association Board and a registered nurse at Massachusettes General Hospital. She shared her experience being on the alumni board and her career.
About Nicole:
Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Science in health science. As an undergraduate, she worked as an aide at the BU Physical Therapy Center and continued to work as an administrator at the clinic after graduation. She graduated from nursing school at the MGH Institution of Health Professions and is currently a registered nurse on an inpatient floor at Massachusetts General Hospital.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Courtney Joly-Lowdermilk (cjoly@bu.edu), the program director of NITEO (a Latin word meaning “to thrive.”) at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR) at Boston University. She shared how CPR helps students and beyond with mental health and her experience in disability services in higher education.
About NITEO:
NITEO is an intensive, one-semester program supporting young adults who live with a mental health condition to develop wellness tools, academic skills, resilience, and work-readiness. Since its inception in 2014, hundreds of students have graduated from the program and moved on to thrive in higher education and meaningful work.
The NITEO curriculum provides students with opportunities to:
- Practice and develop wellness and resiliency skills to help them live well at school and work.
- Examine their educational, vocational, and social strengths and values.
- Develop an individualized path to choose, get and keep the valued roles of their choice.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Kristina Lentz Capano(klcapano@bu.edu), the Assistant Dean for Development & Alumni Relations at Sargent College. As a fundraising professional, Kristina shared her love and passion for raising money for those in need. She also introduced the Sargent Cares Emergency Fund, a special fund to support students and the college during the COVID-19 crisis.
Check out more about the Sargent Cares Emergency Fund.
About Kristina Lentz Capano:
Lentz Capano has been a fundraising professional for more than 25 years, focusing on major gifts from individuals. Starting her career as part of Campaign UMass, her alma mater, she has worked at various institutions of higher education throughout New England including Colby College, The University of Maine, UConn School of Law, and Harvard Medical School. Most recently, she served as the Director of Capital & Leadership Giving at Pine Street Inn, the largest private homeless shelter and provider of affordable housing services in New England. Lentz Capano is also an Executive Coach, receiving her certificate from William James College. She serves on the Board of Directors as the Immediate Past President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and oversees nominating as well as all of the educational programming for the Chapter. She is a frequent speaker at professional development programs sponsored by CASE, WID and AFP.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Sherry Kolodziejczak, a Sargent alumni and an occupational therapist based in Huntsville, Alabama. As the leader of multiple interdisciplinary teams, Sherry shared tips on how to understand and embrace team dynamics. As the recipient of the Women Honoring Women Award, she also talked about some of her projects in the local community. Congratulations to Sherry for receiving the Women Honoring Women Award for the second time!
About Sherry:
Sherry Kolodziejczak is currently Director of Therapy Services/Cardiac Rehab/ALS Care Clinic at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, AL. She speaks and presents workshops on COPD, stroke and head injury rehabilitation, ALS, seating and wheelchair mobility, aging in place, community mobility, caregiving, coding and reimbursement, and Parkinson’s/MS adaption and treatment.
Her volunteer work includes serving as the Vice President of the ALSA Board of Directors, and as a member of the MS Community Board, MS Clinical Advisory Board, Parkinson’s Support Community Board and Share the Care Committee, and local initiatives for GBS/CIDP. She also serves as the AARP Driver Safety National Coordinator, and AARP Driver Safety State Coordinator for Alabama, and is a member of the AARP Alabama Executive Council. She has received the Alabama Occupational Therapist of the Year Award, and the Eric Obermann Humanitarian Award, and she was recognized as an honoree for Women Honoring Women.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Natalia Lopez (natalial@bu.edu), a Sargent alumni board member and a clinical trial specialist. She shares the role clinical trial plays in the FDA approval process and her perspectives on the COVID vaccine. As an alumni board member, Natalia also provided professional advice on networking and job hunting.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Kirsten Peterson Beshay (kirstenbeshay@gmail.com), an occupational therapist in the Sargent post-professional occupational therapy doctoral program. As an ergonomic consultant, Kirsten shared her advice on how to adjust the equipment and settings in an irregular workplace to prioritize personal health during the pandemic. She also talked about her doctoral project, an online course that helps bridge the gap between ergonomics and occupational therapy.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Hannah Gay, a third-year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy(DPT) program at Sargent College. She is also a social media work-study student and has been managing Sargent College's social media accounts for the past couple of years. Hannah shared her experience with social media and how it has aided Sargent College’s operations.
Check out Sargent College DPT program’s official social media accounts.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
Happy holidays! In this episode, we welcomed Dara L’Italien, a lecturer at Sargent College. With clinical experience at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, she specializes in prosthetics after the Boston Marathon Bombing. As a physical therapist, she shares how she has helped patients to deal with internal and external stressors after amputation and recommendations on how to get in the field of prosthetics.
Here are some resources if you are interested in getting into the field: This is a link for the Orthotics and Prosthetics Activities Foundation. Unfortunately, they were impacted by COVID-19 and have decided to go into “dormancy” until after the global pandemic has passed. This is a wonderful foundation that sponsors lots of adaptive recreational activities nationwide to help get folks “back on their feet” and resuming activities like dancing, swimming, diving, rock climbing, etc.
AmpSurf is another fantastic organization that promotes Surf therapy and other outdoor activities. They have a few “clinics” here on the east coast, but they also sponsor activities nationwide.
The Amputee Coalition is a great resource for people with amputations and for clinicians who want to help this community. They oversee peer mentorship programs and provide a lot of education on many issues that face persons with amputations. They also hold a yearly conference which is open to people with limb loss, their families, and health care providers.
For clinicians looking to expand their knowledge about prosthetics, I would also suggest people to look into the continuing education provided by many of the prosthetic technology companies such as Ossur and Ottobock. I would also follow Bob Gailey, who is a PT specializing in prosthetics.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Emma Burke, a Health Science student at Sargent College. As a senior at Kilachand Honors College, Emma introduced her ongoing Keystone Project: I’m Just Like You, a children’s book on epilepsy featuring Kelly, a koala bear from Australia.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Erin Riley (erileypt@bu.edu), a Physical Therapy Professor at Sargent College. With years of teaching and clinical experience, Professor Riley became interested in the concept of conflict and conflict resolution in real life. As a critical health worker during the pandemic, she introduced the concept of positive conflicts, the power of role models and conflict resolution in the context of COVID and how to develop conflict resolution skills in healthcare.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Gael Orsmond, a Sargent Professor and the Director of Families and Autism Research Lab at Sargent. Professor Orsmond shared two of her ongoing studies on understanding how the family and the school system could influence the well-being of young adults and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
About Families and Autism Research Lab at Sargent:
Research in the Families and Autism Research Lab (FAR) Lab focuses on contextual aspects of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the life course, such as family relationships, friendships, and social and community participation, especially during the transition from adolescence to adulthood.
Currently, we are conducting two studies.
The ROAD Ahead Study is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES). This study focuses on the interventions and supports provided to diploma track high school students on the autism spectrum, and how they learn to manage the responsibilities of adulthood. For information about this study, please contact us at buroad@bu.edu.
Siblings FORWARD is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). We are working with service providers, adult siblings, and adults with autism to develop a new program to help adult siblings become more involved with their families to plan for the future when they have a brother or sister on the autism spectrum. For more information about this study, please contact us at forward@bu.edu.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Assistant Professor at BU Sargent College Deepak Kumar. As the Director of Movement & Applied Imaging Lab, Professor Kumar explained the condition of osteoarthritis, and the lab’s research on the disorder, during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also provided constructive advice to students who are interested in such research.
About the Movement & Applied Imaging Lab:
The Movement & Applied Imaging Lab is directed by Dr. Deepak Kumar. The Lab is a trans-disciplinary collaboration with the objective of preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders, primarily osteoarthritis. We use state-of-the-art technologies to study the quality and quantity of movement during daily activities, and its effects on the health of cartilage, muscle, bone, etc. This information helps us identify risk factors for hip and knee osteoarthritis. Specific populations that may be at-risk include athletes with femoroacetabular impingement at the hip, ACL tears, meniscus injuries, and older adults with obesity, and women. Our goal is to develop novel strategies to prevent and manage the disability associated with hip and knee osteoarthritis.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Sargent Professor Susan McGurk. She introduced her work at the BU Sargent’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, where she focuses on using cognitive enhancement to aid people with mental illness in the workplace.
About Professor McGurk:
Susan R. McGurk, Ph.D. (mcgurk@bu.edu), a neuropsychologist, is Professor of Occupational Therapy and a member of the Center of Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. Her research has addressed the role of illness-related cognitive impairments in employment outcomes in persons with severe mental illness. McGurk and colleagues have developed the Thinking Skills for Work Program, a multi-component cognitive remediation program combining computer practice of cognitive skills and the teaching of self-management strategies in order to optimize cognitive and work functioning in persons receiving vocational rehabilitation services.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Sargent Clinical Assistant Professor Leanne Yinusa Nyahkoon and members of the Gabby team, Juliette Pluviose-Philip, Abby Williams, and Kylie Woodall. They introduced Gabby, a Virtual Assistant that helps African American women with prenatal care. As Gabby celebrates her tenth birthday, our speaker shared how Gabby takes social media and her next steps.
About Gabby:
Gabby emulates the face-to-face conversational behavior of an emphatic clinician, including nonverbal communicative behavior such as gaze, posture, and hand gestures to deliver patient education messages tailored to individual needs, assess patient comprehension, and record progress.
Check out Gabby’s Twitter!
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed a record-breaking group of 6 guests, the Peer Mentoring Research Team at Boston University — Alix Herer, Tara Loeper, Marianne, Jesse Corey, Timur Gizatullin and Ariel Schwartz (aeschwar@bu.edu).
About the Peer Mentoring Research Team:
We are the Peer Mentoring Research Team at Boston University. We are researchers who help individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health conditions by doing peer mentoring. We feel it is important for people to know that people with disabilities can be researchers, mentors and develop a program.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Joan Salge Blake, a Sargent College Professor and host of the podcast Spot On!. As a registered nutritionist and dietitian, professor Blake shared pro tips on grocery shopping and her career as a food and wellness specialist.
About Joan Salge Blake: Joan Salge Blake is a Clinical Professor of Nutrition, Registered Dietitian, and past Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Her areas of expertise include healthy eating, weight management, and obesity. She strives to make nutrition science easily understood by the general public via her website and on social media. She has conducted over 2,000 media interviews and is the recipient of the AND 2020 Media Excellent Award. She currently writes for US News & World Report's Eat & Run Column. Check out professor Blake’s Health and Wellness podcastSpot On! right now!
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
Amy Wagenfeld (awagenfe@bu.edu), Ph.D., OTR/L, SCEM, EDAC, FAOTA, Affil.ASLA is the Principal of Amy Wagenfeld | Design and Lecturer in the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program at Boston University. Her work focuses on collaborative design, programming, and research of outdoor environments for people of all ages and abilities. A Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association, and the Center for Health Systems and Design at Texas A&M University, Amy presents and publishes widely on topics relating to access to nature. She is co-author of the award-winning book, Therapeutic Gardens: Design for Healing Spaces published by Timber Press.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Deborah Claar(dsclaar@bu.edu), Michele Zaccaria(mzaccaria7@gmail.com) and Kellie Cannone(kcannone@bu.edu) to share their experience with the BU Sargent student-alumni mentorship program. BU Sargent College Alumni Association regularly holds virtual professional development workshops, student-alumni networking events and mentorship opportunities for students and alumni.
About the Upcoming Alumni Professional Development Workshop:
“Finding your Passion” | Oct 19
This workshop will help you take your passion and interests and begin to shape and form them. Through a personality inventory (taken prior to the workshop), self-reflection, and group activities with Sargent alumni, you’ll gain the confidence and focus to take the next steps in both your academic and professional endeavors.
The speaker Fernando J. Limbo is a search consultant for the executive search firm Howard Fischer Associates (HFA), specializing in providing C–suite (VP, SVP and Chief Executives) recruitment for private equity and venture capital-backed startups.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Cara Lewis(lewisc@bu.edu), the Director of Human Adaptation Laboratory, and the Program Director of Rehabilitation Sciences at Sargent College, Boston University. She shared her story of how she stumbled upon the path of rehabilitation sciences and became “a mechanic of the human body”.
About Cara Lewis:
Cara L. Lewis, PT, PhD is an Associate Professor and director of the Human Adaptation Laboratory. She is also the Director of the PhD Program in Rehabilitation Sciences. The long-term goal of her research is to improve the lives of individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain and prevent or slow the progression of musculoskeletal damage through improved knowledge of joint function, leading to advanced, targeted intervention strategies. Dr. Lewis’ current focus is on treatment for hip pain, especially in adults with variant hip morphology, such as femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) and acetabular dysplasia.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Carolyn Cohen(’65), a Boston University Sargent College Alumni and a member of the Sargent Alumni Association Board. Over the years, Cohen has witnessed the development of Sargent College, and how the Sargent spirit has influenced people all around the world. She talked about some of the key figures in Sargent history, and what’s next for Sargent Alumni Association.
About Carolyn Cohen:
Carolyn Cohen (’65) graduated with a degree in Physical Education and has served on the Sargent College Alumni Association (SCAA) since her graduation. Most notably, Carolyn served as president during Sargent’s centennial celebration from 1979-1984. During this important time, the SCAA met monthly and had the opportunity to honor prominent alumni, faculty, and friends including Dr. Sargent himself. Carolyn worked as an educator, coach, and administrator in Boston Public Schools. She served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on committees for health, physical education, and dance recreation, and she still officiates softball. Carolyn has also worked closely with the BU Scarlet Key and has served as Sargent class secretary for more than fifty years. She currently serves as the SCAA Reunion representative. Sargent has been lucky to host Carolyn’s dog, Sneakers, on numerous occasions for various student groups.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
In this episode, we welcomed Kaytlin Eldred(keldred@bu.edu), a lecturer at Sargent College, Boston University. As she started a new class on cultural competency, she introduced the concept and why being culturally humble is vital.
What is cultural competence?
Being aware of and comfortable with the intersection of your culture and others by actively and genuinely asking, observing, and listening with humility, knowing that it doesn't take complete understanding to respect someone else's culture, but still being open to learning and engaging.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast
In this episode, we welcomed Katie Riley, the Assistant Director of Communications & Media at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), to interview our very own moderator, professor Karen Jacobs. As a past AOTA president, professor Jacobs shared her story with the initiative of AOTA’s National School Backpack Awareness Day. She also introduced how students and parents can get involved in this year’s Backpack Awareness Day (September 16) during quarantine.
About AOTA:
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the national professional association established in 1917 to represent the interests and concerns of more than 213,000 occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services.
Members reside in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and internationally. Occupational therapy practitioners facilitate participation in everyday living for people of all ages.
AOTA’s major programs and activities are directed toward promoting the professional development of its members and assuring consumer access to quality services so patients can maximize their individual potential.AOTA educates the public and advances the profession by providing resources, setting standards including accreditations, and serving as an advocate to improve health care.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Brynne Terry (brynneterry@gmail.com), a recent graduate of Sargent College post-professional occupational therapy doctoral program. As an Occupational Therapy pro, she shared some tips on leading a healthy lifestyle during remote work. She also introduced the stress management mobile application she has been developing.
Visit Brynne’s website to learn more about what she’s doing.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Alyssa Boucher, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Sargent College. Specializing in speech-language pathology, she introduced how parents can help with young children’s early literacy, especially during homeschooling.
About Professor Boucher (bouchera@bu.edu): Her primary clinical and research interests are in the areas of speech sound disorders and early literacy development of young children with communication disorders. She is also interested in designing flexible learning environments to support meaningful classroom participation for children with communication differences through the use of universal design for learning (UDL).
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Sargent student Brandy Moser, a rising senior with dual degrees in Biochemistry and Nutrition. As a motivated student, she introduced BU’s girls’ fitness organization CHAARG, her study abroad experience, and her passion for gardening.
Learn more about CHAARG: CHAARG, which stands for Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls, aims to ignite a passion in college-aged girls for health and fitness. Their mission is to liberate girls from the elliptical + show them that fitness can [+ should!] be fun by trying new workouts every week — from barre to boxing to zumba to lifting weights.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Sargent Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Stuttering Therapy at Boston University, Diane Parris Constantino (dparris@bu.edu). She introduced the causes and symptoms of stuttering and related research the Center has conducted.
About the Center for Stuttering Therapy at Boston University:
The Center for Stuttering Therapy at Boston University offers services to individuals who stutter of all ages. We offer individual sessions, parent training, and group therapy for teens and adults. As an academic training center, the primary clinicians are graduate students training under the supervision of a Board Certified Fluency Specialist (certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the American Board of Fluency and Fluency Disorders). Many variables contribute to the development of stuttering and the challenges it presents to people from all walks of life – children and adults alike. Our philosophy is that a helpful mindset about being a person who stutters and a choice about how to manage the speech motor aspects of stuttering fosters the increased confidence our clients seek. That is, we help people learn how to cope with stuttering and how to talk in ways that facilitate struggle-free speech in order to become highly effective communicators.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Sargent alumni Jessica Treadwell, an occupational therapist, a certified personal trainer and a health coach. From a professional perspective, she shared tips on how to live a healthier, happier life.
Check out this article Jessica wrote on self-care. Visit Jessica’s website for more information on staying healthy!
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Sally Rogers, the Executive Director at Sargent College’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation. She shared how the Center’s research, training and services initiatives, including a photo-voice project, help to destigmatize psychiatric conditions.
About Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation: At Boston University’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, our work is guided by the most basic of rehabilitation values: that first and foremost, persons with psychiatric disabilities have the same goals and dreams as any other person. Visit https://cpr.bu.edu/ for more resources.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Lee Marinko, a physical therapist and theAssociate Professor in physical and athletic training. She shared how physical activities benefit different conditions. She also talked about different types of exercise that people can practice at home during social distancing.
About Lee Marinko: Professor Marinko specializes in manual therapy, orthopedics and sports-related injuries; musculoskeletal related disorders including pain related to upper and lower extremity movement dysfunction,
knee osteoarthritis, spinal disorders, temporomandibular dysfunction and the utilization of therapeutic exercise to enhance function. Her recent scholarly interests include utilization of patient-reported outcomes in clinical practice.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Nancy Lowenstein (nlowe@bu.edu), the Clinical Associate Professor and Program Director at Sargent College. She shared her knowledge and experience on multiple sclerosis, and her involvement in the Posse Foundation.
About the Posse Foundation:
The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and trains individuals with extraordinary leadership potential. Posse Scholars receive full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse’s partner colleges and universities.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Swathi Kiran, the Director of Aphasia Research Laboratory and the Associate Dean for Research at Sargent College. She shared her story with “Constant Therapy”, an App she co-founded for stroke survivors, and how it helps thousands of people around the world.
- About Constant Therapy:
Constant Therapy is an award-winning speech therapy app for people recovering from strokes, traumatic brain injuries, or aphasia, dementia and other speech-language disorders. The app can improve speech, language, cognition, memory, reading, attention and comprehension skills with 65 categories of tasks, over 60,000 stimuli, and 10 difficulty levels.
Constant Therapy was designed by scientists at Boston University, has won awards from American Stroke Association and AARP, and is recommended by speech-language pathologists, neurologists and occupational therapists. Exercises are specifically customized for each person's unique needs - so the program adapts to your progress every day. Recent research published in Frontiers of Neuroscience shows that stroke and brain injury survivors using Constant Therapy showed significant improvement in standardized tests and got an average of 4 hours of extra therapy per week.
- The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
- Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Sargent College student Wesley Jones. As a Sargent peer mentor, Wesley discussed BU Sargent’s Advising Model and how it helps students strive.
About Boston University Sargent College Advising Model: Advising is a collaborative process at Sargent College. We have two Assistant Directors in the Academic Services Center (ASC) and approximately 40 faculty advisors throughout the College. Your faculty advisors teach in the area of your major and/or are employed in professions that advisees most often pursue. Faculty advisors help with course selection, degree requirements, internship placements, and career advice.
Peer Mentors are also an integral part of the Sargent advising model. Just like Wesley, they serve as models and guides for incoming Sargent students. Peer Mentors correspond with incoming first-year and transfer students before they arrive on campus and offer a number of events during the academic year that highlight academic tips, opportunities, and resources that help students feel connected to the Sargent community.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
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This episode provides a conversation with Sargent Assistant Professor and clinical psychologist Dan Fulford. They discussed the research Approach Motivation & Participation (AMP) lab does and advice on the usage of digital technologies during the pandemic.
About Boston University Approach Motivation Participation Lab: Work in the AMP (/amp/, ampere) Lab focuses on the intersection of motivation and social processes, and how variations in the experience and expression of these phenomena contribute to problems of everyday living (e.g., psychopathology). We use mobile technology (mostly smartphones) to measure these constructs in the context of daily life, and then translate the knowledge we gain into digital interventions (also mostly using smartphones).
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with three Sargent College entry-level occupational therapy students, Megan, Vanessa and Kim. They discussed racism and ways to dismantle similar vicious cycles by explaining the -ism model.
We are all human with conscious or unconscious biases due to socialization. What’s important is to face the biases we hold and make the right choices. Check out this TIME article on some of the ways you can help the Black Lives Matter Movement.
About Boston University Entry-Level Occupational Therapy(OTD) program: Ranked #1 in Occupational Therapy nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, Boston University provides OT academic coursework and fieldwork that are integrated into a curriculum that’s occupation-focused, evidence-based, client-centered, and organized from a life-course perspective. You’ll study the concepts, theory, and practice of occupational therapy with professors and practitioners known in national and international communities.
Beginning in your first semester and throughout the three year entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy curriculum, you’ll acquire an exceptional range of clinical experience through Level I Fieldwork and Level II Fieldwork placements chosen from BU’s large network of local and national clinical sites. You’ll also complete a 14-week doctoral practicum and project focused on your particular professional interests in one of the following areas: clinical, research, policy and advocacy, or education.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Theresa Delbert (tdelbert@chatham.edu), Assistant Professor at Chatham University. With three Boston University degrees, Theresa shared her experience of using her professional Occupational Therapy knowledge to impact her church community and beyond.
About Boston University Online Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program: If you’re an occupational therapy practitioner who would like to assume a leadership role and help shape the future of your field, you may be ready for advanced study beyond the master’s level. The Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PP-OTD) program at Sargent College is designed to provide the highest level of quality education with a focus on flexibility and a strong mentorship model. Students in the PP-OTD program are paired in a one-on-one relationship with our faculty, who provide each student with personal guidance throughout the program.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Jerome Kaplan, a Speech Language Pathologist at Sargent College, on the common misunderstandings of aphasia, and how the Aphasia Resource Center at Boston University can help. He has been active in Aphasia Resource Center since 2006.
About Aphasia Resource Center: Step inside the Aphasia Resource Center at Sargent College. You’ll sense very quickly that we are truly a community—individuals with aphasia, their families and friends interacting with clinicians, researchers and students. We provide a place not only for learning to live with aphasia but also for sharing experiences with others touched by the disorder. Since 2006, we’ve offered an expanding mix of resources for aphasia therapy, support, socialization, education and advocacy.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Dori Hutchinson, Director of Services at Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR) and a Clinical Associate Professor at Sargent College. Dr. Hutchinson shared how CPR helps students and people worldwide struggling with mental health to recover and develop resilience.
Dori S. Hutchinson, Sc.D. has worked at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University since 1984. Dr. Hutchinson has developed and implemented recovery-oriented service initiatives that assist people who have mental illnesses to assume their rightful roles as students, employees, residents and members of their communities. She provides training nationally to organizations and providers who wish to deliver recovery-oriented services and conduct relevant program evaluations. Dr. Hutchinson has worked more recently in developing mental health promotion services on campuses that assist students with serious mental illnesses to succeed in all domains of their lives as college students, as well as college suicide prevention programming that creates caring academic communities.
About the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation: The Center is a research, training, and service organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons who have psychiatric disabilities. It offers a variety of wellness courses that support the treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery efforts of adults and college students alike. Over the last 40 years, the Center has helped to shift the paradigm in mental health services to a recovery orientation.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Lucy Tamberrino, an entry-level Occupational Therapy doctoral studentat Sargent College. Interested in assistive technology, Lucy shared her volunteer experiences in Bogota, Colombia, and life as a Sargent College student.
About Boston University Entry-Level Occupational Therapy(OTD) program: Ranked #1 in Occupational Therapy nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, Boston University provides OT academic coursework and fieldwork that are integrated into a curriculum that’s occupation-focused, evidence-based, client-centered, and organized from a life-course perspective. You’ll study the concepts, theory, and practice of occupational therapy with professors and practitioners known in national and international communities.
Beginning in your first semester and throughout the three-year entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy curriculum, you’ll acquire an exceptional range of clinical experience through Level I Fieldwork and Level II Fieldwork placements chosen from BU’s large network of local and national clinical sites. You’ll also complete a 14-week doctoral practicum and project focused on your particular professional interests in one of the following areas: clinical, research, policy and advocacy, or education.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation withJennifer Kaldenberg (jenmk@bu.edu), Clinical Assistant Professor and Level II Academic Fieldwork Coordinator at Sargent College. As a visual impairment expert, Professor Kaldenberg shared stories behind her academic interest.
Professor Kaldenberg educates optometrists and optometry students on the functional implications of vision loss, as well as teaches the role of OT in vision rehabilitation. She has earned Specialty Certification in Low Vision from the American Occupational Therapy Association. Prior to her specialization in vision impairment, Kaldenberg worked in inpatient rehabilitation with clinical experience in a wide variety of conditions, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological and orthopedic diagnoses.
About Entry-level OTD Level II Fieldwork: LIIFWprovides students with an in-depth, supervised experience in delivering occupational therapy services to clients, focusing on the application of meaningful occupation and research, administration, and management of occupational therapy services. It is recommended that each student gain exposure to a variety of clients across the lifespan and to a variety of settings. Exposure to client populations is generally categorized by settings that serve individuals across the lifespan, including children (pediatrics) and adults with mental health/psychiatric needs or physical disabilities.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Roslyn Abukasis (rozabu@bu.edu ), an Academic Counselor at Sargent College. As the newest addition to Sargent College, Abukasis talks about how to help students build resilience.
About Boston University Sargent College Academic Services Center: Our Academic Counselors help students with career issues, counseling, academics and suggestions designed to help students balance the variety of activities, academic pursuits and challenges that arise during their academic career. Academic Counselors help with course schedules within students’ majors, but also work with them on processes beyond the standard curriculum such as changing majors, fitting in minors, dual degrees, study abroad, and other academic opportunities.
Check out how to make an appointment here.(http://www.bu.edu/sargent/student-resources/academic-services-center/)
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Deborah Claar, the Assistant Director of the Academic Services Center at Sargent College. As the winner of the 2020 Boston University Undergraduate Academic Advising Award, Claar shared her 30-year experience as an academic advisor at Sargent and her career as a folk singer.
About Boston University Sargent College Academic Services Center: Our Academic Counselors help students with career issues, counseling, academics and suggestions designed to help students balance the variety of activities, academic pursuits and challenges that arise during their academic career. Academic Counselors help with course schedules within students’ majors, but also work with them on processes beyond the standard curriculum such as changing majors, fitting in minors, dual degrees, study abroad, and other academic opportunities.
Check out how to make an appointment here (http://www.bu.edu/sargent/student-resources/academic-services-center/).
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with James Camarinos, the Clinic Director of Boston University Physical Therapy Center, on BUPTC’s day-to-day operations.
About Boston University Physical Therapy Center: Since 1991, we have been the provider of choice for thousands of patients throughout the Greater Boston area and have developed a reputation for clinical excellence. Our patients benefit from services that combine the highest level of clinical expertise with the most advanced rehabilitation techniques. As part of an academic institution, your recovery, not profit, is our bottom line.
Because of the national health emergency, BUPTC has transitioned to a telehealth model of care.Make an appointment with BUPTC by calling 617-358-3700. Check out BUPTC’s Instagram account.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Senior Physical Therapist Parul Patelon thescience behind pain and how Boston University Physical Therapy Center moves services online during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
About Boston University Physical Therapy Center: Since 1991, we have been the provider of choice for thousands of patients throughout the Greater Boston area and have developed a reputation for clinical excellence. Our patients benefit from services that combine the highest level of clinical expertise with the most advanced rehabilitation techniques. As part of an academic institution, your recovery, not profit, is our bottom line.
Because of COVID-19, BUPTChas transitioned to a telehealth model of care.Make an appointment with BUPTC now by calling 617-358-3700. Check out BUPTC's Instagram page.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with BU Sargent College entry-level OTD student, Megan Bartley on some of her favorite recipes and the creation of Karen Jacobs’ Sargent Choice Test Kitchen Cookbook. She aspires to combine her passion for baking with occupational therapy.
About the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: We’re all about making healthy taste delicious here at Sargent Choice. That’s why we’ve teamed up with faculty-in-residence Dr. Karen Jacobs to offer students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to trial and taste-test new Sargent Choice healthy recipes each week at the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen. Dr. Karen Jacobs invites students of all majors (not just nutrition) into her home on Boston University’s campus to cook up a recipe developed by Sargent Choice Registered Dietitian, Jennifer Culbert. Feedback from the weekly Test Kitchen gets incorporated into future Sargent Choice recipes and helps shape the face of healthy dining at BU.
Check out Sargent Choice Test Kitchen’s healthy menus.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with BU Sargent student Caroline Kohler on her academic path and experience as the Sargent Choice Ambassador. She meets with Dr. Jacobs every Wednesday night at Sargent Choice Test Kitchen, where students and faculties gather together and try out healthy and delicious recipes.
About the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: We're all about making healthy taste delicious here at Sargent Choice. That's why we've teamed up with faculty-in-residence Dr. Karen Jacobs to offer students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to trial and taste-test new Sargent Choice healthy recipes each week at the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen. Dr. Karen Jacobs invites students of all majors (not just nutrition) into her home on Boston University's campus to cook up a recipe developed by Sargent Choice Registered Dietitian, Jennifer Culbert. Feedback from the weekly Test Kitchen gets incorporated into future Sargent Choice recipes and helps shape the face of healthy dining at BU.
Check out Sargent Choice Test Kitchen's blog. Follow BU Programs in Nutrition on Instagram.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with BU Sargent Alumni Randi Jacoby (rjacoby2@nyc.rr.com) on her advice on how parents can bond with their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic from a language pathologist’s perspective.
Randi Jacoby, M.S.C.C.C., is a Licensed and Certified Speech and Language Pathologist, who holds a Master of Science Degree from Columbia University. She is the Director of Jacoby Speech Therapy Associates, a private group practice specializing in pediatric communication development and learning skills. Ms. Jacoby has served as a lecturer to both parents and educators at the 92Y Parenting Center and 92Y Nursery School for over 20 years, as well as a consultant to many New York City private and public schools. She has been a contributor to New York Family magazine, as well as to many parent education portals. She was noted to be one of the top therapists in her field by “A Parent’s Guide to Special Education in New York City.” Throughout her career, Ms. Jacoby has been an ardent advocate for children with developmental disabilities and learning disorders.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with Clinical Assistant Professor Anne Escher (aaescher@bu.edu) on her research and scholarship. Anne also shared her experience as the Level I Fieldwork Coordinator, where she and her students used occupational therapy to help the incarcerated population.
Anne Escher's clinical practice covers the life span from working in NICU and pediatrics at an acute care hospital to inpatient rehabilitation and home care for older adults with low vision. Escher's scholarship primarily focuses on the area of productive aging. Her current scholarly work centers on clients with communication impairments. Additionally, she interested in research related to OT clinical education. Click here to learn more about the Entry-level OTD Level I Fieldwork.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
This episode provides a conversation with dietitian/nutritionist Clare Murphy on BU Sargent Choice Nutrition Center and tips on healthy eating on campus.
As one of the many nutritionists working at Sargent Choice Nutrition Center, Clare collaborates with her clients to navigate their food environment, working towards a joyful, flexible, balanced, and sustainable healthy eating pattern. She works closely with BU Dining Services to develop and maintain recipes. Clare also works to assure all recipe and nutrition information for Dining Services is complete and accurate.
Boston University Sargent Choice Nutrition Center strives to:
- Provide evidence-based nutrition services to Boston University faculty, staff, and students, and to the greater Boston community;
- Offer clinical and public health learning opportunities for Boston University undergraduate and graduate nutrition students;
- Engage in interprofessional research to identify and develop future best practices.
Learn more about Boston University Sargent Choice Nutrition Center here: http://www.bu.edu/scnc/.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
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This episode provides a conversation with Clinical Assistant Professor Kathryn A. Webster(kwebster@bu.edu) on tips dealing with ankle sprains and athletic training as a career.
Professor Webster is interested in lower extremity functional rehabilitation, the relationship between gluteal activation in active populations with chronic ankle instability, and encouraging students to become life-long learners through evidence-based clinical education.
Check out Boston University's Master Program in Athletic Training here.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
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This episode provides a conversation with Assistant Professor Claudio Ferre (clferre@bu.edu) about his research on cerebral palsy and his unique academic path.
Professor Ferre is interested in the development of manual skills in typically developing children and children with disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy). His research focuses on understanding why children who experience brain injury during the same stage of life display vastly different functional outcomes later in childhood.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
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This episode provides a conversation with Clinical Assistant Professor Craig Slater (cslater@bu.edu).
Professor Slater is also the Director of Interprofessional Education and Practice at Sargent College. In real-world clinical practices, people are the center of all operations, from physical surgeries to the operation of health care systems. Offering master and doctorate programs, the Sargent Interprofessional Education and Practice Program focuses on the necessary collaboration between health professionals for the delivery of person-centered, coordinated, and comprehensive patient/client care. Check out more about the program here: https://www.bu.edu/sargent/academics/interprofessional-education/.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
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This episode provides a conversation with Clinical Assistant Professor Shelley M. Brown (shelleyb@bu.edu).
Professor Brown is the Director of International Service Learning and Community Engagement at Sargent College. The Sargent Service Learning Program offers students a unique opportunity to participate in faculty-led service-learning experiences that promote health education, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. Since 2011, Sargent students have traveled a combined total of more than 2 million miles to bring health care to communities in developing countries including Thailand, Guatemala, and India. Check out more about the program here: http://www.bu.edu/sargentservice/.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
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This episode provides a conversation with Dr. Tyler Perrachione (tkp@bu.edu) and Dr. Gabrielle-Ann Torre (gat@bu.edu).
Dr. Perrachione is the Program Director, Joint Bachelor of Science in Linguistics, a Peter Paul Career Development Professor, the Director of Communication Neuroscience Research Laboratory, and the Associate Director of Hearing Research Center.
Dr. Torre is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College. She is a 1979 alumni of Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.
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