Occupational Therapy, University of Minnesota

08/23/2024

Seeking OT preceptors for a student-led primary-care clinic!

Looking to serve the underserved and underinsured? Want to extend occupational therapy's reach into primary care? Want to train the next generation of OTs? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

Occupational Therapy is now one of 4 primary "afterhours" services offered at The Phillips Neighborhood Clinic (PNC), a free-clinic in Minneapolis. Our collaborators include medicine, pharmacy, and nursing.

We are looking for occupational therapists to support occupational therapy students in providing primary care services to clients who receive care at this clinic.

The mission of this clinic is perfectly aligned with our profession and is as follows:
1) To increase the accessibility of comprehensive, patient-centered, quality health services to patients with unmet needs,
2) To develop compassionate, culturally sensitive future health professionals in an interprofessional, team-based learning environment, and
3) To support community partnerships and promote overall health and wellbeing in the communities we serve

To learn more about PNC: http://phillipsneighborhoodclinic.com/about-pnc/

To Learn more about volunteering, contact Dr. Ronnie Drummond by email at [email protected].

Please give this opportunity serious consideration! The commitment is minimal and there are few opportunities to serve as an OT which are more impactful than this. We look forward to hearing from you!
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08/19/2024

Please join us in congratulating Virgil G. Mathiowetz, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Professor Emeritus (Retired), in receiving the American Society of Hand Therapists Joy MacDermid Lifetime Scientific Award!

You can read more about the Joy MacDermid Lifetime Scientific Award here:

ASHT recognizes members and hand therapy supporters through the following awards, presented at the Annual Meeting:

08/05/2024

The 2024 College of Pharmacy Golf Classic is just about ready to tee off! There’s still time for you to register to join us. When you do, consider adding the “student advantage” to have a student join your team or sponsoring students to golf the tournament. Learn more > z.umn.edu/CoPGolfClassic All proceeds will be used to support student scholarships.

08/01/2024

Post-Doctoral Researcher, Halil Ibrahim Ergen, PhD, PT, recent graduate, Roman Kudin, OTD, OTR/L, and faculty member, Corey McGee, PhD, OTR/L, CHT were recently published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Follow this link for open access to their paper: https://research.aota.org/ajot/article/78/5/7805205140/25583/Interrater-Reliability-and-Precision-of-a-Novel?searchresult=1

07/16/2024

Faculty member, Dr. Corey McGee, was recently interviewed on the Hands in Motion podcast. On the episode Dr. McGee shares some of the latest therapy interventions and thought paradigms when addressing thumb osteoarthritis!

You can find the whole episode here:

On this episode, we are joined by Corey McGee, an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist who has dedicated a significant portion of his career researching first CMC osteoarthritis. He shares with us some of the latest therapy interventions and thought paradigms when addressing thumb ost...

06/18/2024

Third-year UMN Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student, Kasey Bartyzal, was recently selected as a 2024 UMN CTSI "Advanced Pathways to Research Progam (A-PReP)" Scholar! Kasey is mentored by OT Faculty Member, Dr. Corey McGee. Congratulations, Kasey, for this well-deserved recognition!! https://ctsi.umn.edu/training/students/graduate-professional-students/advanced-pathways-research-program-prep

04/29/2024

“You know, we talk about occupational therapy, being you know, the science for living.
And really what I'd like the field itself to pivot in the next two, three decades is to think about OTs as being the scientists.” Meet Ganesh Babulal, OT Class of 2010: https://bit.ly/4di318C


In the month of April, we are recognizing Occupational Therapy Month. To celebrate, we will be highlighting the stories of our exceptional alumni as a way to express our gratitude for all they do to advance the profession and help clients and their families create fuller lives. Visit z.umn.edu/CoPCelebratingAlumni to see more.

In 2022, the University of Minnesota Occupational Therapy Program became part of the College of Pharmacy. As integration efforts continue, we are eager to leverage the interprofessional synergies that come from bringing these well-established health science programs together to improve health and meet the diverse needs of Minnesota and the world.

04/26/2024

“Occupational therapy is hard to explain to people. I remember a joke I heard about this: ‘Physical therapy will get you ready to run a marathon and occupational therapy will make sure you have your pants on.’” Meet Susan Becker, OT Class of 1969: https://bit.ly/44wftxT


In the month of April, we are recognizing Occupational Therapy Month. To celebrate, we will be highlighting the stories of our exceptional alumni as a way to express our gratitude for all they do to advance the profession and help clients and their families create fuller lives. Visit z.umn.edu/CoPCelebratingAlumni to see more.

In 2022, the University of Minnesota Occupational Therapy Program became part of the College of Pharmacy. As integration efforts continue, we are eager to leverage the interprofessional synergies that come from bringing these well-established health science programs together to improve health and meet the diverse needs of Minnesota and the world.

“Occupational therapy is hard to explain to people,” says Susan Becker, University of Minnesota OT graduate from the class of 1969. “I remember a joke I heard about this: ‘Physical therapy will get you ready to run a marathon and occupational therapy will make sure you have your pants on.’...

04/22/2024

“We are out there helping people and supporting and caring. So be open and do not put yourself in a box and be like, oh, I have to follow the textbook letter by letter. Yes, it's important for you to have that foundation but be open to open up, take your knowledge and expand it.” Meet Nponda Nadjombe, OT Class of 2022: https://bit.ly/3UquNIS


In the month of April, we are recognizing Occupational Therapy Month. To celebrate, we will be highlighting the stories of our exceptional alumni as a way to express our gratitude for all they do to advance the profession and help clients and their families create fuller lives. Visit z.umn.edu/CoPCelebratingAlumni to see more.

In 2022, the University of Minnesota Occupational Therapy Program became part of the College of Pharmacy. As integration efforts continue, we are eager to leverage the interprofessional synergies that come from bringing these well-established health science programs together to improve health and meet the diverse needs of Minnesota and the world.

04/20/2024

“Occupational therapy encompasses everything I believe in, and is part of my legacy. Occupational therapy is one of the best investments, not only for the patient, but for the community as a whole.” Meet Rebeca Chery Mask, OT Class of 2012: https://bit.ly/3vYsjb8

In the month of April, we are recognizing Occupational Therapy Month. To celebrate, we will be highlighting the stories of our exceptional alumni as a way to express our gratitude for all they do to advance the profession and help clients and their families create fuller lives. Visit z.umn.edu/CoPCelebratingAlumni to see more.

In 2022, the University of Minnesota Occupational Therapy Program became part of the College of Pharmacy. As integration efforts continue, we are eager to leverage the interprofessional synergies that come from bringing these well-established health science programs together to improve health and meet the diverse needs of Minnesota and the world.

Rebeca Chery Mask is an admirable occupational therapist (OT) who is profoundly connected to her family, faith, and profession. She has Haitian African heritage from both parents, and gained American heritage from being the first generation born in the United States. Rebeca was born in New York, rai...

04/08/2024

“I love occupational therapy. Just as a broad statement. We help people through so many obstacles throughout their life. Growing up, I really didn't know what OT was about. And even the people that I meet, they’re like, what is occupational therapy? And once you explain to them what we do and how we benefit people, it’s not just that we get people jobs, anything that the person wants to do, OT can have its role in helping that person be able to reach that goal.” Meet Katelyn Marthaler, OT Class of 2022: https://bit.ly/3TOaeV9


In the month of April, we are recognizing Occupational Therapy Month. To celebrate, we will be highlighting the stories of our exceptional alumni as a way to express our gratitude for all they do to advance the profession and help clients and their families create fuller lives. Visit z.umn.edu/CoPCelebratingAlumni to see more.

In 2022, the University of Minnesota Occupational Therapy Program became part of the College of Pharmacy. As integration efforts continue, we are eager to leverage the interprofessional synergies that come from bringing these well-established health science programs together to improve health and meet the diverse needs of Minnesota and the world.

03/07/2024

Registration is now open for the Hybrid Refresher Course for Occupational Therapists.

This 'introductory-level' course is designed for occupational therapists who want to return to practice, change their area of practice, further develop their practice skills, earn contact hours, or reinstate their Minnesota License when lapsed for four years or more. AOTA Continuing Education Units - 64 Contact hours - 6.4 CEUs.

To learn more please visit:

This 'introductory-level' course is designed for occupational therapists who want to return to practice, change their area of practice, further develop their practice skills, earn contact hours, or reinstate their Minnesota License when lapsed for four years or more. AOTA Continuing Education Units....

02/24/2024

OT SEMINAR - OT Seminar Discussion Series: Online

Current CE events with OTD Students that meet Criteria for State of MN Continuing Education

FREE and open to all OT practitioners!

Seminar Discussion Series 2024: Join Current OTD Students LIVE as they present and lead a discussion about current topics in the profession! Find out more information here:

Current CE events with OTD Students that meet Criteria for State of MN CE: FREE and open to all OT practitioners! Register now! Seminar Discussion Series 2024: Join Current OTD Students LIVE as they present and lead a discussion about current topics in the profession! Feb 28, 2024 topics include:

02/16/2024

Are you attending ? If yes, Dr. Corey McGee and his colleagues are excited to announce that we be offering the 1st (in at least recent memory!) cadaver-based learning session at AOTA. There is still time to register for this pre-conference session on Wed March 20 - "Linking Upper Limb Anatomy to Practice: An Applied & Occupation-Centric Cadaver Anatomy Workshop."

Grateful to those who have donated their bodies to education and research.


Registration: https://lnkd.in/eRHUMzpf
More information: https://lnkd.in/earfg2hb

01/27/2024

Interested in being the 2024-2025 U of MN/MHealth Hand Therapy Fellow? Applications are now open!

Unlock your potential and elevate your career as an Occupational Therapist with the exclusive Hand Therapy Fellowship at MHealth Fairview and the University of Minnesota. Immerse yourself in a transformative experience with 1:1 mentoring, surgical observations, hands-on clinical training, research and teaching.

A few important metrics to share:
-Established in 2014, we are the first Hand Therapy Fellowship in the state of MN.
-We are an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Fellowship Program through 2029.
-As of 2023, we have graduated 8 fellows (100% completion rate).
-Fellows have 100% pass-rate on the Certified Hand Therapy (CHT) Exam.

We would love to have YOU on our team! Please message Dr. Corey McGee @umn.edu if you have questions and/or feel free to share this information with others who might be interested.

01/17/2024

Spring semester is underway and we're sending best wishes to all our students! You've got this!

12/19/2023

SAVE THE DATE! OT Day at the Capital is Wednesday, February 21st, 2024!

This is an opportunity to advocate for Occupational Therapy State Licensure Compact!

You can find out more here:

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

12/19/2023

Good luck with finals this week, students! You've got this!

11/17/2023

Thank you to our generous Give to the Max Day donors! Your gifts will make such a difference in the lives of our students. We are grateful.

11/17/2023

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11/17/2023

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11/16/2023

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11/16/2023

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11/16/2023

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11/16/2023

TODAY IS GIVE TO THE MAX DAY! Your gift, no matter the amount, to the Anniversary fund will make it possible for our students to pursue their dream of a career in Occupational Therapy! at z.umn.edu/OTGTMD23

11/14/2023

Check it out!!

The University of Minnesota (UMN) College of Pharmacy is seeking a bold, collaborative leader for the role of Program Director and Head, Department of Occupational Therapy (OT). The selected individual will lead a world class doctoral occupational therapy program within a dynamic department that blends nationally recognized expertise with resources from a very high research activity institution to innovatively study and teach occupational therapy.

See more details on the posting here: https://www.alliedhealth.umn.edu/ot/employment-opportunities

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11/05/2023

Hot off the press! Dr. McGee and colleagues from the Research Division of the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) recently published this expert consensus paper on the assessment and treatment of persons with nonsurgical thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. Follow this link and get full access through Nov. 22, 2023! https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1hsSV3BJ3f809Z UMN Clinical and Translational Science Institute Journal of Hand Therapy American Society of Hand Therapists

10/18/2023

10/17/2023

A UMASH Aging on the Farm Virtual Conversation and panel happened this past week. This meeting was a follow up summary and conversation about the next steps related to the partnership projects led by Dr. Tamara Vos-Draper, OTD Faculty member, and OTD students. See the link for a summary of the partnership projects!

There are more older workers in agriculture than in any other industry, with the average age approaching 60. Without adequate support, the impacts of aging can make the hazardous environment of agricultural work even more dangerous.

10/14/2023

Hot off the Press! Faculty member, Dr. Tammy Vos Draper and Emeritus faculty member, Dr. Virgil Mathiowetz recently published in JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies. Follow this link for full access to their article on wheelchair seating pressure mapping and pressure management in persons with spinal cord injuries:

Background: Wheelchair users with a spinal cord injury (SCI) are at a high risk for developing pressure injuries (P*s). Performing weight shifts is a primary method of pressure management for PI prevention; however, individuals with SCI may lack confidence in their abilities to perform adequate pres...