University Presentations

I was invited to participate on a panel discussion as part of Quinnipiac University's OT 556: Professional Development course. Along with other alumni, I spoke to graduate students about my experiences as a clinician. Topics of this panel included bridging the gap from student to clinician, preparing for job interviews and first jobs, and general advice. I also reflect on my own career, sharing things I have learned along the way, things I wished I had known earlier and, things I would have done differently, knowing what I know now.

As part of my doctoral coursework at NYU, I had the opportunity to take "Promoting Family Resilience And Family-Centered Services". Through this course, I sought to develop a deeper understanding of the factors and dynamics that influence the family unit in the context of disease and disability. Concurrently, I participated in the University of Southern California (USC) Life Management Series. Through these courses I sought to obtain a breadth of knowledge in primary care and prevention for promoting lifestyle change and management in chronic health populations. This presentation hybrids knowledge acquired through both courses to demonstrate occupational therapy's role in promoting family-centered services in primary care and prevention practices.

I was invited by the Boston University student Occupational therapy Association to participate on an interdisciplinary panel discussion with health professionals from various disciplines. I was also invited to present on my specialty practice area, discussing the intensive model of therapy (IMOT) for pediatrics and occupational therapy's role on the interdisciplinary team.