HealthMatters

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 

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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 [email protected].

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.

Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and information in this podcast do not represent the views of VA or the United States Government.

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 is interprofessional education and practice? What is Project ECHO? Why is a certificate in Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare important? 

In this episode, Boston University (BU) Dr. Craig Slater and Dr. Bronwyn Keefe join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the development of a certification course. Dr. Craig Slater is a clinical assistant professor and the Director for Interprofessional Education and Practice at BU Sargent College. Dr. Bronwyn Keefe is a research assistant professor and the director of BUSSW’s Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research (CADER). 

Tune in to this episode to hear the professors' insights into the certification course as well as the collaboration between BU Sargent College and the BU School of Social Work.