HealthMatters

In this episode, we welcome Hagere Yilma([email protected]), 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.

In this episode, we welcomed Megan Olesen ([email protected]), a BU physical therapy doctoral student, and Kara Jackman ([email protected]), 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.

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Shannon Peters(She/Her, [email protected]), 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.

In this episode, we welcome Malwina (Maja) Carrion ([email protected]), 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.

In this episode, we welcome Jacqueline Roberman-Glyn ([email protected] ), 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.

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.

In this episode, we welcome Melissa ([email protected]) and David Bernstein ([email protected]), 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.

The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs ([email protected]), 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.

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Emily Rothman ([email protected]), 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 ([email protected]), 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.

In this episode, we welcome Margie Pettingell ([email protected]), 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 ([email protected]), 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 ([email protected]), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.

In this episode, we welcome Ciara Cullen ([email protected]), 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 ([email protected]), 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 ([email protected]), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.