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In this episode, we welcome Carrie Schmitt ([email protected]), 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 ([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 Tomeico Faison ([email protected] /[email protected]), 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 ([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 Juan Leon Parra ([email protected]), 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 ([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.

Marial Williams ([email protected]), 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: [email protected].

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 two amazing guests, Kevin McNamara ([email protected]) and Barbara Oppenheimer ([email protected]). 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.

In this episode, we welcome a Sargent alumni Victoria Garcia Wilburn ([email protected]), 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 ([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.

Marial Williams ([email protected]), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.

In this episode, we welcome Chelsea Cobb ([email protected]), 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 ([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 Jo Solet ([email protected] ), 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 ([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 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.

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.