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This episode provides a conversation with Jennifer Kaldenberg ([email protected]), Clinical Assistant Professor and Level II Academic Fieldwork Coordinator at Sargent College. As a visual impairment expert, Professor Kaldenberg shared stories behind her academic interest.

Professor Kaldenberg educates optometrists and optometry students on the functional implications of vision loss, as well as teaches the role of OT in vision rehabilitation. She has earned Specialty Certification in Low Vision from the American Occupational Therapy Association. Prior to her specialization in vision impairment, Kaldenberg worked in inpatient rehabilitation with clinical experience in a wide variety of conditions, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological and orthopedic diagnoses.

About Entry-level OTD Level II Fieldwork: LIIFW provides students with an in-depth, supervised experience in delivering occupational therapy services to clients, focusing on the application of meaningful occupation and research, administration, and management of occupational therapy services. It is recommended that each student gain exposure to a variety of clients across the lifespan and to a variety of settings. Exposure to client populations is generally categorized by settings that serve individuals across the lifespan, including children (pediatrics) and adults with mental health/psychiatric needs or physical disabilities.

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.

This episode provides a conversation with Roslyn Abukasis ([email protected] ), an Academic Counselor at Sargent College. As the newest addition to Sargent College, Abukasis talks about how to help students build resilience.

About Boston University Sargent College Academic Services Center: Our Academic Counselors help students with career issues, counseling, academics and suggestions designed to help students balance the variety of activities, academic pursuits and challenges that arise during their academic career. Academic Counselors help with course schedules within students’ majors, but also work with them on processes beyond the standard curriculum such as changing majors, fitting in minors, dual degrees, study abroad, and other academic opportunities.

Check out how to make an appointment here.(http://www.bu.edu/sargent/student-resources/academic-services-center/)

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.

This episode provides a conversation with Deborah Claar, the Assistant Director of the Academic Services Center at Sargent College. As the winner of the 2020 Boston University Undergraduate Academic Advising Award,  Claar shared her 30-year experience as an academic advisor at Sargent and her career as a folk singer.

About Boston University Sargent College Academic Services Center: Our Academic Counselors help students with career issues, counseling, academics and suggestions designed to help students balance the variety of activities, academic pursuits and challenges that arise during their academic career. Academic Counselors help with course schedules within students’ majors, but also work with them on processes beyond the standard curriculum such as changing majors, fitting in minors, dual degrees, study abroad, and other academic opportunities.

Check out how to make an appointment here (http://www.bu.edu/sargent/student-resources/academic-services-center/).

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.

This episode provides a conversation with James Camarinos, the Clinic Director of Boston University Physical Therapy Center, on BUPTC’s day-to-day operations.

About Boston University Physical Therapy Center: Since 1991, we have been the provider of choice for thousands of patients throughout the Greater Boston area and have developed a reputation for clinical excellence. Our patients benefit from services that combine the highest level of clinical expertise with the most advanced rehabilitation techniques. As part of an academic institution, your recovery, not profit, is our bottom line.

Because of the national health emergency, BUPTC has transitioned to a telehealth model of care. Make an appointment with BUPTC by calling 617-358-3700. Check out BUPTC’s Instagram account.

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.

This episode provides a conversation with Senior Physical Therapist Parul Patel on the science behind pain and how Boston University Physical Therapy Center moves services online during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

About Boston University Physical Therapy Center: Since 1991, we have been the provider of choice for thousands of patients throughout the Greater Boston area and have developed a reputation for clinical excellence. Our patients benefit from services that combine the highest level of clinical expertise with the most advanced rehabilitation techniques. As part of an academic institution, your recovery, not profit, is our bottom line.

Because of COVID-19, BUPTC has transitioned to a telehealth model of care. Make an appointment with BUPTC now by calling 617-358-3700. Check out BUPTC's Instagram page.

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.

This episode provides a conversation with BU Sargent College entry-level OTD student, Megan Bartley on some of her favorite recipes and the creation of Karen Jacobs’ Sargent Choice Test Kitchen Cookbook. She aspires to combine her passion for baking with occupational therapy.

About the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: We’re all about making healthy taste delicious here at Sargent Choice.  That’s why we’ve teamed up with faculty-in-residence Dr. Karen Jacobs to offer students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to trial and taste-test new Sargent Choice healthy recipes each week at the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen.  Dr. Karen Jacobs invites students of all majors (not just nutrition) into her home on Boston University’s campus to cook up a recipe developed by Sargent Choice Registered Dietitian, Jennifer Culbert.  Feedback from the weekly Test Kitchen gets incorporated into future Sargent Choice recipes and helps shape the face of healthy dining at BU.

Check out Sargent Choice Test Kitchen’s healthy menus.

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.

This episode provides a conversation with BU Sargent student Caroline Kohler on her academic path and experience as the Sargent Choice Ambassador. She meets with Dr. Jacobs every Wednesday night at Sargent Choice Test Kitchen, where students and faculties gather together and try out healthy and delicious recipes.

About the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: We're all about making healthy taste delicious here at Sargent Choice. That's why we've teamed up with faculty-in-residence Dr. Karen Jacobs to offer students a one-of-a-kind opportunity to trial and taste-test new Sargent Choice healthy recipes each week at the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen.  Dr. Karen Jacobs invites students of all majors (not just nutrition) into her home on Boston University's campus to cook up a recipe developed by Sargent Choice Registered Dietitian, Jennifer Culbert.  Feedback from the weekly Test Kitchen gets incorporated into future Sargent Choice recipes and helps shape the face of healthy dining at BU.

Check out Sargent Choice Test Kitchen's blog. Follow BU Programs in Nutrition on Instagram.

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.

This episode provides a conversation with BU Sargent Alumni Randi Jacoby ([email protected]) on her advice on how parents can bond with their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic from a language pathologist’s perspective.

Randi Jacoby, M.S.C.C.C., is a Licensed and Certified Speech and Language Pathologist, who holds a Master of Science Degree from Columbia University. She is the Director of Jacoby Speech Therapy Associates, a private group practice specializing in pediatric communication development and learning skills. Ms. Jacoby has served as a lecturer to both parents and educators at the 92Y Parenting Center and 92Y Nursery School for over 20 years, as well as a consultant to many New York City private and public schools. She has been a contributor to New York Family magazine, as well as to many parent education portals. She was noted to be one of the top therapists in her field by “A Parent’s Guide to Special Education in New York City.” Throughout her career, Ms. Jacoby has been an ardent advocate for children with developmental disabilities and learning 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 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.

This episode provides a conversation with Clinical Assistant Professor Anne Escher ([email protected]) on her research and scholarship. Anne also shared her experience as the Level I Fieldwork Coordinator, where she and her students used occupational therapy to help the incarcerated population.  

Anne Escher's clinical practice covers the life span from working in NICU and pediatrics at an acute care hospital to inpatient rehabilitation and home care for older adults with low vision. Escher's scholarship primarily focuses on the area of productive aging. Her current scholarly work centers on clients with communication impairments. Additionally, she interested in research related to OT clinical education. Click here to learn more about the Entry-level OTD Level I Fieldwork.   

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.

This episode provides a conversation with dietitian/nutritionist Clare Murphy on BU Sargent Choice Nutrition Center and tips on healthy eating on campus.

As one of the many nutritionists working at Sargent Choice Nutrition Center, Clare collaborates with her clients to navigate their food environment, working towards a joyful, flexible, balanced, and sustainable healthy eating pattern. She works closely with BU Dining Services to develop and maintain recipes. Clare also works to assure all recipe and nutrition information for Dining Services is complete and accurate.

Boston University Sargent Choice Nutrition Center strives to:

Learn more about Boston University Sargent Choice Nutrition Center here: http://www.bu.edu/scnc/.

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.

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