HealthMatters

How can occupational therapy support sex trafficking survivors? Why the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association's state mentorship program is vital? In this episode, we welcome Hayley Davis, OTR/L, CSRS, and CLIPP. After 20+ years of clinical experience, Hayley is currently a Post-Professional Doctoral Candidate at BU Sargent. Tune in to hear about her time in Nepal and the program she helps started there.

Emily Scannell (SAR) is an occupational therapist (OT) completing Boston University’s post-professional doctor of occupational therapy program. She works as an OT in school, hospital, and summer camp settings, and is passionate about helping people participate in meaningful activities. Her doctoral project is focused on improving the social and academic success of elementary school students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through a children’s book “Wonderfully Wired” and a school staff guide, both of which are currently being developed.

Wendy Colby is an Innovative Global Education and Technology Leader who specializes in driving impact and digital transformation, particularly through her role as the inaugural Vice President and Associate Provost of BU Virtual. BU Virtual is an innovative new unit inside of Boston University committed to leveraging and growing BU's online and hybrid portfolio of graduate and certificate programs to align with market demand and reach new segments of learners.  

You can learn more about BU Virtual at bu.edu/virtual

How can occupational therapy support sex trafficking survivors? Why the South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association's state mentorship program is vital? In this episode, we welcome Hayley Davis, OTR/L, CSRS, and CLIPP. After 20+ years of clinical experience, Hayley is currently a Post-Professional Doctoral Candidate at BU Sargent. Tune in to hear about her time in Nepal and the program she works on there.

Emily Scannell (SAR) is an occupational therapist (OT) completing Boston University’s post-professional doctor of occupational therapy program. She works as an OT in school, hospital, and summer camp settings, and is passionate about helping people participate in meaningful activities. Her doctoral project is focused on improving the social and academic success of elementary school students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through a children’s book “Wonderfully Wired” and a school staff guide, both of which are currently being developed.

Wendy Colby is an Innovative Global Education and Technology Leader who specializes in driving impact and digital transformation, particularly through her role as the inaugural Vice President and Associate Provost of BU Virtual. BU Virtual is an innovative new unit inside of Boston University committed to leveraging and growing BU's online and hybrid portfolio of graduate and certificate programs to align with market demand and reach new segments of learners.

You can learn more about BU Virtual at bu.edu/virtual

In this episode, Colleen Melcher speaks on her project about palliative care. Colleen is a 3rd-year DPT student in the last semester of Sargent's 6-year accelerated program. She was born and raised in Massachusetts.

Colleen: Project PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1urEejHl-HYmbShEhu7PrFoZdpG96YJXl/view?usp=sharing 

On this episode of HealthMatters, Joe Bernardo Jr. speaks on his experience as a Physical Therapy student at Boston University and his practicum experience. 

Joe's Bio:

My name is Joseph Bernardo and I am a third year physical therapy student at Boston University. Prior

to my enrollment at BU, I completed a Master's degree in Exercise Science and a Bachelor's degree in

Health Sciences, both from Merrimack College. I have participated in several clinical experiences thus far

during my education at BU, all occurring in the outpatient orthopedic setting, which is where I anticipate

my practice will begin once I graduate in May. I enjoy treating a variety of patient populations and

presentations, with a particular emphasis on runners.

For most of my life, I have been a person who stutters and I often struggled to find my voice in social

situations, due to experiences of bullying as a child. I have firsthand experience with the underlying

anxiety and sense of hopelessness that can arise from the negative social interactions and stigma that an

individual who stutters can experience on a daily basis. My goal for this project is to provide education,

real-life experiences, and communication strategies revolving around the stuttering condition to my

classmates and the general public, so that individuals who stutter may experience less stigma and a

strengthened therapeutic alliance when seeking physical therapy care, as well as a reduction in the

stigma these individuals can experience during every day social interactions.

On today's episode Dr. Jacobs talks with Gabrielle Cherfane, a medical student at BUMC and Sargent graduate. They discuss the transition from Sargent to BUMC, along with life outside of medical school. 

In this episode of HealthMatters, we welcome Sarah Sherman, who studied Physical Therapy at Sargent College. She discusses her experience and mentors from Sargent, along with her journey in starting her own physical therapy business, and where she sees her business going in the future.

Sarah Sherman, PT, DPT, ATC is a residency trained Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and the owner of LIVE4, a sports physical therapy & wellness company in Acton, MA. LIVE4 provides private, individualized injury prevention, rehabilitation, and wellness services for athletes and active individuals. Sarah’s career has taken her across the country and provided her the opportunity to work with athletes at all levels, from youth to professional sports. She is passionate about providing holistic, client-centered care to ensure each individual achieves and sustains long-term health and wellness.