Mark Meheriuk
Congratulations to Kevin Waldorf for receiving the inaugural CAOT FIELDWORK EDUCATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
Kevin was the successful recipient for the University of British Columbia for 2015. The purpose of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Fieldwork Educator Award of Excellence is to acknowledge the contribution of a practice educator who demonstrates exceptional performance in student practice teaching and in student mentoring in the workplace, and who represents a […]
COME JOIN US! For the 1st annual Simple Solutions Showcase on July 16th, 12-2 pm
Come support our MOT students in the 1st annual Simple Solutions Showcase on July 16th, 12:00-2:00 pm in Lab 3 (UBC Hospital, Koerner Pavilion, 3rd Floor). Browse through the many innovative, assistive devices and intervention solutions created by MOT students to solve everyday challenges. We hope to see you there!
OT LENS for Spring 2015 now online
New Ways to Treat Pain and Stress for Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery, Michael Lee in China, and more… To download a PDF of the OT Lens, Spring 2015 edition, please click here: OT Lens Summer 2015
UBC faculty and students head to Winnipeg for the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Conference
With only a few days to go before the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) conference kicks off, faculty and students from UBC’s Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy are busy gearing up for the annual event. “The CAOT Annual Conference is a great opportunity to network with occupational therapists from across the nation […]
Hats off to Donna Drynan who recently completed a UBC Certificate on Curriculum and Pedagogy in Higher Education – International Faculty SoTL Leadership Program
The aim of the certificate program is to better prepare educational leaders at UBC with scholarly approaches to teaching, learning and curriculum practices. Faculty members participate in the program to investigate research-informed, evidence-based and strategically-aligned curriculum and pedagogical practices within their disciplinary context (e.g., curriculum renewal and evaluation, peer-review of teaching, learning-centred course design and […]
Alison Gerlach awarded “2014 Best Scholarship Paper” by the Journal of Occupational Science.
Congratulations to Alison Gerlach, MSc (OT), UBC Alumni 2003, who was recently awarded by the Journal of Occupational Science for the best scholarship paper in 2014. If you remember, Alison was also commended in October 2014 for one of the top-read papers in the Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Well done, Alison, for your continued […]
OT LENS for Winter 2015 now online
Graduation; gOT Spirit; New Staff; and more! To download a PDF of the OT Lens, Winter 2015 edition, please click here: Winter 2015
Occupational therapist and postdoctoral fellow Skye Barbic says our current understanding of mental health recovery on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is too narrow
To outsiders, it’s often referred to as the poorest postal code in Canada. But to those selling on its streets and walking the halls of its single room occupancy hotels, Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside is home. Over the years, hundreds of agencies and housing sites have sprung up to support residents living in the area — […]
UBC Master of Occupational Therapy graduates embark on the next stage of their professional journey
This November, graduates of UBC’s Master of Occupational Therapy class have a lot to celebrate. As they crossed the stage, armed with degrees in hand, at this year’s convocation on November 26, they were reminded of all that they’ve accomplished over the course of their student journey here at UBC. And, while they are […]
Ben Krieger
Hometown: Summerland, B.C. What sparked your interest in pursuing a career in occupational therapy? I initially heard about OT in a Psych class at UBC. I was interested in a career where I could contribute to my community by promoting health and wellness, and OT seemed like a practical, functional healthcare profession. What’s […]