Congratulations to Sarah Schwegel, OTD/S ’26, who was selected to be a student trainee in the Training for Diversity for Rehabilitation Research Education (TiDe) program. Learn more about Sarah, her career goals and the TiDe program at ow.ly/ia9850RyHjS #OTresearch

Kerri Morgan, PhD, OTR/L, ATP, will be one of the keynote speakers for the 'Reframing: A Call to Inclusion' Symposium on May 21 at 11:30 a.m. designed to uplift voices and celebrate the diversity of experiences. Learn more: ow.ly/3OP150RlB92 #WashUanesthesioloy #WashUmed

Congrats to Kelly Harris, PhD CCC-SLP, a 2024 William H. Danforth St. Louis Confluence Awardee who received a Special Designation from the Office of the Provost. These awards “recognize the power of individuals and groups that have sparked change and improvement in and with St. Louis.”

Congratulations to Steve Taff, PhD, OTR/L, FNAP, FAOTA, who was appointed Assistant Dean for Faculty Leadership Development with the Office of Faculty Promotions & Career Development. His appointment starts July 1, 2024.

WUSTLOT's faculty, staff, students and volunteers formed the “License to Krill” team and participated in @DASASports Bash for Cash, a St. Louis Quad Rugby Team fundraiser, on April 27. Fun fact: The team name was a homage to Dr. Carla Walker’s love of whales, who eat krill.

Congrats to alumna Katie Bogan, OTD, OTR/L, for being honored nationally by Pearson Assessments US for her impact through her pediatric practice. Bogan is an early intervention therapist with MO First Steps and an assessor in the GROWTH Lab led by Catherine Hoyt. #WashUmed

We are honored to announce the winner of our #OT Month nomination contest. Congratulations to Katie from WUSTLOT! She was nominated by Catherine Hoyt.

Thank you to all the participants of our contest and congratulations to all the nominees! You are all winners in our eyes!

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Registration is now open for our May Info Sessions! Faculty member Kathy Kniepmann, OTD, CHES, OTR/L, will discuss the Program and answer your questions! Register at bit.ly/WUOT-Info-Sess… or by scanning the QR code below. #WashUOT #otcareers #oteducation

Congratulations to Sharaya Hill, OTD/S ’24, who was selected as a 2024-25 TIRR Memorial Neurological OT Fellow. “I have been so blessed during my time at WashU with mentorship and amazing opportunities for growth,” says Hill. Learn more: ow.ly/X5vi50RjlTm #WashUmed

Second-year students competed in the OT Mental Health Intervention Olympics in the OT652 Adult and Older Adult II class on April 8. The top three teams (pictured) received medals. Quinn Tyminski, OTD, OTR/L, BCMH, is the co-course director. #WashUOT #WashUmed #OTeducation

Sarah Brzeszkiewicz, MSOT ’14, OTR/L, is a clinical advisor at ow.ly/oHNz50Rfcgj, a tech startup company that developed the world's first in-home virtual care tech, which uses audio AI to assist care agencies to provide clients with 24/7 support: ow.ly/O2rs50Rfcgh

Register now for our April 18 Info Session! Faculty member Kathy Kniepmann, OTD, CHES, OTR/L, will discuss the Program and answer questions. Register at bit.ly/2023-WUOT-Info… or by scanning the QR code below. #WashUOT #otcareers #oteducation

Today is #WashUGivingDay ! Visit ow.ly/Vihb50Rbrkp or scan QR code and in the “I Want to support” section, select “School of Medicine” and “Occupational Therapy Fund.” All gifts to our Annual Fund go directly to our students to fund scholarships. WashU Alumni #WashUOT #OTEd

Jaclyn Schwartz, PhD, OTR/L; Katie Aylmer, OTD, OTR/L; and Sami Tayeb, MA, are presenting the live webinar “Medication Management Interventions for Occupational Therapy” tonight, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. CDT. Learn more and register at aspireoted.com/course/medicat… or by scanning QR code.

Erin Foster, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, joins @demystifyingresearch hosts Kelly Harris, PhD CCC-SLP and Catherine Hoyt, to discuss different parts of PhD programs. To listen, visit ow.ly/lhJY50R9nbC or scan QR code. #PhDcareers #WashUOT #rehabscience

During her 40-year career, Lorna Kahn, BSPT, CHT has become a highly respected, renowned hand therapist and subject matter expert in nerve transfer rehabilitation. Read more: ow.ly/3tEy50R9hiV WashUOTServices #WashUMed #HandTherapy

We are proud to introduce our 16th PhD graduate! Dr. Audrey Keleman defended her dissertation, “Exploring Complex Daily Tasks in Preclinical Alzheimer Disease,” on March 27. She was mentored by Susy Stark, PhD. #WashUmed #RehabilitationScience Stark Lab

Join the St. Louis District The Missouri Occupational Therapy Association for a CEU event to celebrate OT Month on Saturday, April 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. This event is open to all OT professionals! WashU OT Alumni welcome! RSVP at ow.ly/p16450R8C6P or by scanning the QR code. #OTMonth #MOTA

Erin Foster, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, will be a featured research panelist at the 2024 Midwest Parkinson Conference on Thursday, April 11 at the Holiday Inn St. Louis SW. The event is free, but you do need to register at ow.ly/7NUZ50R8lHz or scan QR code. #WashUmed American Parkinson Disease Association

Since 1980, AOTA has designated April as OT Month! Visit aota.org/events/calenda… for ideas and resources on how you can promote and celebrate OT this month (and all year round)! #OTMonth #OTprofession #OTpride