Holiday closures
The department’s administrative offices will be closed over the winter holidays from December 22 until January 2. Happy holidays everyone!
A day in the life of an MOT student: Babies and wheelchairs
Read about the two exciting hands-on sessions that take place in the first year of our MOT program.
Apply for release time and mentor support to develop your ideas and improve client outcomes
With the support of a faculty mentor, apply for up to $5,000 for release time to explore an idea, develop a solution, or understand a topic that will benefit your clinical practice.
Celebrating our 2023 graduating students
Well done everyone! Congratulations to our MOT Class of 2023, and our graduating MRSc, PhD and MSc students.
Dr. Brodie Sakakibara’s research into the power of virtual health platforms funded by Heart & Stroke
Read more about Dr. Brodie Sakakibara’s research and the three studies into virtual health.
Dr. Laura Yvonne Bulk wins UBC 2023 Achievement Award: Young Alumni
Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Yvonne Bulk was recognized with the highly prestigious award for her renowned work in advancing the inclusion of disabled healthcare professionals.
Party like it’s 1993! The Class of ’93 reunites
Classmates, friends and colleagues for 30 years and counting. Read more about a very special reunion.
Dr. Catherine Backman recognized with prestigious Master Award
The Master Award is one of the highest honours in the field. Read more about Dr. Backman’s achievement.
Dr. Julia Schmidt wins Michael Smith Scholar Award
Dr. Julia Schmidt aims to transform health services following traumatic brain injury (TBI) through peer-support. Read more about her award.
Announcing our new Department Head
After eight years of exemplary leadership by Dr. Susan Forwell, we are pleased to announce that Dr. Ben Mortenson will be our next Department Head.
‘This will be transformative’: Go in-depth on Dr. Skye Barbic’s work with youth who are facing mental health challenges
Read more about Dr. Barbic’s project on creating standards for youth mental health care across BC and beyond.
Our new Director of Rehabilitation Science Online Programs: Dr. Nikki Ow
Extend a warm welcome to Dr. Nikki Ow as she takes the helm of our online research programs.
UBC MOT Info Night 2023: Thursday October 19, 6pm–7pm
Interested in becoming an occupational therapist? Find out more about our two-year MOT program at the upcoming Info Night.
This is D’HoPE: Diversifying Health and Human Service Professions Education
Find out about the second D’HoPE Summer Program, which is designed to help equity-denied high school and undergraduate students develop a sustained interest in a health profession education program of their choice.
Fieldwork placements needed for MOT students
We have about 50% of the placements we need. Please support the important fieldwork component of OT education.
Recruiting: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) – UNBC Campus, Prince George
Applications are now open for the Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) for MOT at UNBC Campus, Prince George.
Dr. Julia Schmidt receives SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant
Find out more about Dr. Schmidt’s peer-support program for people with brain injury.
Welcome to the MOT class of 2025
A warm welcome to our new MOT students in our Vancouver, Northern and Fraser cohorts.
Catherine Backman Retires
After 37 years of service, Dr. Catherine Backman has retired from UBC. Read about her career and legacy.
Paving the Path Foward: Our 2023 Capstone Conference
Our 2023 Capstone Conference, Re-Engaging in Occupation: Paving the Path Forward, was a grand success.
Recruiting: Asst. Professor (Tenure-Track) – UNBC Campus, Prince George
We are pleased to announce that University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) in partnership with the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Faculty of Medicine, invites applications for full-time Assistant Professor.
Dr. Tal Jarus receives Distinguished Achievement Award
Dr. Tal Jarus received one of the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Distinguished Achievement Awards for Advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness (EDI).
Dr. Ben Mortenson receives Distinguished Achievement Award
OSOT Associate Professor Dr. Ben Mortenson received a Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award in Overall Excellence
Dr. Ben Mortenson receives Distinguished Achievement Award
OSOT Associate Professor Dr. Ben Mortenson received a Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award in Overall Excellence
Dr. Tal Jarus receives Distinguished Achievement Award
Dr. Tal Jarus received one of the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Distinuished Achievement Awards for Advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness (EDI).
UBC MOT’s Distributed Programs
The Master of Occupational Therapy Program’s fully distributed model of learning uses technology that allows instructors and students to interact in real-time at multiple locations.
Recruiting: Graduate Teaching Assistants – MOT Academic Year 2023-2024
The Department of OSOT is recruiting for Graduate Teaching Assistants (MOT 2023-2024). Send your CV and cover letter by July 10 to be considered for the role.
“Fostering Community in/through Occupational Therapy Education and Research” with Dr. Ben Mortenson
You are invited to the Presentation and Vision Statement by Dr. Ben Mortenson. Associate Professor of Department of OSOT on June 13, 2023 at 1:30 pm.
UBC MOT Capstone Conference 2023
Have you registered for our 2023 Capstone Conference? This year’s conference will be held at UBC Life Sciences Centre on Tuesday, July 25, from 8am to 5pm.
Dr. Suzanne Huot part of successful $98.6M grant application
Dr. Suzanne Huot is a co-applicant on a successful $98.6M grant investigating the use of advanced digital technologies in the realm of migration to Canada.
Michael Lee wins prestigious 3M Fellowship Award
OSOT Professor of Teaching Michael Lee is one of only ten recipients nationwide of STLHE’s prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship.
INCREASE BC: Revolutionizing Rehabilitation through Collaboration
INCREASE BC, held on April 26, 2023, at Chan Auditorium, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, is the first Interdisciplinary Conference in Rehabilitation Research BC. UBC Rehabilitation Sciences trainees working towards their MSc or PhDs have the opportunity to present their research throughout the day through oral and poster presentations.
Recruiting: Assistant Professor of Teaching (Tenure Track), UBC Point Grey campus
The Department of OSOT is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Teaching (Tenure Track) based at the UBC Point Grey campus.
UBC MOT’s Virtual Job Fair
The UBC Occupational Therapy Student Society’s annual Occupational Therapy Job Fair will be held on May 25th, 2023 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm (PST).
Jamie Wolff: Winner of the 2023 UBC CAOT Excellence in Fieldwork Education
Jamie Wolff, Occupational Therapist with Fraser Health, Surrey Memorial Hospital, has been awarded the 2023 CAOT Award for Excellence in Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Education.
Sandy Tatla’s clinical research at BCCHR
MOT alumna Sandy Tatla shared the story of her journey from studying kinesiology to working in clinical practice and research at BCCHR.
Dr. Ben Mortenson’s contributions to LTC standards
Dr. Ben Mortenson contributed to the recently released national standards for services in long-term care.
Clinical Faculty Spotlight: Sarah Mills
In an interview with Sarah Mills, a Clinical Instructor for Occupational Therapy in Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) at Fraser Health, we learned more about her role, journey, goals, and her advice for aspiring clinical members.
Sarabjeet Charchun’s Story: A Personal and Professional Investment
Sarabjeet Charchun, an occupational therapist well known and respected for her roles in clinical, hospital leadership, and professional association advocacy work, was already well into a full and dynamic career when she returned to UBC to study in the online Masters in Rehabilitation Science (MRSc) program.
OSOT Welcomes Dr. Laura Yvonne Bulk
It is our pleasure to welcome Dr. Laura Yvonne Bulk to our department as an Assistant Professor of Teaching.