Apply now: Funded MSc in implementation science, neonatal care, and applied health research (start date: January 2027)
This two-year, hybrid graduate opportunity is based in Vancouver, with in-person classes at UBC and research activities at BC Women’s Hospital.
Research Highlights: July 2026
This month, read about the huge amount of research at the annual UBC Capstone Conference, consider the importance of intersectionality in the OT student experience, and reflect on the future of occupational therapy through poetry.
Workshop: Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) Training (Oct 16 & 17)
Announcing a 2-day professional development workshop for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other health professionals.
Scholar of the Month: Dr. Jill Zwicker
Meet Dr. Jill Zwicker and discover why her research into Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is vital to improve pediatric clinical care.
Research Highlights: June 2026
Read about the experiences of Indigenous healthcare providers, disabled cyclists experiences of urban cycle lanes, accessibility of childcare services, and findings on diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorder.
Upcoming PIE-OT Info Sessions: June 24 and July 27
Register now for June 24, 9am-10am or July 27, 5pm-6pm and find out more about how our Program for Internationally-Educated OTs (PIE-OT) can help your transition to Canada.
Clinical Associate Professor Jeff Boniface on his experience as an OT during the international mpox emergency response in Sierra Leone
Read about his inspirational experience as part of an expert team who provided specialized surgical care and rehabilitation.
Scholar of the Month: Dr. Brodie Sakakibara
Meet Dr. Brodie Sakakibara and learn why stroke should be seen as a chronic condition, and how virtual and self-managed rehabilitation could be key to better recovery.
Register now: UBC Capstone Conference 2026 ‘Rising Together Through Occupation’
Tuesday July 28, 8am–4:30pm. Join us to hear findings from the MOT Class of 2026 Capstone Projects, along with esteemed keynote speakers. Free to attend, all are welcome. Register now.
Research Highlights: May 2026
Catch up with our busy month of conferences, new publications, keynotes, and visiting scholars!
Unscripting Age with Dr. Julia Henderson
Dr. Julia Henderson was recognized as the Stephen Katz Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies in 2025. Read about her lecture “Unscripting Age: Challenging Cultural Ageism Through Theatre and Performance”.
Students and faculty present an incredible range of research at the 2026 CAOT Centennial Conference
Explore the research presented by students, faculty and clinical faculty at the extra special 2026 Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy annual conference.
Scholar of the Month: Dr. Justin Turner
This month, meet Dr. Justin Turner, whose research, and approach to teaching, is centred on strength and resilience, and exploring the many ways these factors intersect with identity and healthcare.
Research Highlights: April 2026
Read about funding announcements for three collaborative projects with Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, reflections on reconciliation and OT, interprofessional training on sustainability, and a student award for work on the rights of Indigenous children.
New Collaborative Research Projects: Exploring brain injury care in Indigenous communities, and co-designing inclusive aquatic programs
New funding awarded to Dr. Julia Schmidt and Dr. Tal Jarus (and their teams) for two collaborative, community-based research projects.
Scholar of the Month: Dr. Megan MacPherson
This month, meet Dr. Megan MacPherson, whose research is centred on how to translate research evidence, lived experience, and community knowledge into real-world healthcare decisions.
Research Highlights: March 2026
Read about how to implement low carbon occupational therapy in your practice, about accessibility in air travel, and on the uneven access to prosthetics.
Clinical Instructor Jayme Peel featured in a moving article in UBC Medicine’s ‘Pathways’
Learn about the impact of clinical teaching across disciplines, and scroll to 5:15pm to read about Jayme’s work with OT students at the student-led, team-based PRISM clinic in Prince Rupert.
Event: PIE-OT Online Information Session (Apr 14, 10-11am PDT)
Another chance to catch an online info session to learn about how our program to support internationally-educated OTs could help you in your transition to Canada.
Event: PIE-OT Online Information Session (Mar 26, 9-10pm PDT)
Join this online session to find out more about our program to support internationally-educated OTs who are moving to Canada
Reuniting after 20 years: Celebrating with the Class of 2005
From ‘Who Did What’ bingo to a bespoke UBC OSOT themed cake, the Class of 2005 were reunited at last.
Scholar of the Month: Dr. Elly Park
Meet Dr. Elly Park, whose passion for interprofessional education, narrative methods of research, and social justice is evident in Prince George and across the MOT program.
Research Highlights: February 2026
Read about accessibility in fieldwork and in childcare services, love in health professions education, the benefits of visual notetaking, and a training program for shared control powered wheelchairs.
Tough Old Broads: Advocacy Has No Expiry Date
Dr. Julia Henderson was event host and talkback panel moderator for a screening of the brand new documentary, ‘Tough Old Broads’.
AI, Climate Change, Assistive Technology, Social Justice: OSOT Research at the WFOT 2026 congress
Highlights from our researchers who presented at this year’s World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) congress in Bangkok.
Scholar of the Month: Dr. Stefanie Blain-Moraes
Meet new faculty member Dr. Stefanie Blain-Moraes, whose interdisciplinary research into consciousness combines expertise in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, and rehabilitation.
Research Highlights: January 2026
Read about our new research on pediatric assessments, para athletes in leadership, aging in performance, and challenges in intersectional research.
In Memoriam: Dr. Tali Alborz Conine
Read about the legacy of Dr. Tali Alborz Conine, the Professor Emeritus and former Director of UBC’s School of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Call for participants: Memory or thinking changes in adults 55 and over
A research study is seeking participants: When would you seek help for subtle changes in memory and thinking as you age? Your voice matters! If you are aged 55+ and live in Canada, you are eligible to participate in our research study led by UBC professor and principal investigator, Dr. Ben Mortenson. Only 15 minutes will […]
Event: PIE-OT Online Information Session (Jan 28, 5-6pm PST)
Join this session to find out more about our program to support internationally-educated OTs who are moving to Canada.
Scholar of the Month: Donna Drynan
This month, meet Donna, who leaves a long legacy of important work in OT education, and supporting teaching and learning in clinical practice.