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PIE-OT Turned Two!

In just two years, our Program for Internationally-Educated OTs (PIE-OT) has supported over 50 learners from around the world. Read participant feedback and about the future vision for the program.

Making Connections: Assistive Technology Experience Day

At the end of September, second year MOT students take part in an all-day interactive workshop on Assistive Technology (AT). See what they got up to and why it is important.

Dr. Laura Nimmon recognized for ‘Excellence in Education’ in 2026 Faculty of Medicine Awards

The award celebrates significant contributions to health education in the areas of leadership, innovation, and/or scholarship of education.

Meet Us at UBCO Grad Fair & Info Session (Sept 22)

Interested in becoming an occupational therapist? Come meet us at UBC Okanagan on Sept 22.

2026 Intergenerational March to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day (September 30)

Hosted by the Faculties of Land and Food Systems and Forestry & Environmental Stewardship, join UBC community members, families and those in solidarity to support educational and support the Indigenous community on campus and beyond.

Scholar of the Month: Dr. Julia Schmidt

Read about Dr. Julia Schmidt’s research into navigating life after brain injury, and learn about her team of researchers in the CEDAR Brain Injury Lab.

Celebrating our Fieldwork Educators: 2026 Awards Announced

Our fieldwork educators are amazing. Read why this year’s award-winning educators were nominated and on the impact of their expertise and mentorship on trainee OTs.

Class of 1964 reunion: Meeting UBC’s first PT and OT graduates

In August, a delightful group of alumni from the Class of 1964 visited the Department and were struck by how much had changed in the past 62 years.

Back to School 2026: Ishita Bhatia

Year 2 MOT student Ishita Bhatia is in the UBC Faculty of Medicine Back to School 2026 feature! Find out why Ishita chose occupational therapy and UBC, and what she’s excited about for the new school year.