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.
MD/PhD Student Chloe Gao receives a Vanier Scholarship
MD/PhD Student Chloe Gao was awarded a prestigious Vanier Scholarship to pursue research in mental health and substance use under Dr. Skye Barbic’s supervision.
MOT Graduates create new OT position
MOT graduates recently contributed to the creation of a new position in OT at Alderwood Family Development Centre.
OSOT Faculty receive SSHRC Insight Development Grants
Several of our researchers have received funding to advance knowledge in the social sciences.
We will triple your donation to the Research Initiative Fund
Support the Department and maximize your gift as part of our crowdfundraising campaign!
Dr. Tal Jarus featured as an EDI Champion and Ally
Find out more about our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Champion, Dr. Tal Jarus and her motivation, challenges and vision on the same.
Calling alumni taught by Margaret Hood
Did you know there is a scholarship in Margaret Hood’s honour?
Surb Atwal: Winner of the 2022 Chris Courtney Excellence in Fieldwork Education Award
Congratulations to our clinical instructor Surb Atwal, who won this year’s prestigious fieldwork education award.
Welcome to our new faculty members
Meet our accomplished new faculty members who joined the department in September.
Katie Lee Bunting’s values-based teaching celebrated by UBC Today
Find out more about Katie’s value-based teaching and read the in-depth UBC Today profile of her approach.
Recruiting OTs for a Study of Artificial Intelligence
An OSOT research team is seeking OTs to share their views on artificial intelligence.
UBC MOT Info Night 2022: Thursday October 20, 6pm–7pm
Come along to a free information session and learn how you could become an occupational therapist.
MOT Class of 2022 celebrates with heart
Our MOT class of 2022 created a beautiful commemorative mural to present to the faculty team.
Recruitment: Postdoctoral Researcher for Knowledge Mobilization Program
New faculty member, Dr. Stephanie Glegg, is currently recruiting for a postdoctoral researcher. Find out more.
OSOT faculty contribute to the WFOT Congress 2022
This August, faculty members travelled to take part in the WFOT International Congress and were inspired by OT colleagues from around the world.
OSOT hosts the inaugural World Occupational Science Conference
WOSC takes place this week – find out more about the conference program, special events, book of abstracts and a forthcoming call for papers.
Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Fellow, CEDAR Brain Injury Lab
The CEDAR Brain Injury Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow. Find out more about the details of the role.
Innovative Ideas for Enabling Occupation: Our 2022 Capstone Conference
This year’s Capstone Conference included thirty student projects, two invited speakers, and profound reflections on the meaning of occupation.
Dr. Julia Schmidt receives Spring 2022 CIHR Project Grant
Dr. Julia Schmidt has been awarded a CIHR Project Grant to investigate the impact of peer support on people living with traumatic brain injury.
Dr. Suzanne Huot part of SSHRC Partnership Grant
Dr. Suzanne Huot has a leading role on a successful SSHRC Partnership Grant.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Roles – MOT Academic Year 2022-2023
Send your CV and cover letter by July 12 to be considered for a 2022-2023 GTA role.
Make a difference: It’s the 40th Anniversary of the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary
Read more about the impact of this alumni-started bursary and consider helping to sustain its legacy.
May Graduation
Congratulations to our May graduates including from the Rehabilitation Sciences MSc and PhD programs and our MRSc program.
New undergraduate course: OSOT 301 Introduction to Human Occupation
Read more about our new undergraduate course for UBC students, which starts in September.
Celebrating the achievements of faculty and clinical faculty
Four special individuals from the Department were honoured at the 2022 Faculty of Medicine Academic Gowns and Emeriti Recognition Ceremony.
Drs. Ben Mortenson and Jill Zwicker recognized with CAOT Awards
At their 2022 conference, CAOT honoured Drs. Mortenson and Zwicker with awards for their contributions to occupational therapy.
Register now for the 2022 Capstone Conference
This year’s conference takes place on Tuesday, July 26. Find out more.
‘Alone in the Ring’ wins the 2022 D2L Innovation Award
Read about the play’s innovative approach to learning, empathy and activism.
Linda Del Fabro Smith wins UBC CAOT Award for Fieldwork Education
One of the cornerstones of our MOT program is fieldwork placements, in which students get to practise their clinical skills and build on their clinical reasoning for several weeks at a time under the supervision of our fieldwork educators. Without our clinical faculty, these placements would not be possible, and we are immensely grateful to […]
Leadership change for the Rehabilitation Science Online Programs (RSOP)
After four exemplary years of dedicated leadership of the Rehabilitation Science Online Programs (RSOP), Dr. Leslie Duran is stepping down as the Director of these important graduate programs. We are most grateful for Leslie’s creativity, calmness, and professionalism over these years as well as her sophisticated approach and attention to detail in the nuanced aspects of […]
Nominations for the Faculty of Medicine Teaching Awards
In 2020, we were thrilled to see MOT alumna Denise Kendrick recognized by the Faculty of Medicine with a Clinical Faculty Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching. In order to find out more about Denise’s approach to teaching, we asked her what she enjoys about being a member of the clinical faculty and whether she had […]
Research round up: Dr. Skye Barbic
With news of her promotion to Associate Professor, we thought we’d take the opportunity to highlight Skye’s most recent research projects and initiatives. Skye’s research interests at a glance Mental health Mental health rehabilitation Health outcomes measurement Skye’s Roles & Connections Foundry BC (Head Scientist) CHEOS (Scientist) Michael Smith Health Research BC (Scholar) Skye’s research […]
Decisions on Driving with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease
Have you ever wondered about the life cycle of a Capstone project? These projects, which are central to the MOT program, are designed to enhance students’ knowledge of research and use of evidence for practice; they begin in Term 2 of students’ very first year, and they give students the hands-on experience of collecting, analyzing, […]
Join our clinical faculty
Have you considered joining our clinical faculty? Do you have a colleague who would be a great fieldwork or classroom educator? We have a growing community of approximately 350 clinicians who hold part-time, unpaid appointments with the department. Our clinical faculty members are a key part of OSOT’s learning ecosystem, whether working with students on […]
Support the Louise McGregor Memorial Scholarship in Neurorehabilitation
Dr. Susan Harris, Professor Emerita with the Department of Physical Therapy, is encouraging donations to the McGregor Scholarship Fund that she endowed in 2005. The Louise McGregor Memorial Scholarship in Neurorehabilitation is endowed in memory of Louise McGregor, a former faculty member in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. This award is offered to a MSc […]
Holiday closures
Please note that the department’s administrative offices will be closed over the winter holidays from December 24 until January 4. We will respond to any inquiries as soon as possible once we return. Wishing you all happy holidays and the very best for a relaxing, festive break, and we look forward to seeing everyone again […]
Donna Drynan receives Alumni Achievement Award
Associate Professor of Teaching, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Associate Head Donna Drynan has been recognized by the University of Toronto with a 2021 Occupational Therapy Alumni Achievement Award. The selection committee was particularly impressed with the extent of Donna’s leadership, not only for her key roles in our department, but also in recognition for her […]
Announcing DCD-14 (July 6-9)
We are pleased to be hosting the 14th International Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Conference. The conference will take place July 6-9, and the theme for 2022 is DCD in the Real World, grouped into the following streams: It has been 20 years since Canada hosted the International DCD Conference in Banff, Alberta. We are very […]