Student Stories
Student Stories: Julia Donohue
February 12, 2025
Master of Occupational Therapy graduate Julia Donohue (MOT 2024) joined us recently to discuss her transition from the program into practice. In our interview, she provided valuable insights into her own personal growth during her time in the program and how the program has shaped her current day experiences as an occupational therapist. What inspired […]
Student Stories: Leeza Pertsev
December 9, 2024
Leeza Pertsev, a 2023 graduate of our MOT program, took the time to share her recent journey into clinical practice.
Celebrating the life and work of Dr. Mike Prescott
October 21, 2024
The OSOT community was saddened by the loss of Dr. Mike Prescott. Take a moment to commemorate Dr. Prescott’s life and significant achievements in rehabilitation sciences and so much more.
Unity Through Diversity: The Class of 2024 present an incredible Capstone Conference of their research
July 29, 2024
Read more about the presentations and research projects at this year’s conference.
Student Stories: Katherine Toy’s experience of the Health Mentors Program
July 4, 2023
In this interview, Katherine Toy, a first-year MOT student, shares her experience and reflections on the 2022-2023 Health Mentors Program.
MOT students join the Healthcare Travelling Roadshow
June 27, 2023
Ivneet Lider and Niki Marriott, first-year MOT students, share their experience being part of the 2023 Healthcare Travelling Roadshow.
Carli Wardop shares her MOT experience with Houston Today
June 7, 2023
In a recent interview with Houston Today, Carli Wardop, an MOT student in the Northern cohort, shared her journey, perspectives, and experiences in our MOT program.
Clinical Faculty Spotlight: Patricia Mortenson
March 27, 2023
In an interview with Patricia Mortenson, a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of OSOT and an instructor with the RSOP at UBC, an Occupational Therapist at BC Children’s Hospital, and a current PhD student, we learned more about her journey, goals, learnings, and advice for aspiring students.
Meet our New Rehabilitation Sciences Students
February 9, 2023
The Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences, which the Departments of OSOT and Physical Therapy run jointly, welcomed new PhD and MSc students for January 2023.
OSOT Celebrates “Baby Day”
February 1, 2023
MOT students celebrated Baby Day and learned about indicators of developmental milestones as they watched babies interact with their parents, toys, and the unfamiliar environment around them.
Student Stories: Christine Hsin’s experience of WOSC and entering her second MOT year
October 21, 2022
In this interview, Christine Hsin shares her experiences of volunteering at this year’s inaugural WOSC and entering her second year of the MOT program.
Student Stories: Rosemary Cheung
June 15, 2022
In this profile, Rosemary Cheung (MOT 2020) describes her entry into clinical practice as a new OT.
Student Stories: Tessa Goldberger
June 7, 2022
Read on to learn about Tessa Goldberger’s experience as a recent graduate (MOT 2020) in private care.
Student Stories: Erina Cho (Part 2/2)
May 25, 2022
Read on to learn Erina’s advice for thriving as a new OT.
Student Stories: Erina Cho (Part 1/2)
May 18, 2022
Erina’s story details her entry into clinical practice.
Student Stories: Sarah Patrick
April 25, 2022
The transition from being a full-time MOT student to working your very first job as an OT may seem daunting to those immersed in placements and classwork: the demands of new roles in OT are different, the learning curve can be steep, and the expectations that we place on ourselves can be overwhelming. We sat […]
Student Stories: Rebecca Milligan
April 22, 2022
Rebecca Milligan (MOT North, class of 2022), who grew up in Quesnel in Northern BC, took some time out of her current placement in Vancouver to reflect on her experience as a student occupational therapist at a hospital in Whitehorse (Yukon) and on her placement in the community in Terrace. Northern placements have provided the […]
Student Stories: Emilie Bourque
March 31, 2022
Emilie Bourque (MOT, class of 2023) had never visited the Yukon before her recent placement in Whitehorse, where she worked as a student OT in a newly-built, long-term care facility called Whistle Bend Place. “Most of the OT’s role at that facility was seating and skin integrity interventions. At the time that I was at […]