On April 23, Boston University students and faculty celebrated Occupational Therapy Day at the Massachusetts State House, educating visitors on topics like ergonomics and assistive technology while sharing the distinct value of the OT profession.
Focus on Enhancing Skills to Lead, Engage, and Mentor Students On April 27, more than 125 preceptors, fieldwork and clinical supervisors from across New England came together for an interdisciplinary event hosted by Sargent College. The workshop, “Having Difficult Conversations,” welcomed clinical site supervisors from a variety of Sargent academic programs — speech-language pathology, physical […]
On Apil 10, Sargent’s Movement & Applied Imaging hosted students from Match Charter High School for National Biomechanics Day, “a world-wide celebration of Biomechanics in its many forms for high school students and teachers.”
“What Can You Learn About Concussions from 45,000 Participants? Findings from the CARE Consortium” Presented by Steven P. Broglio, PhD, ATC Professor of Athletic Training, University of Michigan Director, NeuroTrama Research Laboratory, University of Michigan Friday, April 19, 2019, 1-2 p.m. 635 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA Sargent College Room 102 Reception to follow in the Setterberg Lounge. This […]
“Start Here: Getting Real About Social Determinants of Health” Presented by Dr. Donald Berwick, President Emeritus and Senior Fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Watch the Lecture About the speaker Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP, FRCP, is president emeritus and senior fellow at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, which he co-founded and led for […]
Application Deadline: November 16, 2018 The Sargent Service Learning Program offers Sargent students a unique opportunity to participate in faculty led, interdisciplinary, service learning experiences. Mesoamerica is the homeland of many of the world’s “superfoods” including chia, flax and cacao. It is the native home of many of the modern world’s staple foods such as […]
“Translating ‘Translational Research’ to Rehabilitation: What Are Our Treatments and Who Are We Treating?” November 7, 2018 at 5 p.m. Sargent College, Room 101 Presented by Dr. John Whyte Director, TBI Rehabilitation Research Laboratory Former Director, Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute Reception to follow in the Setterberg Lounge. About the Speaker John Whyte, MD, PhD, is […]
BU Doctor of Occupational Therapy students celebrated the American Occupational Therapy Association’s National School Backpack Awareness Day on September 25. Students visited the Jackson Mann and Horace Mann Schools in Allston, Mass. with Clinical Professor Karen Jacobs where they shared their tips for backpack safety.
Join us for the Inaugural Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training Grand Rounds Presented by Irene S. Davis, PhD, FAPTA, FACSM, FASB Founding Director of the Spaulding National Running CenterProfessor Emeritus, University of Delaware Friday, November 9, 2018, 1-2 p.m.635 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MASargent College Room 101 Reception to follow in the Setterberg Lounge. This […]
Interested in learning more about Boston University’s Graduate Nutrition Programs? Our virtual open houses will cover the application process, program curriculum, and diverse clinical education opportunities. RSVP Questions? Contact Diane Wadman at dwadman@bu.edu. To RSVP to an Information Sessions use our online registration form.
We invite you to learn more about our graduate nutrition programs by joining us at an information session. A faculty member or program graduate will be present to answer questions regarding program curricula, admission policies, and career options. All sessions are being held online. We will send you an email with a link to join […]
The Master of Science Program in Speech-Language Pathology offers the following Summer 2018 information sessions: Friday, June 8 at 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 27 at 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 24 at 4:00 p.m. To RSVP, please contact Fina Jervis.
2018 Commencement Speaker – Crystal Ann Williams Boston University Associate Provost for Diversity & Inclusion Crystal Ann Williams is consistently recognized as a thought leader on diversity in the arts. An author and award-winning poet, Williams joined BU from Bates College where she was a professor of English and associate vice president for strategic initiatives. […]
Boston University Occupational Therapy faculty have selected Karen Halfon, OTR/L (Sargent ’88), as the 2018 recipient of the BU Sargent College Occupational Therapy Alumni Award. Halfon was honored in recognition of more than twenty years of advocacy for clinical education. Halfon graduated with a bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy and began her career at Spaulding Rehabilitation […]
Sargent Nutrition students and alums nearly swept the awards at this year’s Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference. Boston University winners (L to R) are: Jennifer Kong Heinen: Emerging Leader in Dietetics Nicolette Maggiolo: Recognized Young Dietitian Kellene Isom: Recognized Dietitian Jay Patruno: Recognized Dietetics Student