Professor and Chair Dr. Emily Rothman, ScD, is serving as principal investigator on an innovative interdisciplinary research team funded by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) to develop the PAUSE Program which will be offered in collaboration with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE). The PAUSE Program represents a novel, manualized intervention designed as […]
Platform Presentations AI: Inspiring Change, Innovating Futures — Jacobs, K. WFOT Symposium Artificial Intelligence — Chaired by Jacobs, K. Poster Presentations 4M OT-AgeWELL: A scalable, innovative home modification model for safe aging in place across diverse global communities — Durkin, R. A novel hybrid implementation–efficacy trial of AquOTic: An occupational therapy-based water competency intervention for […]
During June 2025, Clinical Assistant Professor Temor (Tay) Amin-Arsala, OT, OTD, OTR, wrote a policy entitled, Need for Collection of LGBTQ+ Data, for GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTW+ Equality. The policy highlights the importance of multiple sources of reliable data for LGBTQ+ health in the current socio-political climate. GLMA is a national organization dedicated to […]
We are thrilled to welcome Jessie Franco, OT, OTD, OTR and Temor “Tay” Amin-Arsala, OT, OTD, OTR to Sargent College! Read more about our new faculty members below. Temor “Tay” Amin-Arsala, OT, OTD, OTR (they/them/he/him), is a Clinical Assistant Professor with a diverse clinical background, having practiced in schools, skilled nursing facilities, mental health and […]
The Department of Physical Therapy presented at the annual American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, held in Houston this year. Faculty delivered symposiums, platform, and poster presentations, showcasing the impactful and innovative work from the department. During the event, many faculty were recognized for their contributions to the profession: Franchino Porciuncula, James Cavanaugh, Jenna […]
Calling all Sargent physical therapy alumni, please join us for an alumni networking event at the APTA combined sections meeting this February. Thursday, February 13, 20257:00pm – 9:00pm CSTMeeting Room 335 AHilton Americas-Houston1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010 Check out the schedule of all Sargent Physical Therapy Programming at APTA CSM.
Anne Escher, a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy was named to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Roster of Fellows. She was honored for her remarkable contributions to the profession, in particular her leadership in advocating for access and inclusion. This honor “recognizes occupational therapists who through their knowledge, expertise, leadership, […]
(7/9/2024, The New York Times) Experts including Nutrition Research Professor Nicola McKeown talk to The New York Times about what fiber supplements can and can’t do for your health. Expert Quote: Fiber-rich foods also help “maintain a healthy gut,” — says Nicola McKeown. Read the article.
Using Cognitive Approaches to Working with People Who Stutter, an international workshop, was held in Boston, Massachusetts, from June 3-7, 2024, and co-sponsored by the Memphis-based Stuttering Foundation and Boston University’s Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. Twenty-three speech-language pathologists from around the world were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants. “Since […]
(4/25/2024, Science) Associate professor of occupational therapy and clinical psychologist Dan Fulford is quoted in this Science article on how health officials are raising alarms about loneliness and isolation. Expert Quote: Both loneliness and isolation can lead to depression, substance use, and other consequences that threaten physical health – Daniel Fulford, associate professor of occupational […]
Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of the Whitney R. Powers Award for Teaching Excellence, Staff Award of Merit, and the Faculty Award of Merit. Staff Award of Merit Katherine (KC) Barnes, Clinical Sites Manager The Staff Award of Merit honors a Sargent staff member who has demonstrated professional excellence and made a positive impact on programs, faculty, […]
Kidd-Gilchrist Spoke About Nonprofit Empowering SLPs, People Who Stutter By Matthew EdwardsPhotos by Ross Richards Michael Kidd-Gilchrist visited Sargent College on Friday, April 5 to speak with speech-language pathology students about his stuttering journey and the recent work he has spearheaded through his nonprofit, Change & Impact, to advance access to speech therapy for people […]
We are pleased to announce a new partnership between Sargent College Health & Rehabilitation Sciences and the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction to support the needs of older adults during periods of incarceration. Home to the only older adult unit in the country, the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction, in collaboration with Sargent […]
Amy Wagenfeld, PhD, OTR, SCEM, EDAC, FAOTA, and Shannon Marder, OTD, OTR/L, have authored the recently published, “Nature-Based Allied Health Practice: Creative and Evidence-Based Strategies,” an innovative and comprehensive guide to incorporating nature-based strategies into healthcare settings to promote client well-being. Amy Wagenfeld is a teaching professional in Sargent’s Department of Occupational Therapy Post Professional […]
Congratulations to Sargent Clinical Professor and Associate Dean for Digital Learning and Innovation Karen Jacobs, OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA, on the successful pilot of the Optimizing Artificial Intelligence training program. Developed for undergraduate and graduate students at Sargent College, the online training aims to prepare students for the ethical and responsible use of artificial […]