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UM-Flint OT student transforming patient care through 3D printing

Nicholette Baker with several of her 3D printed assistive devices.

Nicholette Baker's journey through the College of Health Sciences at the University of Michigan-Flint is a narrative on innovation and dedication. The 26-year-old graduate student from New Baltimore is leading the way in integrating 3D printing technology with occupational therapy, anticipating a future where customization and accessibility transform patient care. In pursuing her Doctor of[…]

How to become an occupational therapist and transform lives with UM-Flint

If you're passionate about helping others achieve their fullest potential and are considering a career in occupational therapy, you're on the right track. Occupational therapists play a crucial role in enabling individuals of all ages to participate in everyday activities, despite physical, cognitive or emotional challenges. The journey to becoming an OT is rigorous but[…]

UM-Flint's College of Health Sciences hosts accident simulation during summer camp

The "Exploring Health Care Careers" summer camp partnered with organizations like the Genesee County Sheriff's Office and UM-Flint's Department of Public Safety to conduct an accident simulation.

The University of Michigan-Flint transformed into a bustling hub of future health care heroes, June 18-20, during the "Exploring Health Care Careers" summer camp. Local students walked in the shoes of first responders during an eye-opening accident simulation, a highlight that gave them a firsthand look at challenges and teamwork in health care. The sounds[…]

UM-Flint occupational therapy and physical therapy students teach ALS caregivers patient care skills

Occupational therapy and physical therapy students worked together to create and host a lab to teach ALS caregivers skills for looking after their loved ones.

According to the ALS Association, approximately 5,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerois – the aforementioned ALS – each year, which averages out to about 15 new cases each day. It is estimated that up to 20,000 Americans have the disease at any given time. The disease, also widely known as[…]

UM-Flint health care students from various disciplines come together for unique learning opportunity

UM-Flint physical therapy and occupational therapy graduate students recently taught undergraduate radiation therapy and nursing students safe patient transfer techniques in an interprofessional workshop.

When thinking about the best way to teach students safe patient handling techniques, nursing and radiation therapy faculty at the University of Michigan-Flint decided to tap a valuable resource – students from other programs. A recent interprofessional education event brought occupational therapy and physical therapy graduate students together with nursing and radiation therapy undergraduate students[…]

UM-Flint occupational therapy alum working to make sailing more accessible

Shanna Haver, '23, spent her summer conducting research at Baltimore, Maryland’s Downtown Sailing Center developing a barrier-free dock for wheelchair users who participate in adaptive sailing.

Shanna Haver is incredibly passionate about two things in particular: giving back to others and spending time on the water. A 2023 graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint's occupational therapy doctoral program, she is using her chosen career field to combine her passions in a rather unique way. When it came time for the Ypsilanti[…]

Campus research directors appointed for Inclusive History Project

Lisa Lapeyrouse, associate professor of health behavior and health education, will lead the research efforts of the Inclusive History Project on the UM-Flint campus.

University of Michigan researchers Camron Michael Amin, James W. Cook and Lisa M. Lapeyrouse will lead the Inclusive History Project's research activities spanning the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses. IHP is the yearslong project to study, document and better understand the university's history with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion.   The directors will[…]