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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[…]

UM-Flint Occupational Therapy Doctorate is first fully accredited program in Michigan

UM-Flint occupational therapy students using their program's lab space.

The University of Michigan-Flint Occupational Therapy Doctorate program has been granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This makes the UM-Flint OT program the first fully accredited doctoral program for occupational therapy in the state of Michigan. Granted the maximum seven-year initial accreditation,[…]