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UM-Flint and Alma College partner to advance occupational therapy education
The University of Michigan-Flint's Occupational Therapy program and Alma College signed a collaborative agreement Sept. 20 that will foster new educational opportunities for students in the region. The agreement will provide two Alma College students with direct conditional admission into the doctor of occupational therapy program at UM-Flint every year, creating an exciting pathway for[…]
UM-Flint OT student working to improve the lives of military veterans
With an innovative skillset and mission to serve, Miranda Crummey—an occupational therapy doctorate student from Laingsburg—is making a difference in the lives of veterans. Inspired by her father's military background and the foundational roots of occupational therapy, Crummey combines empathy and expertise to offer veterans a holistic, client-focused path to wellness and recovery. "A lot[…]
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 health care students from various disciplines come together for unique learning opportunity
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[…]
Intergenerational living experience: OT, PT students move into Court Street Commons
The number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double over the next 40 years, projected to reach 80 million in 2040. With this increase in older adults comes a greater need for those who will treat and care for this population. Doctors, nurses, and physical & occupational therapists with expertise on the[…]