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The Power of PartnershipFrom Domination to Ageless Partnerships with Karen SandsIn this episode, Karen Sands, a leading Gerofuturist and longevity economy expert, explores how to lead through uncertainty and design futures that honor wholeness and purpose - regardless of our age! SUPPORT THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP PODCAST (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/support)Karen Sands website (https://www.karensands.com/) (including Leading Women to Watch List, and Swerve resources)Karen Sands books (https://www.karensands.com/store/)2025-05-0627 min
HealthMattersEp 139: Creating Community Among OT Faculty and StudentsWhat does it mean to be a student ambassador in the BU occupational therapy program? Join us as we speak with Gracie Anderson, Karen Ma, and Sam Van Ert, each of whom serve as student ambassadors for BU OTD students. Gracie, Karen, and Sam discuss the importance of their role within Sargent College and their involvement with enrolled and prospective students.
To learn more about the BU OT department, visit www.bu.edu/sargent or find us on Instagram @bu_insideot!2024-11-1312 min
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The Uncommon OT SeriesKaren Jacobs, OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA & Alyson D. Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP: OT & AIIn this episode, we will learn from Karen Jacobs, OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA & Alyson D. Stover, MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP about Occupational Therapy & Artificial Intelligence.Dr. Karen Jacobs is a distinguished occupational therapist with a career spanning over four decades. She is the Associate Dean of Digital Learning and Innovation, the Program Director of the post-professional doctorate in occupational therapy program, and a Clinical Professor of occupational therapy at Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. She has worked at Boston University for 41 years. She holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree fr...2024-08-2650 min
Your AI InjectionAI-Driven Innovations in Occupational Therapy with Karen Jacobs and Alyson StoverIn this episode of Your AI Injection, host Deep Dhillon explores the transformative potential of AI in occupational therapy with experts Karen Jacobs and Alyson Stover. Karen and Alison discuss the challenges facing occupational therapy, including practitioner shortages and long wait times, and how AI-powered solutions can extend OT services. They explain how computer vision and augmented reality technologies gather objective data on patients, personalizing therapy and improving communication between therapists and families. The episode also touches on the broader implications of AI in healthcare, the importance of AI literacy for OT practitioners, and the future prospects of AI...2024-07-3043 min
The Brave OT PodcastEp. 28: The Role of Occupational Therapists in the AI Revolution With Alyson Stover and Karen JacobsIn this episode of The BRAVE OT Podcast, I’m thrilled to bring you a highly motivating conversation with two trailblazing occupational therapists, Alyson Stover and Karen Jacobs, and their courageous journey in reshaping the landscape of occupational therapy by putting a very important occupational therapy stamp on artificial intelligence. Alyson is the president of the American Occupational Therapy Association, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh in their Department of Occupational Therapy, and is an occupational therapist and clinic owner at Capable Kids in Pennsylvania. Karen's occupational therapy practice spans over four decades. She...2024-06-031h 17
Goddesses Gather HereS2 E31 Meet Breathwork & Mindset Coach Karen MaloneyI am so excited for you to meet the Guest Goddess in this episode! Stop, Drop and Roll will never sound the same.Karen Maloney is a Breathwork & Mindset Coach who helps people to wake up to their power, master their inner world & manifest their dreams. She is trained in many modalities including Somatic Breathwork, Silent Counselling, Reiki & Integrated Energy Therapy. She is also the Host of the Curiosity & Consciousness podcast.Karen works under the alias ‘INSIDE OUT Coach’ as she knows that all change must start from within. She is passionate abou...2024-05-1632 min
OT Potential Podcast | Occupational Therapy CEUs#79: OT Hopes and Fears for AI with Alyson Stover and Karen JacobsThe idea of AI transforming occupational therapy stirs both hopes and fears. Will it help us revolutionize our broken systems? Will it augment the best of our care? Or will it bolster inequality and threaten our jobs? This is a story we are actively writing—and have the power to shape.In this one hour course, we’ll talk to two leading voices on the adoption of AI and OT, Alyson Stover MOT, JD, OTR/L, BCP and Karen Jacobs OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA. We’ll discuss how they are...2024-04-251h 02
The Mouse and MeKaren Shriner - Part 2The wonderful and talented Karen Shriner is back to finish her conversation with Scott about about her long and incredible career as a cast member on Disney Cruise Line, working for Disney Vacation Club, and her time singing with Voices of Liberty at the American Pavilion in Epcot. This week, Karen and Scott continue their talk about her Voices of Liberty experiences and they talk quite a bit about the snacks in the parks, Karen's favorite attraction, the best seats on Soarin’, her favorite show that she performed on board Disney Cruise Line, and more!
W...2023-05-2343 minThe Mouse and MeKaren Shriner - Part 1Karen Shriner earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Millikin University and has 20 years of experience in a variety of roles with the Walt Disney Company. She traveled the world for Disney Cruise Line, where she played multiple roles in the Award-Winning Broadway style shows aboard the Disney Wonder and the Disney Magic. She also served on the leadership team, where she was responsible for maintaining the musical integrity of all the shows and training the cast on new music for additional shows added on board.
Karen has worked in entertainment a...2023-05-1645 minHealthMattersE96: Gabrielle Cherfane on Medical School After SargentOn today's episode Dr. Jacobs talks with Gabrielle Cherfane, a medical student at BUMC and Sargent graduate. They discuss the transition from Sargent to BUMC, along with life outside of medical school. 2022-11-0322 min
HealthMattersE83: Interprofessional Leadership in HealthcareIn this episode, we welcome Bronwyn Keefe (bronwyn@bu.edu), Research Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work, and Craig Slater (cslater@bu.edu), Clinical Assistant Professor and the Director for Interprofessional Education and Practice at Sargent College. Together with our moderator Karen Jacobs, Bronwyn and Craig developed the Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Online Certificate Program. They shared the serendipitous process of developing the program throughout COVID, and its next steps after a successful first cohort.
About the Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Online Certificate Program:
This five-month, fully online certificate program equips learners with the k...2022-05-1020 minHealthMattersE82: On the Emerging Field of Digital AccessibilityIn this episode, we welcome Nicholas Horton (njhorton@bu.edu), a post-professional Doctoral Candidate at Sargent College. Nick has many roles in life, from a photographer, a new dad, to UX Researcher. As the Accessibility Program Manager at the Virginia Department of Health, Nick focuses on bringing smooth and convenient digital experiences to people with disabilities. He also shared resources on how to get involved in the emerging field of accessibility technology. Click here to learn more about DHS's course in digital accessibility auditing.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who...2022-05-0419 minHealthMattersE81: Physical Therapy from an Interdisciplinary LensIn this episode, we welcome Joan Drevins(joan.drevins@gmail.com), the Education Program Coordinator at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). Joan shared her work at BIDMC and the intriguing interdisciplinary nature of physical therapy and occupational therapy. As a Sargent College Alumnus (Sargent 1975), Joan also shared her experience as a Physical Therapy major.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
2022-04-2519 minHealthMattersE80: Boston University Rotaract ClubIn this episode, we welcome three E-board members of the BU Rotaract Club, a service organization aiming at serving the local communities and beyond. They shared their ongoing projects and exciting plans for the future. Email BU Rotaract (burotar@bu.edu) or follow them on Instagram (@sargentrotaract) to get involved!
About BU Rotaract:
Rotaract is an international, young-professional, service organization for adults, ages 18 to 30. It was founded in 1968 by Rotary International, an association of service clubs for business and professional leaders. Our mission is to provide opportunities for its members from across the University to be...2022-04-0118 min
Quantum Revolution with Karen Curry ParkerListening to Challenges of Our Truth with Richard JacobsWhat is knowledge? Who decides what is knowledge? Or, on a more frightening note, what is truth? We see this game being played out on many fronts on the planet at this very moment. During this season of Quantum Revolution, we heard stories from leading-edge scientists who are caught up in the reality of having to work around the system to share their research with the world. In the next few episodes, you’re going to hear information and conversations that might challenge you on many levels. Today’s guest c...2022-03-2537 minHealthMattersE79: Occupational Therapy in Street MedicineIn this episode, we welcome Lucy Tamberrino(lucydt@bu.edu), Director of Community Integration at Chicago Street Medicine and a recent graduate from Sargent's Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program. Lucy shares her journey since her first feature on the podcast two years ago, from her capstone project on Occupational Therapy in Street Medicine to paths after graduation.
About Street Medicine:
Street Medicine includes health and social services developed specifically to address the unique needs and circumstances of the unsheltered homeless delivered directly to them in their own environment. The fundamental approach of Street Medicine is to e...2022-03-2317 minHealthMattersE78: Sargent Alumnus’ Journey in NeurosurgeryIn this episode, we welcome Aaron Yengo-Kahn(a.yengo@vumc.org), a neurosurgeon, the co-director of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center, and a Sargent alumnus. He shared his experience after receiving a degree in Human Physiology at Sargent, his interest in pediatric neurosurgery, and sports concussion.
About Aaron:
Aaron Yengo-Kahn, MD was born in Pittsburgh, PA and grew up near Boston, MA in Lexington, MA. He attended Boston University where he graduated in 2011 with a degree in Human Physiology earning summa cum laude honors. He spent a year before medical school teaching anatomy to undergraduate s...2022-03-0223 minHealthMattersE77: Occupational Therapy and Fall PreventionIn this episode, we welcome Danny Shin(ddshin@bu.edu), a Ph.D. student in the Rehab Science program at Sargent College and an occupational therapist. As a member of the Motor Development Lab directed by Dr. Simone V. Gill at Sargent College, Danny shared his experience in investigating gait and fall risk in rehabilitation, specifically in people with HIV.
About Danny:
Danny Shin received his Master of Occupational Therapy from Wayne State University. He is a Ph.D. student working with Dr. Simone Gill in the Motor Development Lab, investigating how people's bodies and e...2022-02-1719 minHealthMattersE76: Executive Coach on the Great ResignationIn this episode, we welcome Amy Lamb(amylamb@bu.edu), a new faculty member at Sargent College’s Department of Occupational Therapy Online post-professional OTD program. Besides teaching, Amy is also an executive coach. She introduced the functions and benefits of coaching and her perspective on “The Great Resignation”, as people rethink their way of living amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy progra...2022-02-0518 minHealthMattersE75: Understanding Social Determinants of HealthIn this episode, we welcome Hagere Yilma(hy@bu.edu), a Clinical Assistant Professor at Sargent's Health Science Program. As a relatively new faculty, Hagere shared her experience and research in understanding the social influences on health behaviors. She also introduced her recent project regarding anemia reduction in India based on community health intervention.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
...2022-01-1831 minHealthMattersE74: On Disability and AbleismIn this episode, we welcomed Megan Olesen (mjoleson@bu.edu), a BU physical therapy doctoral student, and Kara Jackman (kjackman@bu.edu), the Archivist and Preservation Librarian at the Boston University School of Theology Library. Megan interviewed Kara to discuss the definitions and experiences of disability and ableism in healthcare, life and more.
About Kara:
Kara Jackman is the Archivist and Preservation Librarian at the Boston University School of Theology Library. She is also the chair of Boston University’s SAFEBUDS (Staff and Faculty Extend BU Disability Support), a faculty and staff community network through the Offic...2021-12-2024 minHealthMattersE73: Understanding Transgender Healthcare and Mental HealthIn this episode, we welcome Dr. Shannon Peters(She/Her, peterss@bu.edu), a lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences at BU Sargent College. She introduced transgender mental health and healthcare, and how we could support transgender individuals.
Shannon’s Scholarly, Research and/or Practice Interests include:
* Impacts of systemic oppression, discrimination, and trauma on the mental health of marginalized individuals (e.g., race, LGBTQAI+, immigration status, etc.)
* Transgender healthcare and mental health
* Gender-based violence response and prevention
* Institutional corruption and financial conflicts of interest in psychiatry and psychology
* Medical neoliberalism and de...2021-12-0818 minHealthMattersE72: Understanding Global EpidemiologyIn this episode, we welcome Malwina (Maja) Carrion (maja@bu.edu), a lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences, Sargent College. She introduced the three courses she teaches, from Global Environmental Public Health, Epidemiology, to Neglected Tropical Diseases. She also discussed her latest research on Chagas Disease.
About Maja :
Professor Maja Carrion has led and managed public health projects and research in Asia, Africa, South America, Europe, and the US. Her primary research interests are innovative infectious disease surveillance, screening and treatment programs, disease and vector control, and neglected tropical diseases.
The moderator of t...2021-11-1725 minHealthMattersE71: On the Dock - A Board Game for ChildrenIn this episode, we welcome Jacqueline Roberman-Glyn (jsrg@bu.edu ), an occupational therapist and a student at Sargent College’s Post-Professional Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy. She shares her doctoral project, On the Dock, an educational, OT-inspired, pirate-themed board game for children.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral stu...2021-11-0515 minHealthMattersE70: President of Sargent College Alumni Board Shares Parting Advice for Class of 2020In this episode, we welcome Kelly Pesanelli, PT, MSPT, a Senior Lecturer at Sargent College in the Department of Health Sciences and the President of the Sargent College Alumni Board. As the Class of 2020 Sargent College Commencement Speaker, Kelly shared her parting advice for the seniors as they move on to a new stage of their lives.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent...2021-10-1319 minHealthMattersE69: The Power of Food, Smell, and MusicIn this episode, we welcome Melissa (melissa.dynamic1@gmail.com) and David Bernstein (dbernstein2200@gmail.com), an amazing husband and wife team advocating for healthy living, longevity and remaining youthful. They introduced the work they have been involved in, from authoring cookbooks, to holding workshops for caregivers of patients with dementia or neurodegenerative disorders.
Check out their website to find out more about their work!
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on...2021-09-2822 minHealthMattersE68: Getting to Know Emily Rothman, the New Chair of Boston University's Department of Occupational TherapyIn this episode, we welcome Dr. Emily Rothman (erothman@bu.edu), a new Professor and Chair at the Department of Occupational Therapy, Sargent College. As she embarks on her new positions, she shared her understanding of occupational therapy and introduced her ongoing research projects. Dr. Rothman will be a keynote speaker at Massachusettes Association for Occupational Therapy Conference on October 29.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy prog...2021-09-1926 minHealthMattersE67: Leading Interprofessional Teams in Healthcare SettingsIn this episode, we welcome Margie Pettingell (m_pettingell@yahoo.com), a social worker and Sargent alumni. She discussed the importance of leadership skills in the healthcare field. Margie was one of the 30 alumni who piloted the online Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare Certificate. The certificate will start on September 13, 2021.
About the Program:
This five-month, fully online certificate program equips learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively lead interprofessional teams. Our program is designed for individuals with three or more years of professional experience in any health profession or setting, who lead, or aspire to lea...2021-08-2818 minHealthMattersE66: Ciara’s Story with “How Unique We Can Be!”In this episode, we welcome Ciara Cullen (cpcullen@bu.edu), a recent BU Kilachand graduate with a major in Biology and a minor in Health Science. For her graduation Capstone project, Ciara co-authored a children’s book with Dr. Jacobs, the moderator of this podcast. She shared her creative journey and inspiration for the book.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Ma...2021-06-1216 minHealthMattersE65: “Making Sense” with HealthMattersIn this episode, we welcome Carrie Schmitt (carrieschmittotd@gmail.com), a recent graduate of the Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program at Sargent College. She introduces her faculty contribution at the STAR Institute in Colorado, a podcast she moderates entitled "Making Sense".
About Making Sense:
Occupational therapy best practices ask us to integrate knowledge into practice. Each episode offers a conversation aimed at translating the most current research into clinical action for occupational therapy practitioners. Produced by the STAR Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, in an effort to further our commitment to impacting the quality o...2021-06-0418 minHealthMattersE64: Social Entrepreneurship through an Occupational Therapy LensIn this episode, we welcome Tomeico Faison (therapeuticsolutions@hotmail.com /tomeico@tsofnc.com), a student at the post-professional doctorate program at Sargent College. As an occupational therapist, Tomeico explored social entrepreneurship throughout her career. She shared her experience as an entrepreneur since young.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy do...2021-05-2719 minHealthMattersE63: Learning Resilience and SuccessIn this episode, we welcome Juan Leon Parra (jmleonp@bu.edu), a College Coach and Instructor at Sargent’s College Mental Health Program, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR). He introduced “Success!”, a class where students discuss the concept of success from a wellness and a philosophical perspective. Juan also talked about ways young adults can build resilience and emotional agility.
About CPR: Since 1979, the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation has been devoted to improving the lives of individuals with psychiatric conditions. We conduct research, provide training and deliver services to adults with psychiatric conditions and young adults wishing to comp...2021-05-1923 minHealthMattersE62: BU Digital Education Incubator - Cultivating Tomorrow's BreakthroughIn this episode of HealthMatters, podcast host Karen Jacobs explores Boston University’s Digital Education Incubator (Incubator). Romy Ruukel, Director of Digital Initiatives, Diane Carroll, Incubator Project Manager, and Maureen McCarthy, Digital Learning & Innovation’s Communications Manager, discuss the Incubator’s mission to fund and co-manage innovative BU-sponsored pilot projects; review a variety of health-inspired projects including the Interprofessional Leadership Healthcare Certificate, and others, and highlight DL&I’s Faculty Forum 2021 and the Incubator panel discussion, “Pedagogical Experimentation with the Digital Education Incubator.” To learn more about the Incubator or view a list of ongoing or past projects, visit digital.bu.edu o...2021-05-0527 minHealthMattersE61: Ethical Decision MakingIn this episode, we welcome two amazing guests, Kevin McNamara (mcnamarak2@southernct.edu) and Barbara Oppenheimer (boppen@bu.edu). They reviewed a recent Sargent webinar on ethics in the interdisciplinary field of health and rehabilitation. They also introduced ethics in clinical practices and discussed the importance of ethical decision-making in the workplace.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (mar...2021-04-2928 minHealthMattersE60: Leading as a Minority WomanIn this episode, we welcome a Sargent alumni Victoria Garcia Wilburn (vwilburn@iu.edu), who currently serves as an Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy at Indiana University in Indianapolis. She is also one of the youngest members of the American Occupational Therapy Association Board of Directors. She shared her Sargent story and her leadership experience as a Latinx woman.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the online post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program...2021-04-1618 minHealthMattersE59: Relationship ManagementIn this episode, we welcome Chelsea Cobb (clcobb@bu.edu), a Senior Training Associate at Sargent College Mental Health Programs. She introduces Peer Mentor Interns at the Niteo Program, a wellness, academic and vocational skills-building program that simulates the college experience.
About Chelsea Cobb:
Chelsea Cobb, MA, works in the College Mental Health Programs at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. Chelsea is an instructor and college coach within the Niteo Program; a wellness, academic and vocational skills-building program that simulate the college experience. Supporting college students in cultivating resiliency skills in order...2021-04-0619 minHealthMattersE58: On Sleeping WellIn this episode, we welcome Jo Solet (joanne_solet@hms.harvard.edu ), a Sargent alumni and the Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. With a specialty in sleep medicine, Jo shares tips on improving sleep quality, especially during stressful times like the pandemic.
About Jo Solet:
Dr. Jo Solet M.S., Ed.M., Ph.D. is Assistant Clinical Professor in Medicine, Cambridge Health Alliance, and Harvard Medical School, Division of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Solet trained as an OT, educator, and researcher, her initial research and clinical work focused on adaptation to injury, illness, an...2021-04-0625 minHealthMattersE57: Helping Children with AutismIn this episode, we welcomed Sargent Assistant Professor Meghan Graham. Concentrating on speech-language pathology, Meghan shares her experience in helping children on the autism spectrum, specifically for girls with autism.
Feel free to contact Meghan if you are interested in her work (mggraham@bu.edu).
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston...2021-03-2717 minHealthMattersE56: Sargent alumni on Sports Physical TherapyIn this episode, we welcomed Sargent alumni Daniel Bradley, the President of Select Medical Outpatient Division. He talked about his Sargent experience, career path after Sargent and how COVID has influenced his practice. He also provided inspiring advice to new Sargent grads.
Learn more about opportunities with Select Medical.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw...2021-03-1826 minHealthMattersE55: Stars of the Show - CFA students on acting for Sargent’s new projectIn this episode, we welcomed four amazing theater students from the College of Fine Arts: Katherine Schaber, Emma Weller, Felicia Reuter and Liana Giangiulio. They all contributed wonderful performances in the video introduction to Sargent’s new project, an online certificate in Interprofessional Leadership in Health Care. In the episode, they shared their experience during the shooting and their plans for the future.
About the Online Certificate in Interprofessional Leadership in Health Care:
This project is a collaboration between the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College (Sargent College) and the School of So...2021-03-1121 minHealthMatters54: Sargent's Operations Director Discusses her Diverse RolesIn this episode, we welcomed Jennifer Keenan (jkkeenan@bu.edu), the Operations Director for Clinical Education and Community Affairs at Sargent College. As a dedicated Terrier, Jennifer shared her work with Sargent’s Clinical Placement Program and her doctoral degree.
About Sargent's clinical placement program:
A key part of your preparation to become a health care professional is the real-world exposure and training you’ll receive through the clinical experiences incorporated into each Sargent College degree program. Typically starting early, clinical experiences are planned sequentially to build on the academic knowledge and skills you’re acq...2021-03-0321 minHealthMattersE53: Becoming a Nurse with a Sargent DegreeIn this episode, we welcomed Nicole Saad (nicole.e.saad@gmail.com ), the Health Science Representative of the Sargent Alumni Association Board and a registered nurse at Massachusettes General Hospital. She shared her experience being on the alumni board and her career.
About Nicole:
Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Science in health science. As an undergraduate, she worked as an aide at the BU Physical Therapy Center and continued to work as an administrator at the clinic after graduation. She graduated from nursing school at the MGH Institution of Health Professions and is currently...2021-02-2413 minHealthMattersE52: How CPR Helps Students “Niteo”In this episode, we welcomed Courtney Joly-Lowdermilk (cjoly@bu.edu), the program director of NITEO (a Latin word meaning “to thrive.”) at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR) at Boston University. She shared how CPR helps students and beyond with mental health and her experience in disability services in higher education.
About NITEO:
NITEO is an intensive, one-semester program supporting young adults who live with a mental health condition to develop wellness tools, academic skills, resilience, and work-readiness. Since its inception in 2014, hundreds of students have graduated from the program and moved on to thrive in h...2021-02-1918 minHealthMattersE51: Fundraising at Sargent CollegeIn this episode, we welcomed Kristina Lentz Capano(klcapano@bu.edu), the Assistant Dean for Development & Alumni Relations at Sargent College. As a fundraising professional, Kristina shared her love and passion for raising money for those in need. She also introduced the Sargent Cares Emergency Fund, a special fund to support students and the college during the COVID-19 crisis.
Check out more about the Sargent Cares Emergency Fund.
About Kristina Lentz Capano:
Lentz Capano has been a fundraising professional for more than 25 years, focusing on major gifts from individuals. Starting her career as...2021-02-1020 minHealthMattersE50: Two-time Women Honoring Women Award Recipient Discusses LeadershipIn this episode, we welcomed Sherry Kolodziejczak, a Sargent alumni and an occupational therapist based in Huntsville, Alabama. As the leader of multiple interdisciplinary teams, Sherry shared tips on how to understand and embrace team dynamics. As the recipient of the Women Honoring Women Award, she also talked about some of her projects in the local community. Congratulations to Sherry for receiving the Women Honoring Women Award for the second time!
About Sherry:
Sherry Kolodziejczak is currently Director of Therapy Services/Cardiac Rehab/ALS Care Clinic at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, AL. She speaks an...2021-02-0222 minHealthMattersE49: On Clinical Trials and Job HuntingIn this episode, we welcomed Natalia Lopez (natalial@bu.edu), a Sargent alumni board member and a clinical trial specialist. She shares the role clinical trial plays in the FDA approval process and her perspectives on the COVID vaccine. As an alumni board member, Natalia also provided professional advice on networking and job hunting.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
...2021-01-2820 minHealthMattersE48: Ergonomist’s Pro-tips on WFHIn this episode, we welcomed Kirsten Peterson Beshay (kirstenbeshay@gmail.com), an occupational therapist in the Sargent post-professional occupational therapy doctoral program. As an ergonomic consultant, Kirsten shared her advice on how to adjust the equipment and settings in an irregular workplace to prioritize personal health during the pandemic. She also talked about her doctoral project, an online course that helps bridge the gap between ergonomics and occupational therapy.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director f...2021-01-2017 minHealthMattersE47: Sargent College and Social MediaIn this episode, we welcomed Hannah Gay, a third-year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy(DPT) program at Sargent College. She is also a social media work-study student and has been managing Sargent College's social media accounts for the past couple of years. Hannah shared her experience with social media and how it has aided Sargent College’s operations.
Check out Sargent College DPT program’s official social media accounts.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and t...2021-01-1317 minHealthMattersE46: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective on ProstheticsHappy holidays! In this episode, we welcomed Dara L’Italien, a lecturer at Sargent College. With clinical experience at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, she specializes in prosthetics after the Boston Marathon Bombing. As a physical therapist, she shares how she has helped patients to deal with internal and external stressors after amputation and recommendations on how to get in the field of prosthetics.
Here are some resources if you are interested in getting into the field:
This is a link for the Orthotics and Prosthetics Activities Foundation. Unfortunately, they were impacted by COVID-19 and have decided to...2021-01-0915 minHealthMattersE45: How a Children’s Book Helps Shed Light on EpilepsyIn this episode, we welcomed Emma Burke, a Health Science student at Sargent College. As a senior at Kilachand Honors College, Emma introduced her ongoing Keystone Project: I’m Just Like You, a children’s book on epilepsy featuring Kelly, a koala bear from Australia.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
Marial Williams (marialw@bu.edu), a Boston University entry-level occu...2020-12-1720 minHealthMattersE44: Conflict ResolutionIn this episode, we welcomed Erin Riley (erileypt@bu.edu), a Physical Therapy Professor at Sargent College. With years of teaching and clinical experience, Professor Riley became interested in the concept of conflict and conflict resolution in real life. As a critical health worker during the pandemic, she introduced the concept of positive conflicts, the power of role models and conflict resolution in the context of COVID and how to develop conflict resolution skills in healthcare.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation...2020-12-1020 minHealthMattersE43: Moving Forward with Autism ResearchIn this episode, we welcomed Gael Orsmond, a Sargent Professor and the Director of Families and Autism Research Lab at Sargent. Professor Orsmond shared two of her ongoing studies on understanding how the family and the school system could influence the well-being of young adults and adolescents on the autism spectrum.
About Families and Autism Research Lab at Sargent:
Research in the Families and Autism Research Lab (FAR) Lab focuses on contextual aspects of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the life course, such as family relationships, friendships, and social and community participation, especially during the t...2020-12-0818 minHealthMattersE42: BU Movement & Applied Imaging Lab on OsteoarthritisIn this episode, we welcomed Assistant Professor at BU Sargent College Deepak Kumar. As the Director of Movement & Applied Imaging Lab, Professor Kumar explained the condition of osteoarthritis, and the lab’s research on the disorder, during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also provided constructive advice to students who are interested in such research.
About the Movement & Applied Imaging Lab:
The Movement & Applied Imaging Lab is directed by Dr. Deepak Kumar. The Lab is a trans-disciplinary collaboration with the objective of preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders, primarily osteoarthritis. We use state-of-the-art technologies to study the quality and quanti...2020-11-1921 minHealthMattersE41: SMI and Cognitive EnhancementIn this episode, we welcomed Sargent Professor Susan McGurk. She introduced her work at the BU Sargent’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, where she focuses on using cognitive enhancement to aid people with mental illness in the workplace.
About Professor McGurk:
Susan R. McGurk, Ph.D. (mcgurk@bu.edu), a neuropsychologist, is Professor of Occupational Therapy and a member of the Center of Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University. Her research has addressed the role of illness-related cognitive impairments in employment outcomes in persons with severe mental illness. McGurk and colleagues have developed the Thinking Skills fo...2020-11-1221 minHealthMattersE40: Meet Gabby!In this episode, we welcomed Sargent Clinical Assistant Professor Leanne Yinusa Nyahkoon and members of the Gabby team, Juliette Pluviose-Philip, Abby Williams, and Kylie Woodall. They introduced Gabby, a Virtual Assistant that helps African American women with prenatal care. As Gabby celebrates her tenth birthday, our speaker shared how Gabby takes social media and her next steps.
About Gabby:
Gabby emulates the face-to-face conversational behavior of an emphatic clinician, including nonverbal communicative behavior such as gaze, posture, and hand gestures to deliver patient education messages tailored to individual needs, assess patient comprehension, and record progress....2020-11-0920 minHealthMattersE39: Meet BU’s Peer Mentoring Research TeamIn this episode, we welcomed a record-breaking group of 6 guests, the Peer Mentoring Research Team at Boston University — Alix Herer, Tara Loeper, Marianne, Jesse Corey, Timur Gizatullin and Ariel Schwartz (aeschwar@bu.edu).
About the Peer Mentoring Research Team:
We are the Peer Mentoring Research Team at Boston University. We are researchers who help individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health conditions by doing peer mentoring. We feel it is important for people to know that people with disabilities can be researchers, mentors and develop a program.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Ka...2020-11-0311 minHealthMattersE38: How to Do Grocery Shopping Like a ProIn this episode, we welcomed Joan Salge Blake, a Sargent College Professor and host of the podcast Spot On!. As a registered nutritionist and dietitian, professor Blake shared pro tips on grocery shopping and her career as a food and wellness specialist.
About Joan Salge Blake:
Joan Salge Blake is a Clinical Professor of Nutrition, Registered Dietitian, and past Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Her areas of expertise include healthy eating, weight management, and obesity. She strives to make nutrition science easily understood by the general public via her website and o...2020-10-2120 minHealthMattersE37: The Healing Power of NatureAmy Wagenfeld (awagenfe@bu.edu), Ph.D., OTR/L, SCEM, EDAC, FAOTA, Affil.ASLA is the Principal of Amy Wagenfeld | Design and Lecturer in the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program at Boston University. Her work focuses on collaborative design, programming, and research of outdoor environments for people of all ages and abilities. A Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association, and the Center for Health Systems and Design at Texas A&M University, Amy presents and publishes widely on topics relating to access to nature. She is co-author of the award-winning book, Therapeutic Gardens: Design for Healing Spaces published...2020-10-1614 minHealthMattersE36: Finding your Sargent Alumni MentorIn this episode, we welcomed Deborah Claar(dsclaar@bu.edu), Michele Zaccaria(mzaccaria7@gmail.com) and Kellie Cannone(kcannone@bu.edu) to share their experience with the BU Sargent student-alumni mentorship program. BU Sargent College Alumni Association regularly holds virtual professional development workshops, student-alumni networking events and mentorship opportunities for students and alumni.
About the Upcoming Alumni Professional Development Workshop:
“Finding your Passion” | Oct 19
This workshop will help you take your passion and interests and begin to shape and form them. Through a personality inventory (taken prior to the workshop), self-reflection, and group acti...2020-10-0819 minHealthMattersE35: “A Mechanic of the Human Body”In this episode, we welcomed Cara Lewis(lewisc@bu.edu), the Director of Human Adaptation Laboratory, and the Program Director of Rehabilitation Sciences at Sargent College, Boston University. She shared her story of how she stumbled upon the path of rehabilitation sciences and became “a mechanic of the human body”.
About Cara Lewis:
Cara L. Lewis, PT, PhD is an Associate Professor and director of the Human Adaptation Laboratory. She is also the Director of the PhD Program in Rehabilitation Sciences. The long-term goal of her research is to improve the lives of individuals with chro...2020-10-0118 minHealthMattersE34: Sargent Alum Carolyn Cohen on Sargent Spirit and MoreIn this episode, we welcomed Carolyn Cohen(’65), a Boston University Sargent College Alumni and a member of the Sargent Alumni Association Board. Over the years, Cohen has witnessed the development of Sargent College, and how the Sargent spirit has influenced people all around the world. She talked about some of the key figures in Sargent history, and what’s next for Sargent Alumni Association.
About Carolyn Cohen:
Carolyn Cohen (’65) graduated with a degree in Physical Education and has served on the Sargent College Alumni Association (SCAA) since her graduation. Most notably, Carolyn served as president during...2020-09-2223 minHealthMattersE33: Cultural Competence and Why It MattersIn this episode, we welcomed Kaytlin Eldred(keldred@bu.edu), a lecturer at Sargent College, Boston University. As she started a new class on cultural competency, she introduced the concept and why being culturally humble is vital.
What is cultural competence?
Being aware of and comfortable with the intersection of your culture and others by actively and genuinely asking, observing, and listening with humility, knowing that it doesn't take complete understanding to respect someone else's culture, but still being open to learning and engaging.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs...2020-09-1721 minHealthMattersE32: Celebrate National School Backpack Awareness Day with AOTAIn this episode, we welcomed Katie Riley, the Assistant Director of Communications & Media at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), to interview our very own moderator, professor Karen Jacobs. As a past AOTA president, professor Jacobs shared her story with the initiative of AOTA’s National School Backpack Awareness Day. She also introduced how students and parents can get involved in this year’s Backpack Awareness Day (September 16) during quarantine.
About AOTA:
The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the national professional association established in 1917 to represent the interests and concerns of more than 213,000 occupational thera...2020-09-0922 minHealthMattersE31: “Something is Always Better than Nothing”This episode provides a conversation with Brynne Terry (brynneterry@gmail.com), a recent graduate of Sargent College post-professional occupational therapy doctoral program. As an Occupational Therapy pro, she shared some tips on leading a healthy lifestyle during remote work. She also introduced the stress management mobile application she has been developing.
Visit Brynne’s website to learn more about what she’s doing.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doct...2020-09-0119 minHealthMattersE30: Sargent Professor Alyssa Boucher on Children’s LiteracyThis episode provides a conversation with Alyssa Boucher, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Sargent College. Specializing in speech-language pathology, she introduced how parents can help with young children’s early literacy, especially during homeschooling.
About Professor Boucher (bouchera@bu.edu): Her primary clinical and research interests are in the areas of speech sound disorders and early literacy development of young children with communication disorders. She is also interested in designing flexible learning environments to support meaningful classroom participation for children with communication differences through the use of universal design for learning (UDL).
The moderator of th...2020-08-2621 minHealthMattersE29: Sargent Student Brandy Moser on CHAARG, Dual Degree, Gardening and MoreThis episode provides a conversation with Sargent student Brandy Moser, a rising senior with dual degrees in Biochemistry and Nutrition. As a motivated student, she introduced BU’s girls’ fitness organization CHAARG, her study abroad experience, and her passion for gardening.
Learn more about CHAARG: CHAARG, which stands for Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls, aims to ignite a passion in college-aged girls for health and fitness. Their mission is to liberate girls from the elliptical + show them that fitness can [+ should!] be fun by trying new workouts every week — from barre to boxing to zumba...2020-08-2017 minHealthMattersE28: On StutteringThis episode provides a conversation with Sargent Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Stuttering Therapy at Boston University, Diane Parris Constantino (dparris@bu.edu). She introduced the causes and symptoms of stuttering and related research the Center has conducted.
About the Center for Stuttering Therapy at Boston University:
The Center for Stuttering Therapy at Boston University offers services to individuals who stutter of all ages. We offer individual sessions, parent training, and group therapy for teens and adults. As an academic training center, the primary clinicians are graduate students training under the supervision o...2020-08-1320 minHealthMattersE27: Self-care in the Real WorldThis episode provides a conversation with Sargent alumni Jessica Treadwell, an occupational therapist, a certified personal trainer and a health coach. From a professional perspective, she shared tips on how to live a healthier, happier life.
Check out this article Jessica wrote on self-care. Visit Jessica’s website for more information on staying healthy!
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.
...2020-08-0617 minHealthMattersE26: How CPR Helps Destigmatize Mental IllnessThis episode provides a conversation with Sally Rogers, the Executive Director at Sargent College’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation. She shared how the Center’s research, training and services initiatives, including a photo-voice project, help to destigmatize psychiatric conditions.
About Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation: At Boston University’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, our work is guided by the most basic of rehabilitation values: that first and foremost, persons with psychiatric disabilities have the same goals and dreams as any other person. Visit https://cpr.bu.edu/ for more resources.
The moderator of the podcas...2020-07-2918 minHealthMattersE25: Using Exercise as MedicineThis episode provides a conversation with Lee Marinko, a physical therapist and the Associate Professor in physical and athletic training. She shared how physical activities benefit different conditions. She also talked about different types of exercise that people can practice at home during social distancing.
About Lee Marinko: Professor Marinko specializes in manual therapy, orthopedics and sports-related injuries; musculoskeletal related disorders including pain related to upper and lower extremity movement dysfunction,
knee osteoarthritis, spinal disorders, temporomandibular dysfunction and the utilization of therapeutic exercise to enhance function. Her recent scholarly interests include utilization of patient-reported outcomes...2020-07-2216 minHealthMattersE24: Nancy Lowenstein on Multiple Sclerosis and the Posse FoundationThis episode provides a conversation with Nancy Lowenstein (nlowe@bu.edu), the Clinical Associate Professor and Program Director at Sargent College. She shared her knowledge and experience on multiple sclerosis, and her involvement in the Posse Foundation.
About the Posse Foundation:
The Posse Foundation identifies, recruits and trains individuals with extraordinary leadership potential. Posse Scholars receive full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse’s partner colleges and universities.
The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs (kjacobs@bu.edu), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Direc...2020-07-1816 minHealthMattersE23: The Story Behind Constant Therapy - an App that Helps ThousandsThis episode provides a conversation with Swathi Kiran, the Director of Aphasia Research Laboratory and the Associate Dean for Research at Sargent College. She shared her story with “Constant Therapy”, an App she co-founded for stroke survivors, and how it helps thousands of people around the world.
About Constant Therapy:
Constant Therapy is an award-winning speech therapy app for people recovering from strokes, traumatic brain injuries, or aphasia, dementia and other speech-language disorders. The app can improve speech, language, cognition, memory, reading, attention and comprehension skills with 65 categories of tasks, over 60,000 stimuli, and 10 difficulty levels.
Cons...2020-07-0921 min
Dear Mom, Love DaughterEvolution... or revolution with Krissa & Karen LamoreIn this week's episode, Becca and Andrea interview Krissa and Karen Lamore. Krissa and Karen lead us through the topic of evolution and what that means for a mother-daughter relationship. Join Becca and Andrea as they learn about Krissa's 4 years in Hawaii where she went to WOOF (Work on Organic Farms), came back with a financé, and was supposed to travel around the USA in a trailer...but Krissa EVOLVED and it ended up being a transition into the passion-filled life that she lives today. Tune in to hear about Krissa's journey and how her mom, Karen, gu...2020-07-0634 minHealthMattersE22: Don’t Know What to Do? Ask your Sargent Peer MentorsThis episode provides a conversation with Sargent College student Wesley Jones. As a Sargent peer mentor, Wesley discussed BU Sargent’s Advising Model and how it helps students strive.
About Boston University Sargent College Advising Model: Advising is a collaborative process at Sargent College. We have two Assistant Directors in the Academic Services Center (ASC) and approximately 40 faculty advisors throughout the College. Your faculty advisors teach in the area of your major and/or are employed in professions that advisees most often pursue. Faculty advisors help with course selection, degree requirements, internship placements, and career advice.
Pe...2020-07-0216 minHealthMattersE21: Sargent Assistant Professor on Loneliness and IsolationThis episode provides a conversation with Sargent Assistant Professor and clinical psychologist Dan Fulford. They discussed the research Approach Motivation & Participation (AMP) lab does and advice on the usage of digital technologies during the pandemic.
About Boston University Approach Motivation Participation Lab: Work in the AMP (/amp/, ampere) Lab focuses on the intersection of motivation and social processes, and how variations in the experience and expression of these phenomena contribute to problems of everyday living (e.g., psychopathology). We use mobile technology (mostly smartphones) to measure these constructs in the context of daily life, and then translate t...2020-06-2519 minHealthMattersE20: Dismantling Institutional Racism - the Science Behind ‘-ism’This episode provides a conversation with three Sargent College entry-level occupational therapy students, Megan, Vanessa and Kim. They discussed racism and ways to dismantle similar vicious cycles by explaining the -ism model.
We are all human with conscious or unconscious biases due to socialization. What’s important is to face the biases we hold and make the right choices. Check out this TIME article on some of the ways you can help the Black Lives Matter Movement.
About Boston University Entry-Level Occupational Therapy(OTD) program: Ranked #1 in Occupational Therapy nationwide by U.S. News & World Rep...2020-06-1819 minHealthMattersE19: Making a Difference in Local Community with Occupational TherapyThis episode provides a conversation with Theresa Delbert (tdelbert@chatham.edu), Assistant Professor at Chatham University. With three Boston University degrees, Theresa shared her experience of using her professional Occupational Therapy knowledge to impact her church community and beyond.
About Boston University Online Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program: If you’re an occupational therapy practitioner who would like to assume a leadership role and help shape the future of your field, you may be ready for advanced study beyond the master’s level. The Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PP-OTD) program at Sargent College is designed to pro...2020-06-1225 min