ubcosot.bsky.social
@ubcosot.bsky.social
We are the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy at the University of British Columbia, Canada - OTs Grow Here
Associate Professor Dr. Skye Barbic and a team of multidisciplinary researchers have been awarded a 4-year, $1.73M CIHR Project Grant for data analysis and implementation research with @foundrybc.bsky.social, which provides evidence-informed services for young people.

👏 Read more > bit.ly/3GIKO93
July 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Are you an OT coming to Canada to work?

Our Program for Internationally-Educated OTs (PIE-OT) is a fully-online, structured course designed to familiarize you with everything required to prepare you for the transition to become an OT in Canada.

Apply now to start in Sept 🎉
> bit.ly/4eTFhJg

#OT365
July 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Are you an OT with 3+ years of clinical experience? Join our team as a part-time, online Program Facilitator for the Program for Internationally-Educated Occupational Therapists (PIE-OT) and support internationally-educated OTs entering the Canadian workforce. Job description >> bit.ly/4kj6WnV
July 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
On Sunday, Department Head Dr. Ben Mortenson ran his 9th Vancouver Half Marathon to raise funds for @spinalcordinjurybc.bsky.social.

This year he raised over $2,000 and completed the run in under two hours 👏

Shout out to World Record holder Kyle Gieni (pictured)🏅
June 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Register now for our
🌟2025 Capstone Conference🌟
Tues July 29, 8am-4:30pm

The class of 2025 present highlights from their year-long research projects, joined by esteemed guest speakers.

Free & open to the public.

👉 Register at bit.ly/osotcapstone2025

#ot365 #otstudent #occupationaltherapy #ubc
June 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Last week's MOT2 classes included "Occupational Therapy Practice on a Changing Planet: Climate Change, Planetary, Ecological and Human Health and the role of Occupational Therapy", taught by Clinical Assistant Professor and OT Climate Action Network co-founder Giovanna Boniface
ot4climate.com #OT365
June 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Earlier this week, four @ubcrhsc.bsky.social students supervised by OSOT faculty officially graduated from UBC:

Anne-Cécile Delaisse, PhD
Xiaoxu Ding, PhD
Keyara Brody, MSc
Olatioluwase Olatona, MSc

Congratulations, everybody! #OT365 @ubcmedicine.bsky.social
May 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Assistant Professor Dr. Julia Henderson is seeking 2-3 more participants for a study of commemorating cherished objects after a move. Email [email protected]

Please note that if you like, follow, or comment on this post, the public can see this and might associate you with this study. #OT365
May 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
On May 30, Associate Academic Fieldwork Coordinator @jboniface.bsky.social and our MOT students will be visiting Tsleil-Waututh Nation səlilwətaɬ to engage in meaningful dialogue with Tsleil-Waututh Nation members about health, occupation, and occupational justice #OT365
May 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
@ubcrhsc.bsky.social student Brittany Pousett came second in the INCREASE BC 3MT competition for her talk “Understanding how People with Lower Limb Amputations in British Columbia Cope with the Challenges Associated with Life with an Amputation” #OT365 @matterslab.bsky.social @agingsmart.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
@ubc-vnursing.bsky.social PhD student Zachary Daly, whose research is on climate distress and youth, met up with OSOT Department Head @ben-vanmortenson.bsky.social and Associate Professor @skyebarbic.bsky.social at UBC Health's Bridging Research and Action this morning #OT365 @agingsmart.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
More presentations by our students at the 2025 CAOT Conference! #CAOTACE2025 #OT365
May 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Our MOT2 students have presented on a wide variety of subjects, including climate-specific health literacy among OTs, OT and virtual care, and OTs' perceptions of 3D printing, at this year's CAOT conference #OT365 #CAOTACE2025
May 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
We have a tremendous number of faculty, clinical faculty, and staff at this year's CAOT conference! #CAOTACE2025 #OT365
May 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
OSOT Department Head @ben-vanmortenson.bsky.social and @ubc-vnursing.bsky.social postdoctoral fellow Dr. Vanessa Fong will present on extreme weather and medical complexities as part of the UBC Thriving Kids Research Cluster on June 13, 12:00-1:00pm. Register here: ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #OT365
May 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Department Head @ben-vanmortenson.bsky.social joined a group of our MOT2 students who are presenting at the CAOT Conference #CAOTACE2025 #OT365
May 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
On May 28, OSOT Professor @zwickerlab.bsky.social & colleagues will present on engaging patients and community partners in research at a joint event of @ubcaging.bsky.social and the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children

Image courtesy of @ubcaging.bsky.social #OT365 @bcchresearch.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Previous recipients of the CAOT Muriel Driver Memorial Lectureship Award, including OSOT Professor Dr. Susan Forwell and Professor Emerita Dr. Catherine Backman, were recognized at the CAOT Conference last night #OT365 #CAOT2025
May 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Associate Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Clinical Associate Professor @jboniface.bsky.social was officially presented with his 2025 CAOT-BC Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year Award at the CAOT Conference last night! #OT365 #CAOT2025
May 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
MOT2 students Katie, Stephanie, and Morgan recently came to UNBC to talk to high school students about careers in healthcare #OT365
May 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
The Northern cohort of our MOT students marked the end of their second term with a celebratory meal together. Best of luck for them as they prepare for their second placements! #OT365
May 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
MOT student Rachel Smith will be representing Canada in the Canada vs. USA women's rugby match tonight! Tune in to TSN 2 or TSN + at 5:30PM PST to catch the game: rugby.ca/en/news/2025... #OT365

Photo courtesy of Bob Frid/UBC Thunderbirds
May 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Our trainees were well-represented at yesterday's INCREASE BC! www.rehabresearchprogram.com/3rd-increase... #OT365 @ubcrhsc.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
INCREASE BC will feature 14 presentations by @ubcrhsc.bsky.social trainees supervised by OSOT faculty, and Assistant Professor Dr. Julia Schmidt will jointly lead a panel discussion on patient & community partners tomorrow
www.rehabresearchprogram.com/3rd-increase... #OT365 @bcchresearch.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
You may remember that alumna and Clinical Assistant Professor Giovanna Boniface was recently named @ubcmedicine.bsky.social's recipient of the 2024–25 UBC Alumni Builder Award. She has now been officially presented with her award!
alumni.med.ubc.ca/alumni-profi... @ubcrhsc.bsky.social #OT365
April 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM