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We are the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy at the University of British Columbia, Canada - OTs Grow Here
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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
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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

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July 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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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
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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)🏅
Ben Mortenson and Kyle Gieni after the run Ben Mortenson waiting with the crowds at the start of the run Ben Mortenson and fellow runner at the end of the run
June 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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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
Graphic of a bridge over a body of water leading to mountains and trees along with the title, date and time of the capstone conference. Photos of the conference speakers: Dr. Janna MacLachlan, Giovanna Boniface, and Dr. Elly Park.
June 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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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
A group of students discussing OT and climate change around a flip chart in a classroom A close-up of a screen outlining an activity surrounding OT models in a changing climate above a table with a brightly decorated tablecloth A sheet of paper on a flip chart outlining the CMOP-E model, which describes the environment as having physical, cultural, institutional, and social components A zoomed-out view of our MOT students sitting in rows in a large classroom with screens at the front of the class and two screens affixed to the ceiling, near the top of the image
June 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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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
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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
A written description of this study and an image of a couple of movers with boxes on a dolly and a house. To learn more or participate, please email elders.create.lab@ubc.ca.
May 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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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
A written description of this event
May 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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@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
PhD student Brittany Pousett pictured smiling in a pink sweater to a sunny, leafy backdrop
May 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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@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
Headshots of Zachary Daly, Dr. Skye Barbic, and Dr. Ben Mortenson posing together in a large, white atrium
May 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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More presentations by our students at the 2025 CAOT Conference! #CAOTACE2025 #OT365
May 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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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
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We have a tremendous number of faculty, clinical faculty, and staff at this year's CAOT conference! #CAOTACE2025 #OT365
A "selfie" by OSOT Department Head Dr. Ben Mortenson with sixteen other people outside on a partially cloudy day
May 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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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
A detailed description of this presentation alongside a logo for it and a picture of a blazing wildfire
May 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Department Head @ben-vanmortenson.bsky.social joined a group of our MOT2 students who are presenting at the CAOT Conference #CAOTACE2025 #OT365
Thirteen of our MOT2 students and, at the far right, Department Head Dr. Ben Mortenson are pictured standing on a large balcony on a sunny day.
May 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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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
A detailed written description of the event, a QR code to register, and small portraits of each of the four presenters
May 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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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
A line-up of recipients of the Muriel Driver Memorial Lectureship Award on stage
May 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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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
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MOT2 students Katie, Stephanie, and Morgan recently came to UNBC to talk to high school students about careers in healthcare #OT365
MOT2 students sharing slides with a group of students and leading hands-on activities in a well-lit classroom
May 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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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
Our students, our faculty, and a few members of their family seated lengthwise in a brightly-lit restaurant
May 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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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
MOT student and women's rugby player Rachel Smith congratulates a teammate, with two opposing players in the foreground
May 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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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
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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
A screenshot of the first page of the program for INCREASE BC 2025: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGkvWUX2qs/SqmOr8c9BHOOWgINHalB7g/view?utm_content=DAGkvWUX2qs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h8522ad1c4f
April 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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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
A photo of Giovanna pictured alongside colleagues including Dr. Joseph Anthony, the Faculty of Medicine’s Associate Dean of Health Professions; OSOT Department Head Dr. Ben Mortenson; and Associate Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Jeff Boniface
April 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM