An Interview with Raven Hill, Occupational Therapist
Raven Hill is an occupational therapist with Duke University Health System and a teaching assistant in Duke's Occupational Therapy Doctorate and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs.
In an article written by Alex Haire, she talks about the most rewarding part of her job, where she's been able to make the most impact, and her aspirations for the future of the occupational therapy profession.
Duke Occupational Therapy Doctorate Debuts in Top 10% of U.S. News and World Report Rankings
Duke’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program is in the top 10 percent of occupational therapy programs in the U.S., according to the 2024 U.S. News and World Report (USNWR) ranking released this week.
Join Us for CAP Talks – May 1-2
Join us for CAP Talks and hear OTD students share takeaways from their 14-week capstone experiences. The event is open to the public.
Date: Wednesday, May 1 – Thursday, May 2
Location: Duke Health Interprofessional Education (IPE) building at 311 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710. Map and parking directions
The talks can also be viewed live via Zoom (details to come)
Wednesday, May 1
Room: 1225 TBL
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Reflections from an Invigorating AOTA Conference
Duke OTD was well-represented at the annual meeting of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) last week!
Here's a snapshot:
Duke Awarded Up to $33 Million to Develop OA Therapies that Rebuild Bone and Joints
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke Health is part of a multi-institution research team receiving federal Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) funding to develop an osteoarthritis treatment that regenerates joints.
Predictors of Population Mental Health in Montana: An Occupational Justice Perspective
OTD faculty members Antoine L. Bailliard, PhD, and
Beyond Compliance – Disability and Theological Education
OTD faculty members will serve as panelists and the featured speakers at this Duke Divinity School event on March 4. Please join us for a conversation on disability in education, accommodations, and Universal Design for Learning.
March 7: Celebrating Diversity – Cultural ADL/IADL Showcase
Join us on March 7 for an enriching participant-led event hosted by the Duke Chapter of Coalition Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD), where we celebrate the diverse array of cultural activities of everyday life. This interactive showcase will highlight the significance of culturally meaningful and instrumental daily living activities (ADL/IADL) in various communities worldwide.
Harvesting Justice – Farmworker Health and the Climate Crisis
On March 21, join OTD faculty member Denise Nepveux, PhD, OTR/L, and various university, government, and nonprofit organizations across the state for sessions that will address multifaceted ways the climate crisis intersects with the everyday activities of farmworkers – for example, dangerously high average temperatures during farming seasons – and emerging strategies for the protection of farmworker health, safety, and rights.