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OTD Staff in Focus: Ben Tupper

Ben Tupper is OTD's Educational Technology Specialist. While his primary role is to administer our Learning Management System, he's a true magician in finding solutions to nearly every challenge that comes his way. 

OTD Huddles Advance DEI Commitment

OTD's Weekly Huddle sessions provide protected space to 1) share updates and opportunities from the Division and SOM in a venue that ensures everyone hears the same information, 2) provide additional learning opportunities related to our Division’s commitments, and 3) conduct formal and informal program check-ins.
 

Fieldwork Insights: Checking in with Braelyn Beal

Where are you placed for this assignment?
I am working in the surgical intensive care unit at Duke University Hospital. This unit houses patients who have had recent surgeries and traumas, requiring complex medical needs and more direct nursing management. We often see patients from all surgical specialties- transplants, orthopedics, vascular, general, ENT, etc. We also see patients who have suffered significant traumas requiring surgical intervention and subsequent medical needs requiring intensive care. 

Meet the Class of 2026 Hannah and Kayla

In August, the Duke Occupational Therapy Doctorate program welcomed 45 new students who entered the three-year program. Members of the Class of 2026  bring a wide range of lived experiences contributing to a rich learning environment. They hail from states across the nation and represent a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Here are just a few: 

Oct 18: PT Unicorns–Exploring the Lived Experiences of Black Female Physical Therapy Faculty in the United States

Hear from the experts on the cutting edge of rehabilitation science throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. 

Oct. 18 - Tiffany Adams, PT, DPT, MBA, PhD, Duke DPT
PT Unicorns: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Black Female Physical Therapy Faculty in the United States

Hosted by the Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Occupational Therapy Doctorate programs within the Orthopaedic Surgery Department. 

Meet the Class of 2026: Mylee and Brian

In August, the Duke Occupational Therapy Doctorate program welcomed 45 new students who entered the three-year program. Members of the Class of 2026  bring a wide range of lived experiences contributing to a rich learning environment. They hail from states across the nation and represent a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Here are just a few: 

Fieldwork Insights: Checking in with OTD Student Sydney Ross

What kind of work are you doing?
At this site, I am engaging in course instruction, via co-instructing two courses, Capstone and APEx. I am also helping to revamp our APEx course to ensure we are meeting the course aim. I am working with Dr. Mikush on a research project focused on completing a mapping review on capstone methods used across disciplines including occupational therapy.  

Meet the Duke OTD Class of 2026

In August, the Duke Occupational Therapy Doctorate program welcomed 45 new students who entered the three-year program. Members of the Class of 2026  bring a wide range of lived experiences contributing to a rich learning environment. They hail from states across the nation and represent a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Here are just a few: