Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
We are celebrating Native American Heritage Month and honoring the many ways that individuals and communities have contributed to and uplifted our nation. We are proud to honor the members of our own OTD family, first-year student Ahriyanna Bullard and third-year student Carnell (Cal)Yazzie.
Cheering on Duke OTD's Iwama Mamas
Have you seen the Iwama Mamas play? The team is a group of Duke OTD students who participate in Duke Intramural Sports’ basketball, flag football, soccer, and pickleball games.
The Iwama Mamas just wrapped up the flag football and pickleball season but are looking forward to a soccer playoff game at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. at Cohan Fields. Next semester, basketball and pickleball will resume.
Fieldwork Insights: Checking in with OTD Student Karol Guerrero
Class of 2024 OTD student Karol Guerrero recently shared an update on her current fieldwork assignment at Colorado State University.
What kind of work are you doing?
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.
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.
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.
Learn What it Takes to be an OT Social Entrepreneur at OT SEE Oct. 13-14
The countdown is on! Are you ready to dive into OTSEE, the OT Social Entrepreneur Extravaganza on Oct. 13-14, 2024?
Registration is open through Oct. 11, register here.
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.