Finding Relief in Virtual Reality
Lila Toomey, MA ‘17, returned to Tufts this summer to share her work using virtual reality tools to support clients’ recovery.
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Creative and Compassionate Callings
Admissions Coordinator and “Lady MacGyver” Jill Rocca, OTD ‘08, is using her broad skill set to help others and strengthen the Tufts OT Department.
Q&A: LGBTQIA+ Health with Lecturer Temor "Tay" Amin-Arsala, OTD ‘24
Lecturer Tay Amin-Arsala, OTD ‘24, describes the LGBTQIA+ health space and how OTs can better support their LGBTQIA+ clients.
When Occupational Therapy Becomes Occupational Justice
OT alumna Lindsey Hoffman seeks to combat ‘occupational injustice’ with efforts that consider her patients’ wider life circumstances
Advancing Equity
Saloni Patel, OTD ‘24, has explored a host of opportunities at Tufts, motivated by a passion for occupational justice.
A Leader in Service and Sports
Associate Chair and Entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program Director Jess Harney is inspiring her students and colleagues to make the world a healthier, more equitable place.
Q&A: Trauma and Occupational Therapy with Heather Gilbert, OTD ‘23
Lecturer Heather Gilbert, OTD ‘23, describes trauma-informed care and how OTs can support those who have experienced trauma.
Q&A: Occupational Therapy in Prisons with Heather Gilbert, OTD ‘23
Lecturer Heather Gilbert, OTD ‘23, describes the role OTs can play in supporting people in prison.
Q&A: Admissions Tips with Admissions Coordinator Jill Rocca, OTD ‘08
Admissions Coordinator Jill Rocca, OTD ‘08, has been with the Tufts Occupational Therapy Department Admissions Team for over 15 years and offers tips for applying to the program.