Occupational therapists aim to enable people of all backgrounds to live life to its fullest by helping to promote health and wellness through the participation of necessary and meaningful every-day occupations. As a program that prides itself on producing quality therapists, we are incredibly proud that our students are dedicated to understanding their roles in …
Dr. Hillary Napier-Gondek is a recent graduate of our Post-Professional OTD program- she presented her final capstone project during a virtual symposium on May 7th along with the rest of her cohort. Sharon Gartland, OT Program Director, who has advised Hillary over the last three years said, “Hillary is one of the most persistent and …
The annual Bucky Awards are a way for the university to celebrate individuals and organizations on campus for the impact they have had on their peers and our community. The Inclusivity award is presented to an organization that fosters learning opportunities, contributes to the scholastic and leadership growth for its members, and focuses on fostering …
We would like to give a huge shout out to our own Alexia Rebne and Sarah Zurawski for completing their post-professional occupational therapy doctorates! Along with the rest of their cohort, Lexi and Sarah presented their final capstone projects during a virtual symposium last Thursday 5/7. Their presentations, which you may view below, are the …
Huge congratulations to Dr. Karla Ausderau who recently received the Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence!! This award is provided annually to an occupational therapy clinician who demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice through participation in research that advances theory in the area of brain-behavior relationships and/or sensory processing disorders. The award is given in honor …
In October , UW-Madison OT Program members Dr. Sharon Gartland, Dr. Joshua Brown, and Alexia Rebne attended the AOTA Education Summit, in Las Vegas, NV. It was a great experience for all! Alexia provided the following presentation: “A Critical Analysis of University Programs and Supports for Pre-Occupational Therapy Students with Underrepresented Backgrounds” Authors: Alexia Rebne, …
Project connects university’s autism experts and graduate students with Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics As Jessica Muesbeck was working toward her master’s degree in occupational therapy, she was searching for additional opportunities to apply the knowledge she was gaining in the classroom and as a member of Assistant Professor Karla Ausderau’s research lab. Thanks …
The Capital Times recently put the spotlight on the All of Us project, which is being spearheaded by our very own Dorothy Farrar Edwards. Dr. Farrar Edwards is the director of the Collaborative Center for Health Equity and a principal investigator behind the All of Us initiative. As the project takes off, The Capital Times reports how …
The AOTA Academic Leadership Institute (ALI) is designed to develop academic leaders across all levels of occupational therapy education programs. Join us in congratulating Program Director, Sharon Gartland, for graduating with the 2018-19 cohort of the Academic Leadership Institute!
VSA, the International Organization on Arts and Disability, posted a report highlighting work UW-Madison’s Karla Ausderau and her team conducted with the Madison Children’s Museum to make that facility more accessible to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).