Dr. Beth Fields has partnered with Beaming Inc., a non-profit that provides equine-assisted therapeutic riding, to create the “Riding in the Moment” program to help people living with dementia. This is the second program of …
Spotlight on OT
Anne Mueller Awarded WOTA Student Award of Excellence
We would like to extend a huge congratulations to Anne Mueller who has recently received the Student Award of Excellence from the Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association (WOTA)! Anne is a grad student who will graduate …
Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate Webinar
Join Occupational Therapy program director Sharon Gartland and admissions coordinator Alexia Rebne for the Entry-Level OTD Webinar! The webinar will be hosted on Wednesday, October 18th from 5:00-5:30 pm. During this time Sharon and Alexia …
Student Presentation at Self Determination Conference
Megan Gray and Natalie Dulaney are both a part of Karla Ausderau’s research lab. Later this month, along with Alison Mushett and Steve Woodard, they will be presenting at the 2020 Virtual Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference. …
Diverse-OT Student Org Highlight: Exploring Social Identity and Moving Towards Action
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 …
Congratulations Dr. Napier-Gondek!
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 …
Hoofers Adapt Receives 2020 Bucky’s Inclusivity Award!
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 …
Congratulations to Drs. Rebne & Zurawski!
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 …
Dr. Ausderau Receives Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence
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 …
AOTA Ed Summit 2019
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 …