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Professor Barry Trentham: 2022 Muriel Driver Memorial Lecturer Photo of Prof. Barry Trentham Occupational (therapy’s) possibilities: A queer reflection on the tangled threads of oppression and our collective liberation 2022 CAOT Annual Conference, Whistler, BC Professor Emeritus Helene Polatajko appointed Officer of the Order of Canada Photo of Helene Polatajko Congratulations to the MScOT Class of 2021 Photo of Convocation Hall with Graduate banners Celebrating your achievements and wishing you a world of occupational possibilities! Yassi Salehi Memorial Award This award was established by her family in memory of Yassi (Yassaman) Salehi, who was a Class of 2020 MScOT graduate and successfully completed the national exam. Yassi sadly passed away from a car accident in January 2021. This award is presented to a graduating MScOT student who exemplifies the qualities of Yassi: high academic standing, involvement in committees or student affairs, and demonstrated kindness and compassion for others. Photo of Yassi Salehi Professor Emerita Judith Friedland
Receives Dean's Impact Award
Prof. Emerita Judith Friedland was honoured with the 2021 Lifetime Achievement - National/Community Impact Award. Recognized as a 'visionary and inspirational force in the field of occupational therapy,' Prof. Friedland has made lasting contributions within the Department of OS&OT, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, and the University. Photo of Judy Friedland
Wellness Resources for Faculty Members The Faculty of Medicine recently launched a wellness website with many valuable resources for individual and group support, as well as educational offerings and articles relevant to wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Message from the Chair

Photo of Prof. Mary ForhanIn these unprecedented and unpredictable times, I am delighted to welcome you to the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. Founded in 1918, our vibrant Department continues to be an exciting place to learn and practice the knowledge, attributes and skills of the profession of occupational therapy that will lead to an MScOT degree.

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2021 g’OT’ Spirit Challenge

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Watch University of Toronto’s 2021 submission to the g’OT’ Spirit Challenge by clicking the image. Congratulations to this year’s winners, and thanks to everyone who voted.

Student Profiles

Photo of Meera Premnazeer, Class of 2021

What got you interested in occupational therapy? During my undergrad, I was the president of a club that focused on addressing local and global issues. The unique aspect of this club was that individuals could come to us with a problem they may have, and... Read more →

Meera Premnazeer, Class of 2021

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What got you interested in occupational therapy? I completed an undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics and during this time volunteered at a physiotherapy clinic. I remember feeling limited by their scope of practice, which left me wondering what other professions would allow for more creativity... Read more →

Jordan Berard, Class of 2021

OS&OT News

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OT1 student successful in Tech Hackathon

May 27, 2022

  Congratulations to Yolanda Cheung, a first-year MScOT student who successfully competed in the FIBRE Wearable Tech Hackathon to create a solution for pressure injuries. Yolanda’s team with members hailing from Sona College of Technology... Read more →

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Leadership Skills Development MOOC for OTs

May 4, 2022

The Leadership Skills Development MOOC for Occupational Therapists will support course participants to gain insights into their leadership potential, values and preferences.  This 5-week free course, instructed by Prof. Andrea Duncan, begins June 1. Get... Read more →

Profs. Nowrouzi-Kia and Reed in the News

March 31, 2022

spotlight on faculty research in the media this past week: Professor Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia and colleagues were  featured in CTV Toronto News on March 19 to discuss their  recently published article, “Factors associated with burnout among... Read more →

Two Tenure Track Opportunities in OS&OT

February 17, 2022

The Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto invites applications for two full-time tenure stream appointments. Community and Global Mental Health Applications are being... Read more →

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