Category: SOT News

PNWU Occupational Therapy Students and Faculty to Present Groundbreaking Research at National Conference

Two research projects from Pacific Northwest University’s (PNWU’s) School of Occupational Therapy (SOT) have been selected for presentation at the prestigious American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) annual conference in April, marking a significant achievement for the university and its commitment to community-driven healthcare. The research, conducted by PNWU OT students under the guidance of SOT…Continue Reading PNWU Occupational Therapy Students and Faculty to Present Groundbreaking Research at National Conference

Dr. Malcolm Cutchin Presents 20th Ellen M. Gee Memorial Lecture at Simon Fraser University

Dr. Malcolm Cutchin, Professor and Director of Research for PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy, was recently selected to present the 20th Ellen M. Gee Memorial Lecture in the Department of Gerontology at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC. His lecture, titled “Melioristic Gerontology: Using Pragmatism to Reframe the Study of Aging,” drew from his recent…Continue Reading Dr. Malcolm Cutchin Presents 20th Ellen M. Gee Memorial Lecture at Simon Fraser University

PNWU Hosts Inaugural Joint OT-PT Career Fair

Last month, PNWU’s Schools of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy celebrated a significant milestone by hosting their first-ever joint recruitment fair. Spearheaded by Dr. Jami Flick, the event attracted 40 agencies from across the Pacific Northwest, all eager to connect with aspiring OTs and DPTs. “This marks a momentous occasion for PNWU and reflects the…Continue Reading PNWU Hosts Inaugural Joint OT-PT Career Fair

Bring Your Mini Horse to School Day

School of Occupational Therapy hippotherapy program

Hippotherapy Health Promotion Program Don’t worry – there aren’t any hippos wandering around PNWU, but our School of Occupational Therapy (SOT) students brought something almost as memorable for a day on campus: ponies. The Hippotherapy Health Promotion Program was part of an assignment in Dr. Brandon Imamshah’s course that pushed students to design an occupational…Continue Reading Bring Your Mini Horse to School Day

Dr. Cutchin Publishes “Forward-Looking” Handbook on Aging and Place

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Dr. Malcolm Cutchin, professor and director of research in PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy, recently had his seventh edited volume, Handbook on Aging and Place, published by UK academic publisher Edward Elgar. Working with co-editor Graham Rowles, Cutchin and Rowles recruited lead authors for 20 chapters and then composed the other three chapters of the…Continue Reading Dr. Cutchin Publishes “Forward-Looking” Handbook on Aging and Place

PNWU Debuts in National Occupational Therapy Program Rankings

Group of students in PWNU School of Occupational Therapy

The Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program is a mere nine months old, having matriculated its first cohort in August 2023. Yet, the program is already climbing in the US News and World Report rankings for best occupational therapy programs and was placed in the top 35%…Continue Reading PNWU Debuts in National Occupational Therapy Program Rankings

PNWU Students Visit State Capitol to Advocate for Expansion of OT Services

Dr. Heather Fritz, Founding Director of PNWU’s School of Occupational Therapy, takes us inside the Washington Occupational Therapy Association’s 2024 “Hike the Hill” event. On Thursday, January 11, despite blizzard conditions, a sleepy but enthusiastic cohort of PNWU OT students made an epic trip to the Washington State Capitol for the Washington Occupational Therapy Association’s…Continue Reading PNWU Students Visit State Capitol to Advocate for Expansion of OT Services

MSOT Faculty Lead the Way in Externally Funded Research

When students make the decision to pursue a career in occupational therapy, they may not have research at the top of their minds. However, research is essential to understanding best practices, and MSOT faculty are leading the way in research and scholarly activity at PNWU. Drs. Fritz and Cutchin are collectively primary investigators or co-investigators…Continue Reading MSOT Faculty Lead the Way in Externally Funded Research

Service to Our Community

Vision problems can negatively impact an individual’s ability to do what brings meaning to their life and can lead to depression, social isolation, and increased risk for falls. These problems, in turn, can make living in the community safely and independently a challenge and can result in significant financial burdens. In Yakima County, there are…Continue Reading Service to Our Community