Misericordia Occupational Therapy Department

Two years ago today, we lost one of our own. Jeremy was meant to be an OT and make a profound impact on this world, and we at MUOT were so blessed he chose us. So though we all still hurt tremendously from losing Jeremy far too soon, we wanted to share a story of just how he and his legacy continues to live on here at MUOT Anna Fostik, a current MUOT 5th year, worked with Jeremy in the library here on campus. She had an instant connection with Jeremy as almost everyone who ...Continue reading

At the University level Kristen Viggiano, an MUOT Senior, won the MU Alumni Outstanding Graduate Award! This award recognizes a graduating student who exemplifies the Misericordia spirit of Mercy, Service, Justice, and Hospitality. Way to go Kristen! We are so proud of you! #MUOTproud

The excellence in FW Award is presented to an Occupational Therapy Student who consistently demonstrates above average performance in FW; displays outstanding interpersonal skills and contributes to the fieldwork site by applying and integrating classroom learning. The excellence in FW Award is presented to: Peyton Porch & Carmelina Tringali From Kathy Hughes Butcher, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator: When I contacted both Peyton & Carmelina last year in the middle of the pan...demic to discuss their first level II fieldwork placements, I was not sure what their reaction was going to beI was offering them an opportunity to work with a very challenging population in a partial inpatient program for children and adolescents with severe psychological and behavioral challenges at a site that didn’t offer OT services. Peyton & Carm whole-heartedly embraced this opportunity from the start, ran with it, and never looked back. Within the first week of fieldwork, they educated everyone they could get to listen about OT and why it was so needed at this site. More importantly, they also took every opportunity to show everyone why OT was so valuable. These ladies surveyed the site and claimed their space for the OT room. They created a treatment environment that met the various needs of their student/clients. They consulted with the teachers, staff, and administration. They became strong advocates for the needs of their student/clients. Both their OT fieldwork educator and site supervisor were struck by Peyton’s & Carmelina’s compassion for their students & the staff as well as their strong self-initiative and passion for their work. Peyton & Carmelina had an exceedingly positive and enduring impact on everyone who was part of their fieldwork experience. They are both well-deserving of this award. Congratulations ladies! #MUOTproud

MUOT Alumni we need your help!!! We are in need of fieldwork placements as soon as July! MU offers a great clinical associate benefit that you can apply to any course. Our students can bring so much to your practice!! Please pm or email Kathy at [email protected] The areas that are really needed are: Philly/West Chester/Cherry Hill, NJ Area, NOLA, and Fort Lauderdale FL. Also, Williamsport/Montoursville, Binghamton/Owego NY Thank so much for helping our future generation of OTs!! #MUOTproud #bestalums

The Occupational Therapy Curricular Award is presented to a graduate Occupational Therapy student who has demonstrated exemplary academic performance and leadership potential in the profession. This year, this award is presented to Gianna Bach Gianna is graduating with the highest GPA in her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy cohort. She graduated last year suma cum laude with a major in health science with a concentration in occupational therapy and a minor in ...geriatrics and psychology with a 3.96 GPA. She is graduating this year with her masters degree in OT with a GPA of 4.0. She attained Dean’s list in all semesters while at MU From the start of her matriculation at MU, Gianna has always been a leader in the classroom while simultaneously being president of the OT honor society of Pi Theta Epsilon, a member of the student organization MSOTA, resident assistant, eucharistic minister leader and search leader through campus ministry. She was instrumental to the department where she served as an OT camp counselor and was able to influence many high school students to enter the field of OT. She served as a teaching assistant over her time at MU by helping many OT faculty in lab activities and shared her love for academics as a peer tutor. Congratulations Gianna!! #MUOTproud #MUOTgrads

Congratulation to the MUOT Juniors Confounds "Hunger Frames Debate" Winners! Maura Lundy and Maddie Carlo claimed victory by convincing the jury that Cognitive Behavioral was the best approach to address our client with mental health difficulties. Juliana Fanelli, Alyssa Volpe and Katlyn Rincavage convinced us that Sensory Integration was more beneficial than Social Participation to address the needs of our pediatric client. And in a tie-breaking showdown, Taylor Maas, Kaitly...n Brown and Maddy Hunt, representing Motor Skill Acquisition prevailed over both Biomechanical and NDT, despite an academy award winning performance by Matt Charney as recovering CVA patient "Jack". Congratulations to ALL! May the odds be ever in your favor....

The MUOT Juniors took a much needed break from studying to celebrate health care professionals week with a rap about OT now get back to studying for Finals!!! One more week! #MUOTproud https://youtu.be/vj1QhYxNUPs

We are always proud of our MUOT veterans, as well as all of our veterans who have served our country

Yes it's true, MUOT is on Tik Tok Follow us on Tik Tok @MisericordiaOT for some fun and some laughs...you never know what we will do next! #MUOTchangingwiththetimes #MUOTproud #wehavethebeststudents https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJHKq4ss/