Demystifying Research: Dialogue on training, careers, and all things research

Designing Your Own Path: Healthcare Careers That Break the Mold

Dr. Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP and Sarah Lyon, MS, OTR/L join us to discuss projects outside of occupational therapy including topics such as learning experiences, transitions, starting a business, building relevant skills within entrepreneurship, facing risk and failures, business mentors, and the importance of talking about goals with our hosts Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA.

Equity & Implementation

Cory D. Bradley, PhD, MSW, MPH joins us to discuss the definition of equity and implementation; advancing equity through generation of knowledge; democratization; how racism negatively impacts knowledge generation; inclusion and exclusion of participants; language censorship; how to engage in systems as a professional; and more alongside our hosts Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA.

A Day in the life of a PhD Student

Dr. Audrey Keleman, Ph.D., joins us to share her insights on the life of a PhD student, discussing the challenges and rewards of pursuing advanced education in rehabilitation and participation science. She reflects on her journey from being an occupational therapist to a postdoc, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, self-care, and community support throughout the PhD experience. Dr. Keleman also highlights strategies for managing stress, setting deadlines, and finding the right fit in academic programs, all while navigating the complexities of research and personal growth alongside hosts Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA.

Science With Kindness: Balancing Excellence & Mentorship

Deanna M. Barch, Ph.D. joins us to discuss why kindness matters in science, the value of kindness when participating in interprofessional collaboration with other medical professionals, balancing leadership and mentorship, and sharing practical strategies for being thoughtful and responsive with our hosts Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA.

Creating a Safe & Supportive Graduate Experience

Dr. Rachel Proffitt Wolpert OTD, OTR/L, joins us to discuss barriers in graduate school and other relevant topics such as sustaining a healthy system with school, reporting sexual harassment, mentor relationships, fostering safe spaces for students, finding the right person, and understanding institutional responses and culture with our hosts Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA.