RHSC Internal Scholarship Competition Now Open! UBC Rehabilitation Sciences students are invited to apply for 3 Alumni Scholarships and 2 Arthritis Society Scholarships. Deadline: October 17 at 12pm. Eligibility criteria & application instructions under each award rehab.med.ubc.ca/awards-and-f...

Important study in light of recent news on MLMs as therapists: "While AIH could complement less-complex services [in mental health], it could not replace the therapeutic value of human interaction" @skyebarbic.bsky.social jopm.jmir.org/2025/1/e69449/

Excited to share a new paper by Principal Investigator Dr. William Miller and research assistant Adit Dhariwal. It explores the growing challenge of fraudulent participation in research, with recommendations on prevention and detection. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #research #academicsky

@advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist Dr. Skye Barbic has received a 4-year CIHR Project Grant for a study of integrated #youthservices, with the goal to build on the collection and implementation of data at Foundry, a network of centres providing youth services in BC. buff.ly/jZQLO1c #research

The Peer-HELP study is actively recruiting participants to help improve peer support and social connection in patients with lower limb loss. Take part in a 30–60 minute interview to share your experiences adjusting to life with limb loss and accessing peer support resources.

Associate Professor Dr. Brodie Sakakibara is the Principal Investigator on a newly funded CIHR Project Grant, which will support a study of self-management for stroke after discharge from the hospital led by @ubcrhsc.bsky.social postdoctoral fellow Dr. Elise Wiley osot.ubc.ca/2025/07/30/e... #OT365

Associate Professor Dr. Brodie Sakakibara, @agingsmart.bsky.social colleagues Drs. Janice Eng and Jennifer Yao, et al.'s publication in @thelancetneuro.bsky.social demonstrated that their Walk ‘n Watch protocol could lead to improved mobility after stroke www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #OT365

OSOT Associate Professor & @advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist @skyebarbic.bsky.social, colleagues from @foundrybc.bsky.social & @mathisoncentre.bsky.social, and MOT students Kaylie Schols-Flett & Bridgette Ferrara explore youth peer support workers in IYS link.springer.com/article/10.1... #OT365

An exciting new publication from the CanStroke team looking at safety and effectiveness of the Walk ‘n Watch exercise protocol - implemented across Canada at 12 study sites recruiting over 300 participants! 🧠🚶 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

ICYMI: Professor Emerita Dr. Catherine Backman's discussion with Cheryl Koehn, the Founder and President of @acejointhealth.bsky.social, covers the importance of finding the right splints and assisted devices for managing arthritis arthritisathome.jointhealth.org?p=6389 #ArthritisAtHome #OT365

New paper out today. The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative. link.springer.com/article/10.1... @UBCOSOT @Foundrybc @HealthCanada3 #occupation #peersupport

JointHealth™ express - #ArthritisAtHome 282 – Finding the right splints & assisted devices for your arthritis. Watch now: arthritisathome.jointhealth.org?p=6389 #CRArthritis #OT @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social @arthritispower.bsky.social @ucalgary.bsky.social @ucalgarymed.bsky.social

Associate Professor Dr. Skye Barbic and a team of multidisciplinary researchers have been awarded a 4-year, $1.73M CIHR Project Grant for data analysis and implementation research with @foundrybc.bsky.social, which provides evidence-informed services for young people. 👏 Read more > bit.ly/3GIKO93

Professor Dr. Tal Jarus and Lisa Gardin, the General Manager of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, have received a grant from UBC's Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund to comprehensively assess and enhance the festival's accessibility communityengagement.ubc.ca/news/meet-th... #OT365

Three @ubcrhsc.bsky.social students supervised by OSOT faculty have won CGS-D Awards! Avneet's, Janna's, and @astouthiambc.bsky.social's research covers youth mental health, peer support for brain injury, and West-Central African migration to Metro Vancouver rehab.med.ubc.ca/2025/07/18/2... #OT365

It was wonderful to engage in riveting discussions, international innovation, and explore the beautiful city of Stockholm with friends, colleagues, and MATTERS Lab alumni!

We had a great experience attending the ISPO 20th World Congress in Sweden. A global celebration where Adit and Brittany had the privilege of presenting, and a special congratulations to Adit for winning the Best Paper and Poster in the sustainability category! #ISPO2025

Are you an OT coming to Canada to work? Our Program for Internationally-Educated OTs (PIE-OT) is a fully-online, structured course designed to familiarize you with everything required to prepare you for the transition to become an OT in Canada. Apply now to start in Sept 🎉 > bit.ly/4eTFhJg #OT365

Two of our labs are hiring! Please share these opportunities 1/ The CEDAR Lab is looking for a research coordinator to facilitate daily operations, data collection, and research protocols, including progress of research projects. ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcsta...

Have you or anyone you know ever wondered how human occupations shape our lives, communities, and health? Our undergraduate course, OSOT 301: Introduction to Human Occupation, is now open for registration for Winter Term 1 (September-December)! osot.ubc.ca/2025/06/24/o... #OT365 @migration.ubc.ca

As part of World Brain Day 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Julia Henderson will present "Countering Ageism, Cultivating Creativity, and Promoting Citizenship and Well-being through the Arts" to @bcbrainwellness.bsky.social at 12:00 pm on July 23 www.bcbrainwellness.ca/events/world... #OT365

Are you an OT with 3+ years of clinical experience? Join our team as a part-time, online Program Facilitator for the Program for Internationally-Educated Occupational Therapists (PIE-OT) and support internationally-educated OTs entering the Canadian workforce. Job description >> bit.ly/4kj6WnV

@ubcrhsc.bsky.social student Avneet Dhillon, OSOT faculty Dr. Suzanne Huot & @skyebarbic.bsky.social, and colleagues from @foundrybc.bsky.social & @sfu-fhs.bsky.social examine the use of integrated youth services by demographic in BC in Can. J. Psychiatry: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #OT365

To mark its ten-year anniversary, St. Paul's Foundation wrote a story on @foundrybc.bsky.social's impact, history, and aims featuring OSOT Associate Professor & @advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist @skyebarbic.bsky.social's comments on co-design & measurement helpstpauls.com/promise/2025... #OT365

We are proud to announce that Dr. Julia Schmidt has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. Congratulations, Dr. Schmidt! osot.ubc.ca/2025/07/02/j... #OT365

Associate Professor @skyebarbic.bsky.social, @foundrybc.bsky.social Co-Executive Director Dr. Steve Mathias, @camhnews.bsky.social's Dr. Jo Henderson, @marcozenone.bsky.social, et al. examine videos on mental health on TikTok journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #OT365 @advancinghealth.bsky.social

A new article by OSOT Associate Professor @skyebarbic.bsky.social and colleagues from @foundrybc.bsky.social and @ubcokanagan.bsky.social's School of Social Work explores the experiences of youth engaged as partners in research in the Digital Divide study journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #OT365

A new publication by OSOT Department Head @ben-vanmortenson.bsky.social and colleagues from @agingsmart.bsky.social and @ubcpt.bsky.social found that a program of seated exercise could improve the balance and mobility of people living with chronic stroke www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #OT365

On Sunday, Department Head Dr. Ben Mortenson ran his 9th Vancouver Half Marathon to raise funds for @spinalcordinjurybc.bsky.social. This year he raised over $2,000 and completed the run in under two hours 👏 Shout out to World Record holder Kyle Gieni (pictured)🏅

Register now for our 🌟2025 Capstone Conference🌟 Tues July 29, 8am-4:30pm The class of 2025 present highlights from their year-long research projects, joined by esteemed guest speakers. Free & open to the public. 👉 Register at bit.ly/osotcapstone2025 #ot365 #otstudent #occupationaltherapy #ubc

Brittany Pousett, an @ubcrhsc.bsky.social and OSOT PhD student in @matterslab.bsky.social, recently spoke with Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics editor-in-chief Dr. Steve Gard about prosthetic care, outcome measurement, and more! aaop.podbean.com/e/the-relati... #OT365 @agingsmart.bsky.social

Happy to share that one of our PhD students, Brittany Pousett, was featured on the O&P Research Insights Podcast, where she discussed her research on prosthetic socket comfort, pain, and mobility in individuals with lower limb amputation! Check it out here: aaop.podbean.com/e/the-relati...

Last month, Associate Professor Dr. Brodie Sakakibara was named @ubcokanagan.bsky.social's Health Researcher of the Year. Learn about the goals of his research, the power of telerehabilitation, and the importance of empowering people to manage their own conditions: osot.ubc.ca/2025/06/16/s... #OT365

OSOT Professor and @agingsmart.bsky.social PI Dr. Bill Miller's studies of the Smart Mirror, the SMART Program, Recreational Adaptive Devices, and 3D-printed prosthetics were featured in @vchhealthcare.bsky.social's story on @matterslab.bsky.social's research www.vchri.ca/stories/2025... #OT365

Excited to share this feature by the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute on the incredible work happening at the MATTERS Lab! Learn more about how we are breaking barriers using assistive technology here: www.vchri.ca/stories/2025... @vchhealthcare.bsky.social #research

Last week's MOT2 classes included "Occupational Therapy Practice on a Changing Planet: Climate Change, Planetary, Ecological and Human Health and the role of Occupational Therapy", taught by Clinical Assistant Professor and OT Climate Action Network co-founder Giovanna Boniface ot4climate.com #OT365

OSOT faculty and @agingsmart.bsky.social PIs @ben-vanmortenson.bsky.social and Dr. Julia Schmidt, @ubcrhsc.bsky.social student Rinni Mamman, and Dr. Jennifer Fleming's article on post-traumatic growth following traumatic brain injury is now in print! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #OT365

A new article by OSOT Department Head @ben-vanmortenson.bsky.social, colleagues from @vchhealthcare.bsky.social, and others finds that young survivors of stroke "experience unique challenges and lack appropriate services and resources". Free preprints here: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/BVYYJ... #OT365

#TraineeSpotlight: @UBC @UBCOSOT trainee @ksnoguchi is exploring strength training in people living with stroke, as well as strategies to increase physical activity participation in people with disabilities. Start following Kenny's research journey here: ow.ly/e3lv50VXwQ3

OSOT Assistant Professor Dr. Stephanie Glegg took a recent trip to Prince Rupert to meet with her partners and plan the adaptation of KidsAction, a program that helps children with disabilities engage in physical activity, to the needs of local communities osot.ubc.ca/2025/06/03/b... #OT365

In just one week, @ubcmedicine.bsky.social's REDI will hold their Fourth Annual Symposium, Building a More Welcoming Movement Toward a Just Culture. OSOT Associate Professor of Teaching Katie Lee Bunting will present her research and co-lead a panel discussion redi.med.ubc.ca/building-a-m... #OT365

Shoutout to our lab's @ksnoguchi.bsky.social !

An important part of our strategic plan is our commitment to supporting Truth and Reconciliation. Last month, we took an important step toward this goal when we held the OSOT UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan Self-Assessment and Action Planning Retreat osot.ubc.ca/2025/05/29/i... #OT365

Randomly ended up being Denim day at @foundrybc.bsky.social Research!

OSOT postdoctoral fellow @ksnoguchi.bsky.social was recently featured in a profile by @clsa-elcv.bsky.social, which covers his academic journey, the ins and outs of latent class analysis, and the benefits of access to CLSA's data www.clsa-elcv.ca/trainee-spot... #OT365 @kmartinginis.bsky.social

Want to learn how our fieldwork team secures placements for our MOT students? Go behind the scenes with them as they build connections with clinicians at Building Bridges and hold the first in-person preceptor education workshop post-COVID osot.ubc.ca/2025/05/27/b... #OT365

OSOT faculty @ben-vanmortenson.bsky.social & Dr. Jill Zwicker, clinical faculty Dr. Debbie Field, et al. have published on the accessibility of childcare services for young children with disabilities onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... #OT365 @bcchresearch.bsky.social @agingsmart.bsky.social

📢 Applications are now open for the 2025–26 Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies! Enhance your UBC degree with a specialization in migration and mobilities studies. 🗓️ Application deadline: June 23, 2025 Learn more & apply: migration.ubc.ca/graduate-stu...

A great day attending the INCREASE BC conference and supporting our PhD students, Raneem and Brittany, with their respective poster and presentation. Congratulations to Brittany for her 2nd-place award in the 3-Minute Thesis competition!

Earlier this week, four @ubcrhsc.bsky.social students supervised by OSOT faculty officially graduated from UBC: Anne-Cécile Delaisse, PhD Xiaoxu Ding, PhD Keyara Brody, MSc Olatioluwase Olatona, MSc Congratulations, everybody! #OT365 @ubcmedicine.bsky.social