(1) Interdisciplinary Seminar in Rehabilitation Sciences – Tuesday, February 4 (Students)
(2) Community-Based Rehabilitation in Jordan – Call for Applications (Students)
(3) Commencement Student Speaker Application (Institute Wide)
(4) Staff Development Day – Registration Reminder (Staff)
(5) January 31 Opportunity Drawing (Faculty & Staff)
(1) Interdisciplinary Seminar in Rehabilitation Sciences – Tuesday, February 4 (Students)
From Michelle Garcia DeOcampo, PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences program
Students of the PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences program will present on Tuesday, February 4 at 4:00 p.m. in Shouse 315:
• Kelly Spellman, MS, will present “Linking FIM Scores and SCI-fi/AT Scores: Looking Backward and Moving Forward.”
• Danielle Kline, PT, DPT, NCS, will present “Characteristics Associated with Distinct Trajectories of Arm Motor Impairment Recovery After Ischemic Stroke.”
(2) Community-Based Rehabilitation in Jordan – Call for Applications (Students)
From Dr. Rawan AlHeresh, Department of Occupational Therapy
Community-Based Rehabilitation (OH-784) is a three-credit hybrid course open to all students in the IHP community. This course includes online modules on rehabilitation service delivery in low- and middle-income countries using the World Health Organization guidelines, followed by a three-week immersion experience in refugee camps in Amman, Jordan. The trip dates (approximate) are from August 15 to August 30, 2020. If you are interested, please submit your CV and a one-page letter of interest of how this experience will influence your professional growth to Dr. Rawan AlHeresh no later than Friday, February 14. If you have any questions, please feel free to
email Dr. AlHeresh or call her at (617) 643-0605.
(3) Commencement Student Speaker Application (Institute Wide)
From Ronan Campbell, Office of Student and Alumni Services
Applications are due by Monday, February 10 for student speaker at the MGH Institute’s 2020 Commencement ceremony. One graduating student will be selected to deliver a short speech on behalf of all 2020 graduates.
View more information and apply.
(4) Staff Development Day – Registration Reminder (Staff)
From Jennifer Burke, Director/HR Business Partners, Staff Development Day Chair
IHP Staff Development Day will be held on Monday, March 9, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at Assembly Row, West Campus, ground floor conference rooms A, B, and C. Registration closes on Friday, February 7. All staff are encouraged to participate.
(5) January 31 Opportunity Drawing (Faculty & Staff)
From Liz Pipes, Office of the President and Valerie Grande, Office of Information Technology
Regina Doherty won a one-month membership to Healthworks. All proceeds from the drawing, which occurs each workday throughout January, will go toward supporting the Center for Youth Wellness at Harvard-Kent Elementary School.
