Faculty Conference Appearances

Look for Division of Occupational Therapy faculty and alumni from our Post-Professional OTD program at these conferences.

Only Ƶ Division of Occupational Therapy faculty, staff, students, and alumni are listed.

29th ENOTHE Annual Conference (Toulouse, France)

Oct. 22-24, 2026

Cristina Dumitrescu
“Integrating Metacognition, Wellness, and Mindset in Occupational Therapy Education”

ACRM American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine

Oct. 12-16, 2026

Bernard Muriithi
“A feasibility study examining the effects of the Activeheal Cancer Program on occupational resilience, quality of life, and well-being for breast and prostate cancer survivors”

AOTA Inspire 2026 Annual Conference and Expo (Anaheim, California)

April 23-25, 2026

Division faculty

Cristina Dumitrescu
“Predictors of Student Success Across Levels of OT Education: Integrating Coaching, Wellness, and Pedagogical Strategies”

Jacie Schneider
“Going Viral for OT: Harnessing Social Media to Attract the Next Generation of OTs”

Bonnie Fischer-Camara (contributing author)
“Workshop 106: Building Your Career: Create an Individualized Plan to Establish, Change, or Advance Your Practice”

PP-OTD program alumna 

Liz Young
(contributing author Alyson Pasquale)
“The Interoception Connection: Development and Implementation of a Body-Based Mindfulness Course for Caregivers and Educators”

19th World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress

Feb. 9-12, 2026

Bonnie Fischer-Camara and Tracy Schober

"The Inspiring and Innovative Role of OT practitioners (OTPs) in an Extension for Ƶ Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) Autism Hub"

Bernard Muriithi
“The Enduring Legacy of Nuclear Tests: Barriers to managing type 2 diabetes among Marshallese Pacific Islanders in the United States”

American Occupational Therapy Association Specialty Conference: Children and Youth

Dec. 12-13, 2025

PP-OTD program alumni

Katherine Lynch
Dec. 12, 9:15-10:30 a.m.
"Putting the Fun in Executive Functioning: Measuring the Efficacy of an After-School Play-Based Skill Development Program in Elementary-Aged Students"

Liz Young
Dec. 13, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
"The Interoception Connection: Development and Implementation of a Body-Based Mindfulness Course for Caregivers and Educators"

New York State Occupational Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference

Oct. 25-26, 2025

Division faculty

Bonnie Fischer-Camara
10/24/25, 1:30–2:45 p.m.
"Continuing Competency Demystified: Practical Tools for Managing NY State Licensure and NBCOT Recertification Requirements"

Jacie Schneider
10/25/25, 9-10:15 a.m.
"Putting the Fun in Executive Functioning: Measuring the Efficacy of an After-School Play-Based Skill Development Program in Elementary-Aged Students"

Christine Mulligan, Marybeth Hoefs and Bonnie Fischer-Camara
10/26/25, 1-2 p.m.
"The Influence of Music on Occupational Therapy Students During Practical Examinations"

PP-OTD program alumni

Liz Young
10/26/25, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
"The Interoception Connection: Development and Implementation of a Body-Based Mindfulness Course for Caregivers and Educators"

Leahanna Rook
(co-author, Bonnie Fischer-Camara)
10/26/25, 1-2 p.m.
"Reimagining Continuing Professional Development (CPD): A Toolkit for Occupational Therapy Practitioners (OTPs) in NYS"

Katherine Lynch
10/26/25, 1-2 p.m.
"Putting the Fun in Executive Functioning: Measuring the Efficacy of an After-School Play-Based Skill Development Program in Elementary-Aged Students"