Make use of the rare opportunity to hear a highly underrepresented voice in Occupational Therapy, learn about his very unexpected path into his career, and brainstorm strategies that all of us, whether in healthcare or not, can utilize to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented OTs.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize and understand the importance of listening to the diverse voices of an underrepresented healthcare field, such as occupational therapy.
Analyze and brainstorm the various barriers to recruitment and retention of underrepresented OTs.
Examine how the lessons learned from OT can be utilized to foster diversity and inclusion in all healthcare fields and enhance opportunities for underrepresented groups in all professions.

Credits:

Guest: Daniel Alison, ODT Host/Co-Executive Producer: Dr. Maggie Kozman Executive Producer: Dr. Tammy Lin Co-Executive Producer: Dr. Pooja Jaeel Senior Producer: Dr. Dirk Gaines Managing Producer: Joanna Jain Production Assistants: Clara Baek, Ann Truong, Sanika Walimbe Website/Art Design: Ann Truong Music: Chris Dingman https://www.chrisdingman.com

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