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09/22/2026

As we start a new academic year, we wanted to reach out to our practice community with a word of thanks, and a message to potential preceptors. Your ongoing contributions are crucial to the success of our learners, and to the continued growth of the profession!

Preceptorship provides a mutually beneficial opportunity to support the training of future occupational therapists. Students can bring a fresh lens, and a wealth of new knowledge to your team. This opportunity to apply their knowledge in a clinical setting contributes to the development of the required occupational therapy competencies. As a result of your wisdom and guidance, our learners expand their skills and grow as professionals.

On this note, we are recruiting preceptors for our upcoming fieldwork blocks, as per the following schedule:

OCCU 6019 (Formerly OCCU 6111)
January 4, 2027 to March 1, 2027
· Starts on first Monday after New Year’s
· Excludes: New Year’s Day (Jan 1), Family Day (Feb 15)
· (12 weeks before the start date is October 12, 2026)
OCCU 6029 (Formerly OCCU 6222)
March 4, 2027 to April 30, 2027
· Excludes: Good Friday (Mar 26, 2027), Easter Monday (Mar 29, 2027)
· (12 weeks before the start date is December 10, 2026.)
OCCU 5029 (Formerly OCCU 5222)
May 4, 2027 to June 29, 2027
· Excludes: Victoria Day (May 24, 2027)
· (12 weeks before the start date is February 9, 2027)
If you are interested in supervising an OT student during one of the above blocks, please be in touch - our learners would be thrilled to receive a placement under your supervision. We are also open to shared supervision – i.e. you and a colleague collaborate to supervise one student.
We are preferentially recruiting for OCCU 6019 placements (January 4, 2027 to March 1, 2027), as this block occurs first. If you are able to take a student during any of the above blocks, it would be best to offer for the 6019 block. Of course, if you are only able to offer during 6029 or 5029, we would be more than happy to hear from you!

To contact the Fieldwork Team and make a placement offer please click the appropriate link in bio.

07/29/2026

🌟 Call for Nominations: Kelly Bang Memorial Lectureship – Fall 2026 🌟

Do you know someone whose work is making a meaningful difference in the lives of women and/or marginalized adults living in their communities?

The Dalhousie’s School of Occupational Therapy Research Committee invites you to nominate an individual or community group for the Fall 2026 Kelly Bang Memorial Lectureship.

Created in memory of Kelly Bang, this lectureship recognizes those whose advocacy, teaching, practice, and/or research create opportunities, foster inclusion, and support people to thrive in their communities.

Whether they’re part of the occupational therapy profession or making an impact in another field, we want to hear about the inspiring people and groups whose work deserves to be celebrated.

✨ Help us recognize changemakers.
🗓️ Nomination deadline: August 15, 2026
🔗 Learn more and submit your nomination using the link. https://shorturl.at/wqvH2

Questions? We’d be happy to help!

CAOT Professional Development Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Occupational Therapists PEIOTSociety Dal Health International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (ISWP)

06/25/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Shanon Phelan on receiving the Faculty of Health Senior Research Excellence Award at Dalhousie University!

This award recognizes faculty members for outstanding research innovation, impact, and research excellence in health-related fields.

Dr. Phelan’s research in childhood disability advances equity, inclusion, and belonging for disabled children, youth, and families. Through community-engaged and participatory approaches, she examines how ableism shapes experiences of inclusion and works alongside communities to foster meaningful change.

Through the SHIFT Collective, Dr. Phelan collaborates with families, practitioners, community partners, and young people to promote more inclusive policies, practices, and everyday experiences.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of her impactful scholarship and leadership. 👏

06/23/2026

The next School of OT Fieldwork Update should be in your email box!! Along with the latest fieldwork numbers, it includes School responses to preceptor feedback, future outlook and a great story about the recently announced 2025 CAOT Fieldwork Educator Award of Excellence recipient, Vivian Doody! Click the link https://mailchi.mp/6b7bb7f2ce73/dalhousies-school-of-occupational-therapy?e=0f6b7823ac to see how we are working together to support each other, our communities and our profession. (DM us if you’d like to be added to our Fieldwork Update communication list.) Dal Health CAOT-ACE Dalhousie Occupational Therapy Student Society New Brunswick Physiotherapy Association PEIOTSociety Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Occupational Therapists

06/22/2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks for your ongoing support of our MSc(OT) students. Your commitment to student learning and professional development is invaluable, and we are grateful for the time, expertise, and mentorship you provide.

In recognition of your contributions, the Dalhousie Faculty of Health in partnership with the IWK, is hosting an Online Preceptor Recognition Reception on June 29 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. We would be delighted if you could join us as we celebrate and acknowledge the important role preceptors play in educating the next generation of health professionals.
RSVP today: https://tinyurl.com/4y2dex3m

06/04/2026

💙 To Our Occupational Therapy Preceptors,

Every placement, every conversation, every moment of encouragement you provide helps shape the future of our profession.

We invite you to join us for a Faculty of Health Preceptor Recognition Reception as we come together to celebrate and thank you for the time, expertise, and care you share with our students.

Enjoy a time of connection, reflection, and appreciation, featuring:
✨ Remarks from special guest speakers
✨ Student insights into the importance of preceptor relationships in teaching and learning
✨ Refreshments and opportunities to connect with fellow preceptors, faculty, and students

The support you provide extends far beyond student learning. You inspire confidence, foster growth, and help students discover the kind of occupational therapists they hope to become.

We hope you’ll join us as we recognize and celebrate the important role you play in our community.

📅 June 8, 2026
📍 Room 170, Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB), 5793 University Ave. Halifax
⏰ 4:30 – 6pm

Thank you for all that you do. We look forward to celebrating with you. Registration link https://l1nq.com/nruzzqx

05/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce Emma Toole to the School Mentorship Team, filling the role of Disability-Informed / Lived Experience Mentor. Emma is a 2024 Dal MScOT graduate and has been working as a community and school Occupational Therapist with Nova Scotia Health. Her training includes placements across a range of settings, including inpatient care, hand therapy, pediatrics, and community practice, which helped shape a broad and adaptable approach to OT.

In a mentorship role, Emma aims to foster an open environment to help think through challenges, strengthen clinical reasoning, and support growing confidence. Emma is excited to assist students in advocating for themselves and supporting them as they navigate their paths toward their professional goals.

If you are a current School of OT student interested in connecting with Emma, you can find her contact information on the School Brightspace announcement board page. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, learn more about our mentorship program opportunities here: https://tinyurl.com/368yph29
Dal Health Nova Scotia Society of Occupational Therapists (NSSOT)

04/10/2026

The perfect summer term elective or professional development course!! Examine, discuss and understand sanctioned and unsanctioned occupations within the context of individual, community, cultural and societal influences. This course will be offered online, including both synchronous and asynchronous requirements. Consider OCCU 4500/OCCU 5500 To Do or Not to Do: Social Sanctioning of Occupations, MAY 11– JUNE 26, 2026. Act quickly, registration deadline ends April 17! https://shorturl.at/s15ep

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