UNM Occupational Therapy Graduate Program

09/02/2026

New Mexico’s ranking in higher education rose two spots to 18th in the nation for higher education. That’s according to U.S. News & World Report.

09/02/2026

Are you, or do you know a UNM OTGP Alum who should be in the spotlight? Send nominations to Dr. Mary Thelander at [email protected]

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Introducing COTAD’s Directory of Capstones in Occupational Therapy (DCOT)! 📣

DCOT will house a collection of OT capstones projects to help address growing concerns around topic repetition, over-surveying of marginalized populations, and superficial exploration of complex issues. it can also be a resources for inspiration and examples of meaningful capstone projects.

A special and big thank you to two anonymous donors whose generous support made this directory possible!

There will likely be some learning and modification as we launch this so be patients with our volunteers running the directory! Check out more at the link in our bio or the QR code here!

08/27/2026

🚨 New Resource Alert!
When an injury happens on the farm or ranch, having the right supplies on hand matters. 🚜

AgriSafe’s new First Aid Kit Checklist for Farmers and Ranchers is a practical, two-page resource that outlines recommended supplies for a well-stocked first aid kit.

Whether you’re putting together a new kit or checking an existing one, use this checklist to make sure you’re prepared when an injury occurs.
✅ Check your kit.
🩹 Restock missing supplies.
🚑 Be ready when it matters.

Download the checklist here:
http://agrisafe.org/resource/first-aid-kit-checklist/

08/26/2026

Check out UNM OT Alum Brenna Western's account inflate.calm.ot on Facebook and Instagram!

08/26/2026

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1639475737753608

08/23/2026

08/20/2026

So close you can feel it!
We hope to see you TOMORROW with festivities kicking off at 5:30pm at SHERATON UPTOWN (2600 Louisiana Blvd NE 87110) for the NMOTA annual legislative soiree!
Still time to register here:
https://nmota.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=5&ts=1773334342&fbclid=IwY2xjawTtv35wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMU00dVE2WWlLU3FXMVdTR2NzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeIgsJifzyUR-1Wwqw-XvKeJwQj01b7saEeLSFONUWjK-2XTaeXB7crdOcYVM_aem_ZRzr4srY36D-KKoy28fW_Q

08/20/2026

We are thrilled to announce the Keynote Speaker for 2026 NMOTA Conference August 21-22:

Roger O. Smith, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, RESNA Fellow

Keynote Title: What's Hot in Technology for Occupational Therapy: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Dr. Smth is Professor Emeritus, Programs in Occupational Therapy, Science & Technology; Director, Rehabilitation Research & Design for Disability (R2D2) Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Eleanor Clarke Slagle Distinguished Lecture at the 100th Centennial of Occupational Therapy Conference