OT Fellowships: Uncorking 3 Therapists' Experiences

In this episode you’ll hear from 3 different OTs who have completed the AOTA Fellowship Program at 3 different sites in 3 unique practice areas. We’ll cover:
- What is an AOTA fellowship?
- What are the advantages of being a fellow?
- How is the AOTA Fellowship different than a “normal” OT job or fieldwork?
- What does the day to day life of an OT fellow look like?
- Reflections on personal and professional growth after a fellowship

Show Notes

Guest 1:
- Marissa-Li Garrett, MOT, OTR/L
- Contact: [e-mail]
- Marissa completed her fellowship experience at Cincinnati Children's

Guest 2:
- Samantha Green MSOT, OTR/L, BCPR-pending
- Contact: [e-mail] 
- Samantha completed her fellowship experience at Duke University

Topics We Uncorked:

• AOTA Fellowship programs: 
  - What is an AOTA fellowship? 
  - What are the advantages of being a fellow?
  - How is the AOTA Fellowship different than a “normal” OT job or fieldwork?
  - What does the day to day life of an OT fellow look like?
  - Reflections on personal and professional growth after a fellowship
• AOTA Fellowship Program details https://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Advance-Career/fellowship-program.aspx 
• AOTA directory of fellowship sites https://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Advance-Career/fellowship-program/directory.aspx   

Wine We Uncorked:

• The Candidate 2017 
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • South Australia
  • My take: bold, spicy flavor. Would pair well with red meat or seasoned mushrooms
• Rhinegeist Little Bubs Rose Ale 
  • Marissa's choice
  • Her take: drink it as is or mix with some orange juice for a fun take on a mimosa
• Muscadine Wine 
  • Samantha's choice
  • Her take: a go-to favorite 

Book Recommendations:

• Good Kings Bad Kings: A Novel by Susan Nussbaum
• The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz
• Occupational Therapy in Acute Care
• When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi 
• Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan 
• My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor

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What is OT Uncorked?

OT Uncorked is a podcast for wine-loving OTs, pairing wine and hot topics in occupational therapy. Hosted by Miranda Rennie and featuring guests from the profession, OT Uncorked was created to learn from people doing ordinary and extraordinary work across OT settings and share resources with other practitioners. Miranda is an OT who is passionate about providing holistic care for people with neurologic conditions. She is a small-town East Coaster living in Los Angeles, CA. Miranda hopes you will join her in uncorking hot topics and wine, discovering what’s new and relevant in the profession!