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Occupational Science PhD Student Nikhil Tomar Combats Mental Health Stigma

September 23, 2016

A PhD student in the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy has worked locally and abroad to reduce stigma around mental health issues. Nikhil Tomar, a doctoral student in occupational science in the Department of Allied Health Sciences, has worked for years to understand and reduce stigma surrounding mental health concerns at UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus, the … Read more

Department of Allied Health Science Programs Rank near Top in U.S. News & World Report

August 23, 2016

Several graduate programs housed within the Department of Allied Health Sciences are ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report’s annual publication. Several graduate programs housed in the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Allied Health Sciences have received top recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2016-2017 graduate school rankings. The publication has released … Read more

Marine Corps veteran and Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy student on the cusp of realizing her dream

July 28, 2016

Oyoana Allende, a Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy master’s student, decided to become an occupational therapist following her own rehabilitation experience. Marine Corps veteran and occupational therapy master’s student Oyoana Allende is a month away from achieving her dream of becoming an occupational therapist—a profession she didn’t realize existed until becoming severely burned … Read more

Carolina Center for Public Service Names Antoine Bailliard as Thorp Faculty Engaged Scholar

July 14, 2016

The Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy assistant professor Antoine Bailliard is one of ten Thorp Faculty Engaged Scholars for 2016; Bailliard is the only recipient from the UNC School of Medicine. The Carolina Center for Public Service has named Department of Allied Health Sciences (DAHS) assistant professor Antoine Bailliard as one of ten Thorp Faculty Engaged Scholars for … Read more

DAHS celebrates annual clinical preceptor appreciation day

June 18, 2016

The Department of Allied Health Sciences recognized its clinical preceptors during its annual clinical preceptor appreciation event, held at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. The Department of Allied Health Sciences recognized more than 150 clinical preceptors across six divisions at an annual appreciation event held at the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Hundreds of preceptors from … Read more

2016 Spring Commencement

May 25, 2016

Congratulations to our students who graduated from the Divisions of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, Radiologic Science, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science and the Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science program in the Department of Allied Health Sciences. The UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Allied Health Sciences graduated hundreds of students at division … Read more

Occupational Science PhD Candidate Khalilah Johnson highlights importance of diversity in research endeavors

May 13, 2016

Khalilah Johnson, an occupational science PhD candidate, spoke to the Department of Allied Health Sciences about diversity in research as she prepares to graduate. Khalilah Robinson Johnson, an occupational science PhD candidate, plans to graduate in summer 2016 after studying the institutionalization and deinstitutionalization of adults with intellectual disabilities. Johnson will celebrate two things as … Read more

Dr. Adam Jacks Featured on YOUR HEALTH Radio

May 7, 2016

Dr. Adam Jacks sits down with Dr. Adam Goldstein and Laura Sisler to discuss aphasia on “YOUR HEALTH.” Dr. Adam Jacks, an associate professor in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, spoke on “YOUR HEALTH” Friday, April 28. He joined host Dr. Adam Goldstein and guest co-host Laurel Sisler in a conversation about aphasia and … Read more

Speech and Hearing Sciences Student Honored by UNC School of Medicine

April 23, 2016

Speech and Hearing Sciences PhD candidate honored for research in hearing loss at annual UNC School of Medicine Student Research Day Congratulations to Speech and Hearing Sciences PhD candidate Nancy Quick, whose presentation on hearing loss won recognition from the UNC School of Medicine. Quick’s presentation, titled “Significant cognitive disabilities and hearing loss: “Can you hear … Read more