Occupational Therapy Department at Elizabethtown College

10/23/2026

Show your OT Blue Jay pride! The Etown Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) is officially selling custom department merch. It’s a fantastic way for our alumni to grab some gear while supporting our hardworking student club. Plus, home delivery is available for your convenience! Shop the collection here: https://apexadv.tuosystems.com/stores/sota26

10/10/2026

Homecoming 2026. We enjoyed seeing former students, and we happily presented awards to two amazing alumni. Michelle Woodbury, PhD, OTR/L (BS '86) received the Doris Gordon Alumni Award, named in honor of the founder of Etown's program. Dr. Woodbury was noted for her extensive research leadership and federally funded clinical studies in neurorehab and improving outcomes for people recovering from strokes, her dedication to occupational therapy education, and her service as a puppy raiser for Canine Companions. Meghan Chemidlin, OTD, OTR/L (MS' 20, OTD '22) received the Distinguished Young Alumni Award for her early career achievements in neurorehab and concussion care, advanced certifications and commitment to education of other healthcare professionals, and service to a local non-profit that supports people during their recovery from concussions/TBI.

Thank you to President Betty Rider for joining us during the awards presentation. Keep shining, blue jays!

10/08/2026

More about our program and the recent POTA conference.

In a recent LNP + LancasterOnline op-ed, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Gina Fox reflects on the occupational therapy profession's continued growth and the importance of preparing future practitioners to meet the evolving needs of the communities they serve.

Fox highlights the College’s 50-year legacy of occupational therapy education and the recent 2026 Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association (POTA) Conference hosted on campus, which brought together hundreds of practitioners, students, and educators to exchange ideas, share expertise, and strengthen connections across the profession.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4yA1oxg.

09/28/2026

We are looking for additional level II placements next year. It's a great opportunity to mentor the next generation of therapists. Please email [email protected]. THANKS.

09/28/2026

Two final photos from our POTA weekend.

09/27/2026

As POTA comes to a close, we are grateful for the new learning we experienced, for the networking and new connections, for students' and faculty members' presentations, for inspiring keynote and presidential addresses, for the fun BINGO night with OT-themed mocktails, and for the chance to volunteer and serve our profession. Safe travels to everyone!

09/26/2026

We are ready and waiting for you to join us at the POTA conference on Saturday and Sunday. Today's pre-conference institutes were a terrific kick-off, followed by a social hour with Acapella music by Etown's Phalanx group, and the annual POTA awards ceremony.

09/23/2026

Two more "sleeps" until the POTA conference begins! We can't wait to see you here at Etown!

09/16/2026

See the comments for live links to register for the conference or for BINGO.

06/12/2026

Check out the latest updates about our students and their service trip with Brittany's Hope. What a phenomenal opportunity that supports the College's motto, "Educate for Service."