23: OT Fellowships: Uncorking 3 Therapists’ Experiences

Guest 1:
– Marissa-Li Garrett, MOT, OTR/L
– Contact: marissaligarrett@yahoo.com
– Marissa completed her fellowship experience at Cincinnati Children’s

Guest 2:
– Samantha Green MSOT, OTR/L, BCPR-pending
– Contact: samantha.hoyle@duke.edu
– 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