Good morning everyone,
It is the week of AOTA INSPIRE 2026! We are so excited to see all of you. Let us know in the comments if you are joining us this week, and what sessions you are excited about?
Speaking of sessions... we're proud that AOTA Fellowship will be represented all throughout conference. Tag these sessions below in your plans and we hope to see you there!
Attend 2026 AOTA Fellowship Program Best Practices Panel
Saturday April 25th | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Hilton Anaheim: Hilton Avila AB
Gain practical insight from current AOTA Fellowship Programs as coordinators share lessons learned, effective approaches, and key considerations for running a successful fellowship. This energizing session offers real world strategies directly from those leading the work.
Attend Short Course 242: Mentorship Matters - Building Effective Relationships in OT
Friday April 24th | 2:15 PM
Anaheim Convention Center, ACC Room 257
Presented by FPRC Members Marla Robinson and Cecilia Alpasan, along with former AOTA Fellowship Manager and current AOTA APP Manager Tasha Holmes, this session explores what makes mentorship meaningful and effective. Learn how to identify mentoring roles and design responsive approaches across diverse career stages.
Attend Short Course 242 – Expanding the OT Tool Box: Integrating taVNS into Neurorehabilitation for Stroke Survivors
Saturday, April 25th | 10:00 AM
Anaheim Convention Center, ACC Room 251 ABC
Led by Carrie Siemers, FPRC Member and AOTA Capstone student for the AOTA Fellowship Program, this session introduces neuromodulation as a therapeutic modality and highlights clinical trial case examples that bring the science to life.
Visit us at the Ask about Career-Long Learning Booth
Expo Hall | Thursday through Saturday
Connect with AOTA Fellowship Program staff and Fellowship Program Coordinators to learn how engaging with AOTA Fellowship can elevate clinical skills, expand professional opportunities, and support long‑term career growth.
Safe travels everyone!
Warmly,
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DeOnna Clark, DrPH, MOT, OTR/L
Manager, AOTA Fellowship Program
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