Thurs May 7, 2026; 11:30-12:30 EST - ZOOM Presentation TOPIC: Enhancing Collaborative Healthcare Practice Across Disciplines via Interprofessional Education
Panelists: President of American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) & American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) & VP of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA is a Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy at University of Southern California Chan (USC Chan).
Dr. Skye Donovan PhD, Dean of the College of Health and Edu. at Marymount Univ., professor in physical therapy and Vice President/ Board of Directors for the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Dr. Linda I. Rosa‑Lugo, EdD, CCC‑SLP, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)’s 2026 President, is an ASHA Board‑Certified Specialist in Child Language and ASHA Fellow.
Summary of Discussion:
The upcoming panel, featuring representatives from AOTA, APTA, and ASHA, will collectively address the current requirements and delivery of Interprofessional Education (IPE) in their respective clinical fields. By sharing organizational strategies, achievements, and areas for growth, the speakers will highlight both the successes and challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Special attention will be given to how unique skills can overlap yet complement one another, promoting holistic, patient-centered care. The discussion will emphasize opportunities for these three disciplines to work together and other clinician types, illustrating how cooperative efforts strengthen IPE initiatives and ultimately enhance outcomes across occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology. Other healthcare professionals will benefit from understanding the roles of these three disciplines and how IPE collaboration with them can benefit patients via student education.
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