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Department of Occupational Therapy 2026 Faculty Highlights

Read on to learn about the highlights from the 2025-2026 academic year by the Department of Occupational Therapy faculty members.

Congratulations to the 2026 Steinhardt Graduation Award Winners from Occupational Therapy

Join us in congratulating the 2026 Steinhardt Graduation Award Recipients from the Department of Occupational Therapy at NYU.

Dr. Gerald Voelbel Receives NYU Academic Advising Award

Dr. Gerald Voelbel (Occupational Therapy) has received NYU's inaugural Excellence in Academic Advising Award. Dr. Voelbel is one of eleven core faculty advisors for the PhD program in Rehabilitation Sciences.

Physical Therapy Meets Educational Theatre

In an ongoing collaboration, Ed Theatre students improvise responses to physical therapy scenarios, challenging PT students to think critically and respond in real time.

Introducing Physical Therapy to Middle and High School Students and Student Athletes

Over the summer, NYU Physical Therapy faculty and students led programs to offer first-hand exposure to a variety of health professional fields.

Rehabilitation Sciences Student Receives Award, Will Present at 2025 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention

Rehabilitation Sciences PhD candidate Tami Altschuler and her mentor have received a Research Mentoring-Pair Travel Award for the 2025 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention, where they will present several sessions.

Gaurav Seth to Present at the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) 2025 Meeting

Gaurav Seth has received a competitive Student Travel Award from the American Society of Biomechanics to support his presentation.