Faculty Conference Appearances

Look for Division of Occupational Therapy faculty and alumni from our Post-Professional OTD program at these conferences.

Only Binghamton University Division of Occupational Therapy faculty, staff, students, and alumni are listed.

29th ENOTHE Annual Conference (Toulouse, France)

Oct. 22-24, 2026

Cristina Dumitrescu
“Integrating Metacognition, Wellness, and Mindset in Occupational Therapy Education”

ACRM American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine

Oct. 12-16, 2026

Bernard Muriithi
“A feasibility study examining the effects of the Activeheal Cancer Program on occupational resilience, quality of life, and well-being for breast and prostate cancer survivors”

AOTA Inspire 2026 Annual Conference and Expo (Anaheim, California)

April 23-25, 2026

Division faculty

Cristina Dumitrescu
“Predictors of Student Success Across Levels of OT Education: Integrating Coaching, Wellness, and Pedagogical Strategies”

Jacie Schneider
“Going Viral for OT: Harnessing Social Media to Attract the Next Generation of OTs”

Bonnie Fischer-Camara (contributing author)
“Workshop 106: Building Your Career: Create an Individualized Plan to Establish, Change, or Advance Your Practice”

PP-OTD program alumna 

Liz Young
(contributing author Alyson Pasquale)
“The Interoception Connection: Development and Implementation of a Body-Based Mindfulness Course for Caregivers and Educators”

19th World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress

Feb. 9-12, 2026

Bonnie Fischer-Camara and Tracy Schober

"The Inspiring and Innovative Role of OT practitioners (OTPs) in an Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) Autism Hub"

Bernard Muriithi
“The Enduring Legacy of Nuclear Tests: Barriers to managing type 2 diabetes among Marshallese Pacific Islanders in the United States”

American Occupational Therapy Association Specialty Conference: Children and Youth

Dec. 12-13, 2025

PP-OTD program alumni

Katherine Lynch
Dec. 12, 9:15-10:30 a.m.
"Putting the Fun in Executive Functioning: Measuring the Efficacy of an After-School Play-Based Skill Development Program in Elementary-Aged Students"

Liz Young
Dec. 13, 9:15-10:15 a.m.
"The Interoception Connection: Development and Implementation of a Body-Based Mindfulness Course for Caregivers and Educators"

New York State Occupational Therapy Association Annual Fall Conference

Oct. 25-26, 2025

Division faculty

Bonnie Fischer-Camara
10/24/25, 1:30–2:45 p.m.
"Continuing Competency Demystified: Practical Tools for Managing NY State Licensure and NBCOT Recertification Requirements"

Jacie Schneider
10/25/25, 9-10:15 a.m.
"Putting the Fun in Executive Functioning: Measuring the Efficacy of an After-School Play-Based Skill Development Program in Elementary-Aged Students"

Christine Mulligan, Marybeth Hoefs and Bonnie Fischer-Camara
10/26/25, 1-2 p.m.
"The Influence of Music on Occupational Therapy Students During Practical Examinations"

PP-OTD program alumni

Liz Young
10/26/25, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
"The Interoception Connection: Development and Implementation of a Body-Based Mindfulness Course for Caregivers and Educators"

Leahanna Rook
(co-author, Bonnie Fischer-Camara)
10/26/25, 1-2 p.m.
"Reimagining Continuing Professional Development (CPD): A Toolkit for Occupational Therapy Practitioners (OTPs) in NYS"

Katherine Lynch
10/26/25, 1-2 p.m.
"Putting the Fun in Executive Functioning: Measuring the Efficacy of an After-School Play-Based Skill Development Program in Elementary-Aged Students"