OSOT Presents: New OTs on the Block

In this episode of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists' new OTs on the Block Podcast, Lindsay meets with OSOT’s Executive Director, Christie Brenchley, to discuss the public’s understanding of the profession of occupational therapy and the importance of professional promotion. Topics include marketing, advocacy, and strategies for all OTs to play a part in promoting the profession.

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In this episode of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists' new OTs on the Block Podcast, Andrea Duncan, an Occupational Therapist and professor at the University of Toronto, joins Lindsay to discuss the experience of being a new occupational therapy graduate, overcoming "imposter syndrome", building confidence, and owning your passion.

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In this episode of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists' new OTs on the Block Podcast, Lindsay sits down with Mary McAuliffe, a career educator from the Career Exploration and Education Centre at the University of Toronto, and Sylvia Davidson, the manager of occupational therapy at Baycrest Health Sciences, to answer your questions and talk about landing the job. Topics include resume & cover letter writing, interviewing, applying for jobs, networking, and more!

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In this episode of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists' new OTs on the Block Podcast, Lindsay is joined by Brandi Park, the Senior Manager of Registration and Information Systems at the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO), to discuss the formalities of becoming a registered occupational therapist in Ontario and the steps that new graduates need to take. Topics include general/provisional licensing, professional titles, professional liability insurance, and more!

College of Occupational Therapists on Ontario Links & Resources

In this episode of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists' new OTs on the Block Podcast, Lindsay sits down with new grads Laya Polowin, Emma, Emily, Brett Hnatiw and Maya Stein to answer your questions and talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of being a new occupational therapy graduate. This episode is part 2 of a 2 part Q&A session inspired by questions submitted by second year occupational therapy students from across the province. In part 2, adjusting to life post-graduation, being a new graduate, and advice for the transition are discussed.

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In this episode of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists' New OTs on the Block Podcast, Lindsay sits down with new grads Laya Polowin, Emma, Emily, Brett Hnatiw and Maya Stein to answer your questions and talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of being a new occupational therapy graduate. This episode is part 1 of a 2 part Q&A session inspired by questions submitted by second year occupational therapy students from across the province. Part 1 covers topics including the national certification exam, interviewing and job searching. 

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