Summary: Episode One features Dr. Samia Rafeedie, a clinical professor of Occupational Therapy at USC. The three-part interview begins with a discussion regarding membership in professional organizations. Dr. Rafeedie passionately breaks down how other practices are infringing on the domain of occupational therapy and calls to action everyone who has not yet joined AOTA or their state organization to help save the profession. The podcast continues with a discussion of her own experience in practice and academia, with special advice for those looking to get into teaching or continue their education. In the end, Dr. Rafeedie shares examples from her personal life, explaining how it has impacted her practice. Especially striking is the case of her father and how occupational therapy could have saved his life.
