Belmont University’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) students went over and above at the Extra Mile in Nashville Tennessee on Oct. 21. The students volunteered to help the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee (DSAMT) with event happenings from t-shirt handouts to bounce houses. They also represented Belmont at the Occupational Therapy table with Occupational Therapy Professor, Dr. Natalie Michaels. Belmont students created scratch paper art drawings with the children, while educating parents about the benefits of occupational therapy. They also informed parents about the programs available in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Belmont University.
The Nashville Extra Mile is a yearly event to inform the public about Down Syndrome and celebrate children with Down Syndrome and their families. Students working with Dr. Michaels this year included Nina Cinca, Kenzie Hendley, Megan Tenery, Carly Busby, Anna Rosenberger, Kat Livingston, Madison Wasylewski, Karissa Varner, Dani Olsen, Tori Knox, Haley Fuller and Alandry Vise.
More about Belmont's Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Belmont University’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) is an in-person, graduate-level program designed to equip you with the clinical expertise, leadership skills and ethical foundation to serve others through occupational therapy.
Located in Nashville, Tennessee, home to more than 500 health care organizations, Belmont's OTD program offers an exceptional environment for experiential learning and professional growth. Whether you’re beginning your career or advancing your passion for helping others, you’ll gain the hands-on experience, mentorship and confidence to make an immediate impact in the field.