Pre-Occupational Therapy Club

The Pre-Occupational Therapy Club mission is to develop professional skills and knowledge for students at the University of New Mexico who plan on or are interested in pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy.

Our club provides:

Professional experiences within the University and the community.
Assistance to students who are applying to Occupational Therapy school.
A professional network with fellow students and peers.
Aid to acquire internships/volunteering hours needed to apply to Occupational Therapy School

Spring Meeting Schedule, 2023

February 22, 2023, 5 pm in Johnson Center, room 120. Join us for 2 guest occupational therapists from Lovelace UNM Rehab Hospital. Brenna Freeze and Lauren Friendly. Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital has provided a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for over 25 years. The programs include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, rehabilitation nursing and case management services.
March 8th, 2023, 5 pm in Johnson Center room 120. Join us for a meeting with Samuel Wheeler. He is a representative from St. Augustine's Occupational Therapy Programs that are located in San Marcos California, Austin Texas, Dallas Texas, Miami Florida, and St. Augustine, Florida. He will be joining us to provide information about the application process for those programs.
April 5th, 2023, 5pm. Join us for a School of Medicine Tour at UNM Health Sciences Center. Please email us at preotclub@unm.edu for directions and more information.
April 26, 2023, 5 pm Johnson Center, Room 120. Join us for the last meeting of the semester. Panel and pizza! 3 UNM OT students will be joining us for you to ask them all your questions and enjoy some pizza.

If you would like to be added to the Pre-OT Club email list, please send an email to preotclub@unm.edu with your name and email address.

Interested in shadowing opportunities at the University of New Mexico Hospital? Email prehealthprofessions@unm.edu to join the Pre-Health Professionals Listserv and learn about credentialing!

Shadowing Orientation and Credentialing Workshop

Thursday, May 4 1-3 PM University College Conf. Rm.

Wednesday, May 24 1-3 PM University College Conf. Rm.

RESERVATION REQUIRED! Contact: volunteers@salud.unm.edu to reserve your spot

University College Conference Room is room 265/266, University Advisement and Enrichment Center

Remember: This workshop is REQUIRED of all students who wish to shadow in the UNM Hospital and Clinic System.

Volunteer Opportunities!

Volunteer opportunities still are available at a number of locations within the UNM Hospital system, including many clinical areas. A volunteer may work any portion of time, in at least a 2-hr block, Monday-Friday between 7:30AM and 6PM. Your volunteer schedule will be arranged by you and the staff as needed. If interested, contact the Volunteer Office to find out more about oppportunities and to set up a phone interview as well interview with the department. The Volunteer Office is asking for at least a 3-month commitment. UNMH Volunteer Office: 505 272-2356, volunteers@salud.unm.edu