Student Representative: Pima Medical Institute

Name: Sarah Maxwell, OTAS

What do you love about OT?

I love that occupational therapy provides the means to holistically facilitate optimal physical and mental health through the creative use of occupations, therapeutic use of self and evidence-based practice. I additionally appreciate the ever evolving and ongoing opportunities for professional and personal development that occupational therapy affords.

While researching professions in the healthcare industry, I came upon occupational therapy assistant, was unfamiliar with what that entailed and subsequently engaged in deeper exploration of the profession of OT. Which leads to my next answer . . .

Why did you choose to become an OTAC student representative?

The mountains are a favorite destination—I especially love spending time in Grand Lake!