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| Debra Tupé MS, MPH, OTR |
| Assistant Professor in Clinical Occupational Therapy |
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dat55@columbia.edu |
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Education: |
- State University of New York at Stony Brook, BA Psychology
- Columbia University, MS Occupational Therapy
- New York Medical College, MPH International Health
- Temple University, Doctoral Candidate, Sociology
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- Pediatrics
- Community Based Rehabilitation
- International Program Development
- Adult Home Care
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Teaching Responsibilities: |
- Pediatrics I & II
- Indirect Services
- International Service Learning Elective
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Research Interests: |
- OT practitioners’ development of cultural competency
- Lived experience of disability in international contexts
- Cross cultural teaching and program development
- Social participation of children and adolescents with HIV and disability
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Professional Activities: |
- Member of AOTA, WFOT, Association of Caribbean Occupational Therapists
- Presenter at AOTA, WFOT, Association of Caribbean
- Occupational Therapists, NYSOTA conferences
- Global Health Partners Occupational Therapy Consultant
- Board of Directors Member Caribbean Kids and Family Therapy, Trinidad
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Professional Awards: |
AOTA Recognition of Achievement Award for Outstanding Contribution to Pediatric Global Health |
Publications: |
- Hansen, A.M., Munoz, J., Crist, P.A., Gupta, J., Ideishi, R., Primeau, L.A., Tupe, D. (2007). Service Learning : Meaningful, Community Centered Professional Skill Development for Occupational Therapy Students. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 21:25-49.
- Tupe, D. & Tarola, A. (2003). Jefferson College of Health Professions Students Study in Cardenas, Cuba-Philadelphia’s Sister City. Health Policy Newsletter,16, 3.
- Tupe, D. (2003). A Visit to Cuba. World Federation of Occupational Therapists: Americas Region Newsletter, 4, 3.
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