Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

She / Her / Hers

Professor
Director, Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Director, GOALS2 Program
Coordinator, Coaching in Context Advanced Practice Certificate

Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD, OTR/L

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Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Marie-Christine Potvin, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

She / Her / Hers

Professor
Director, Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Director, GOALS2 Program
Coordinator, Coaching in Context Advanced Practice Certificate

Education

Post-Doc, University of Vermont

PhD, Rehabilitation Sciences, McGill University

MHS, Medical University of South Carolina

BSc Occupational Therapy, McGill University

Recent Publications

Certifications

  • National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist: Pennsylvania
  • Sensory Integration and Praxis Test Certification
  • Certificate in Assistive Technology
  • Certified Positive Psychology Coaching, Level 2

Research & Clinical Interests

  • Leisure participation of those on the autism spectrum
  • Academic success of youth and young adults with disabilities
  • Self-determination of parents of children with disabilities
  • Inclusive practices in public schools and institutions of higher education
  • Understanding the value of Coaching within rehabilitation across settings and populations

Awards & Honors

  • American Occupational Therapy Association, Distinguished OT Educator Award, 2022
  • Thomas Jefferson University Award for Mentoring, 2020
  • The Judith Kornbluth-Gelfand Pediatric Fellowship, McGill University, 2010 
  • Clinical Practice Award, Vermont Occupational Therapy Association, 2006