Emily Buchman
Clinical Associate Professor & Assistant Director of OTD Program Occupational Therapy- Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (May 2008)
Master of Science with Certification in Occupational Therapy (July 2007)Illinois State University
Master of Science in Psychology (Clinical-Counseling sequence) (May 2002)Marquette University
Bachelor of Science in Biology, minor in Psychology ( May 1999)
- Biography
Clinical Expertise
Emily spent most of her clinical practice in neurorehabilitation. She specialized in treating individuals with spinal cord injury, but her work experiences included rehabilitation for individuals with acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke, orthopedic surgeries, and other medical conditions. Prior to becoming an occupational therapist, Emily worked as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, serving individuals in community practice.Research Interests
Assistive Technology and Home Modifications
Neurorehabilitation
Scholarship of Teaching and LearningSelected Presentations
Buchman, E. & Lee, S. “Cultivating a university-hospital partnership to use 3D printing to teach the assistive technology process and model service delivery” (April 2, 2022). Short course at the AOTA 2022 Annual Conference & Expo, San Antonio, TXGalen, S., Nourse, J., Wise, A, Buchman, E. & MacLeod, C.A. “Impact of an ultralight manual wheelchair on wheelchair skills and performance” (January 31, 2022). Poster presentation at 37th International Seating Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA [virtual]
Maitra, K. & Buchman, E. "Knowledge translation of motor learning principles in neurorehabilitation practice" (October 27, 2020). Short course at the 2020 GOTA Annual Conference, St. Simon’s, GA [virtual]
Memberships
American Occupational Therapy Association
Georgia Occupational Therapy AssociationService
Georgia RSVP Clinic