Engaging students in the role of health professions

Students in the sophomore class of Massabesic High School visited the University of New England's Portland Campus on May 4.  They were hosted by Dr. Jane O'Brien, associate professor in occupational therapy whose son is a member of the class.  Westbrook College of Health Professions Dean David Ward welcomed the group and students heard presentations from Peter Heeley of the admissions office and Dr. Regi Robnett, UNE's director of occupational therapy. 

Graduate student guides included Lindsey Holmes, Erin O'Brien, Courtney Craib, Kira Keough, Julie Eldredge, Kirsten Schrepper and Taylor Hovey.  During their visit, students received hands on overviews of the professions of occupational therapy, dental hygiene, anatomy and physiology and pharmacy, and also got a chance to tour the UNE Art Gallery. 

About the University of New England

The University of New England is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible, accredited online degrees. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.