Dr. Mike Szekeres

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mike Szekeres is an Assistant Professor at the School of Occupational Therapy, Western University. His current research program focuses on evaluating and optimizing outcomes related to upper extremity injuries and diseases. He is particularly interested in measuring adherence and understanding the effects of orthotic interventions on occupational performance outcomes for clients. His recent publications include studies on various aspects of rehabilitation, such as the impact of online learning on knowledge translation, cell phone texting effects on carpal tunnel syndrome, and the effectiveness of virtual health care practices. Dr. Szekeres also contributes to the community as a Field Leader in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation within the Advanced Health Care Practice Program and serves as an Associate Scientist at the Lawson Health Research Institute. He plays a significant role in shaping research agendas in occupational therapy and has actively published in peer-reviewed journals. His collaborative projects involve technology-enabled interventions for shoulder arthritis sufferers and investigations into orthotic use and exercise in clinical outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

School of Occupational Therapy, Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of occupational therapy, focusing on upper extremity rehabilitation and the impact of orthotic interventions.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.