Efekona Nuwere, Ed.D, MPH, OTR/L
Chair and Assistant Professor
Occupational Therapy
Efekona Nuwere, Ed.D, MPH, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist with clinical experience spanning diverse practice areas including medical/surgical rehabilitation, assistive technology, and community health promotion. He currently serves as Chair and Assistant Professor of the Occupational Therapy Program in the School of Health Professions.
Dr. Nuwere is a seasoned clinician and a dynamic leader in higher education, dedicated to the rigorous preparation of the future of occupational therapists. He champions active learning and inclusive pedagogy, ensuring students are well-equipped to provide client-centered care across multicultural and community-based environments.
His scholarly pursuits involve a critical examination of teaching and learning methodologies in occupational therapy education. Additionally, he investigates how social determinants of health contribute to barriers to participation, with a particular emphasis promoting healthy aging and fostering health and well-being for older adults.
Driven by his belief in occupational therapy's transformative power, Dr. Nuwere advocates for accessible, meaningful care that empowers individuals to live fuller, healthier lives.
Education
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D), University of Pittsburgh, School of Education
- Master's of Public Health (MPH), SUNY Downstate Health Science University
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M.S. in Occupational Therapy/B.S. in Health Science, SUNY Stony Brook University
Nuwere, E., Barone Gibbs, B., Toto, P. E., & Taverno Ross, S. E. (2022). Planning for a Healthy Aging Program to Reduce Sedentary Behavior: Perceptions among Diverse Older Adults. International journal of environmental research and public health 19(10), 6068. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19106068
Nuwere E., Wheeler A., & Darko, J. (2022, March). Increasing fieldwork opportunities for underrepresented occupational therapy students: Pipeline to the future. OT Practice, p. 10-13 https://www.aota.org/-/media/corporate/files/secure/publications/otp/2022/otp-volume-27-issue-3-2022-advancing-success-for-all-students.pdf