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<p>DALLAS TWP. &#8212; Ellen McLaughlin, Ed.D., O.T.R./L., B.C.P., associate professor of occupational therapy at Misericordia University, was appointed to the American Occupational Therapy Association&#8217;s (AOTA) Roster of Fellows at the annual Awards and Recognitions Ceremony during the spring AOTA Conference &amp; Expo in Philadelphia.</p><p>The AOTA Roster of Fellows recognizes members of AOTA who have used their knowledge and expertise to make a significant contribution to the continuing education and professional development of members of the association. The inscription on the award will recognize McLaughlin for being a &#8220;passionate educator, expert consultant and devoted mentor.&#8217;&#8217;</p><p>A resident of Dallas Township, McLaughlin is the director of the doctoral program in occupational therapy. She joined the program in 1990 as an assistant professor. During her career at Misericordia University, she has served as associate division chair of health sciences, chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy and interim dean of the College of Health Sciences.</p><p>She earned her bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s degrees in occupational therapy from Misericordia University, and a doctorate in learning, cognition and development from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J. McLaughlin also received a certificate in interdisciplinary infant studies and is board certified in pediatrics by AOTA.</p><p>She served as the chair of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE), a 21-member council that accredits OT and OT assistant programs, from 2012-15. She is currently an ACOTE emeriti team mentor, serving as the chair for mentoring new evaluators. A member of AOTA since 1986, McLaughlin also has served the organization on the accreditation council and on its Commission on Education during her career.</p><p>For other business stories, <a href="https://www.timesleader.com/category/business" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p><style>
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Misericordia University OT professor to receive award