Megan Barricklow

Megan Barricklow is an Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator at Chatham University's College of Health Sciences, joining in May 2023. She holds a Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) from Chatham, following a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation and Human Services from Penn State University. Her work focuses on aging populations, dementia care, and clinical skill development for students.

• Education: Post-Professional OTD (Chatham University, 2021), MOT (Chatham University, 2019), BS in Rehabilitation and Human Services (Pennsylvania State University, 2017)

Dr. Barricklow’s research spans dementia care, seating and positioning, telehealth, and student confidence in clinical settings. Her recent presentations at AOTA and POTA conferences highlight innovations in fieldwork coordination, intergenerational programs, and grant utilization in academia. She integrates home health and skilled nursing expertise into her teaching and practice.

As Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, she emphasizes bridging academic training with clinical competence. Dr. Barricklow is affiliated with the Pennsylvania and American Occupational Therapy Associations, advocating for enhanced training frameworks.