Ryan Durkin

Ryan Durkin serves as a Teaching Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Boston University's Online Program, with prior clinical educator roles at the University of Illinois at Chicago recognized through dual Beatrice D. Wade Awards.

His educational foundation includes:

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Boston University
• MS in Occupational Therapy from University of Illinois at Chicago
• MBA from Elmhurst University
• BS in Human Computer Interactions from DePaul University

Dr. Durkin's research pioneers preventive geriatric interventions, developing the ageWISE program for older adult health maintenance and investigating hospital-based sleep optimization protocols. His work bridges clinical practice and academic instruction through Rush Oak Park Hospital partnerships.

Professional accolades feature:

• University of Illinois at Chicago Beatrice D. Wade Clinical Educator Award (2019)
• University of Illinois at Chicago Beatrice D. Wade Clinical Educator Award (2017)

He maintains active clinical engagement through Illinois licensure and NBCOT certification while disseminating knowledge via guest lectures at Boston University, University of New Hampshire, and Rush healthcare facilities.