Elly Park

Elly Park is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia. She holds dual qualifications as a registered occupational therapist (BC) and a PhD in Rehabilitation Medicine from the University of Alberta (2015). Her academic journey includes teaching roles at the University of Alberta and current work with the MOT North program in Prince George, BC.

• BSc in Life Sciences, University of British Columbia
• MScOT, University of Alberta (2009)
• PhD in Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta (2015)

Park specializes in digital storytelling applications for health research, particularly focusing on dementia, obesity and osteoarthritis, and neurodiverse populations like autism spectrum disorders. Her work bridges narrative inquiry with knowledge translation, emphasizing psychosocial risk factors and social equity.

Her publications demonstrate consistent exploration of narrative methodologies (digital storytelling, narrative inquiry) across diverse populations including individuals with intellectual disabilities, mothers with cognitive challenges, and adults with chronic conditions. She integrates these approaches into both clinical and educational contexts.

Scientific awards include postdoctoral fellowships at the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging and Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute.