Julie Kardachi

Dr. Julie Kardachi is a Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Director of the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at Yeshiva University's Katz School of Science and Health. She holds a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Rocky Mountain University), MA in Occupational Therapy (NYU), and BAppSc (Lincoln Institute, Australia). Her academic leadership is credentialed by AOTA's Academic Leadership Institute.

Education:

• BAppSc (Occupational Therapy), Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences, Australia
• MA (Occupational Therapy), NYU School of Education
• Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Rocky Mountain University

Research Focus: Dr. Kardachi specializes in fall prevention for older adults, occupational therapy education, and clinical outcomes optimization. She co-founded the Fall Stop…MOVE STRONG™ program and contributed to NYC's Age-Friendly initiatives. Her work bridges clinical practice with community-based interventions through programs like wheelchair clinic management and interdisciplinary simulation training.

Publications & Presentations: Her research appears in journals like Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine and Today’s Geriatric Medicine, focusing on fall prevention, educational innovation, and interprofessional collaboration. She delivers continuing education on cognitive rehab and aging-related topics.

Awards:

• Credentialed Leader in Academia (AOTA)

Professional Contributions: Former clinical supervisor at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, she maintains dual expertise in academia and clinical practice. She chairs occupational therapy education initiatives and serves on NYC's Age-Friendly advisory groups.