Kimberly Erler

Kimberly Erler, OT, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP), where she also serves as Director of the Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery. She holds a BS in Therapeutic Studies and MS in Occupational Therapy from Boston University, and a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from MGH IHP. Her clinical practice focuses on acute care neurorehabilitation at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Education:

• BS in Therapeutic Studies, Boston University (2007)
• MS in Occupational Therapy, Boston University (2009)
• PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, MGH Institute of Health Professions (2017)

Research Interests: Her work centers on neurorehabilitation outcomes after traumatic brain injury and stroke, ethical decision-making in clinical practice, and patient-reported participation measures. Recent initiatives include developing stroke awareness programs and fostering interdisciplinary research through the Tedy’s Team Center’s fellowship program.

Awards:

• 2020 New Investigator Award (MGH IHP)
• 2020 Herbert Hall Award (Massachusetts Association of Occupational Therapy)
• 2019 Teaching Excellence Award (MGH IHP)

Advising & Grants: Leads the Tedy’s Team Stroke Fellowship Program supporting early-career researchers. Active in interprofessional clinical education through the Sanders IMPACT Practice Center.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Tedy’s Team Center, coordinating research, education, and community outreach initiatives focused on stroke recovery and prevention. Collaborates with Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital’s Neurorehabilitation Laboratory.