Kimberly Shurtleff

Kimberly Shurtleff, MS OTR/L, BCPR, CHT

Assistant Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

School

School of Occupational Therapy

Department

School of Occupational Therapy

Office Location

MBMT 129B

Manchester

About

Kimberly Shurtleff, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, CHT, serves as the assistant academic fieldwork coordinator in the School of Occupational Therapy at the MCPHS Manchester campus. She has been with the university since 2018, initially joining as an adjunct instructor.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Shurtleff has worked in acute rehabilitation, hand therapy, and ergonomic consulting. As a certified hand therapist and board-certified specialist in physical rehabilitation, she has treated a wide range of adult diagnoses, bringing a wealth of practical knowledge to her teaching.

Shurtleff is also actively involved in professional leadership as a member of the New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board. Committed to preparing the next generation of practitioners, she focuses on guiding occupational therapy students through diverse clinical experiences, fostering professional growth through meaningful fieldwork placements and mentorship.

Education

  • Graduate certificate in Health Professions Education, University of Kansas Medical Center (anticipated graduation May 2027)
  • Occupational Therapy Doctorate, University of Kansas Medical Center (anticipated date of graduation May 2027)
  • MSOT, University of New England
  • BS, University of New England

Research Interests

  • Service learning in OT education
  • Fieldwork practice
  • Mindfulness-based interventions in hand therapy
  • Occupation-based treatment interventions in upper extremity rehabilitation

Featured Affiliations

American Occupational Therapy Association

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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

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American Society of Hand Therapists

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Education

  • Graduate certificate in Health Professions Education, University of Kansas Medical Center (anticipated graduation May 2027)
  • Occupational Therapy Doctorate, University of Kansas Medical Center (anticipated date of graduation May 2027)
  • MSOT, University of New England
  • BS, University of New England

Research Interests

  • Service learning in OT education
  • Fieldwork practice
  • Mindfulness-based interventions in hand therapy
  • Occupation-based treatment interventions in upper extremity rehabilitation

Publications

Additional Affiliations