Megan Barricklow, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Joined Chatham: May 2023
ACADEMIC AREAS OF INTEREST
Older Adults, Dementia Care, Home Health, Skilled Nursing, Seating & Positioning, Telehealth, Fieldwork Coordination, Student Confidence/Competence when entering Clinical Settings.
PERSONAL AREAS OF INTEREST
Reading, writing, cooking, yoga, spending time with family and friends.
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Barricklow received her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation and Human Services from The Pennsylvania State University and her Master and Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy degrees from Chatham University. Her occupational therapy clinical experience includes skilled nursing, home health, and virtual mobility settings. Dr. Barricklow's areas of interest include the aging population, dementia, and seating and positioning. In her personal time, she likes to read, practice yoga, and spend time with family and friends.
EDUCATION
- Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Chatham University (Pittsburgh, PA), 2021
- Master of Occupational Therapy, Chatham University (Pittsburgh, PA), 2019
- Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation and Human Services, The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA), 2017
- Minor: English
- Minor: Human Development and Family Studies
CERTIFICATION
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
ORGANIZATIONS
- Member, Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association
- Member, American Occupational Therapy Association
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
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Barricklow, M. & Lape, J. (2025, April 3). Beyond the clinic: Using your OT skills to pay the bills [Short Course]. 2025 Annual AOTA Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
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Heron, C., Barricklow, M., & Daeschner, C. (2025, April 3). [Poster presentation]. Peer mentorship in personal care: Supporting the efficacy of a resident ambassador program through a training program for resident volunteers [Poster presentation]. 2025 Annual AOTA Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
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Goodman, D., Barricklow, M., & Schreiber, J. (2025, April 4). Self-assessment strategies for remediation of written exams, skill-based competencies, & fieldwork performance [Poster presentation]. 2025 Annual AOTA Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
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Youngblood, S., Barricklow, M., & Daeschner, C. (2025, April 4). Supporting the efficacy of a multigenerational living program through intergenerational life stories [Poster presentation]. 2025 Annual AOTA Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
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Daeschner, C., Barricklow, M., & Huth, L. (2024, September 28). The Benefits of Grant Awards in Academia [Poster presentation]. 2024 Annual POTA Conference, Erie, PA.
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King, M. (2021). Perceived Confidence Change in Community-Dwelling Seniors After Fall Prevention Training [Capstone project]. Chatham University.
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Frye, H., King, M., Rager, C., Willams, J., & Delbert, T. (2018, October). Caution: Conflict ahead [Poster presentation]. 2018 Annual POTA Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.