Tara Mansour

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About Tara Mansour

Dr. Tara Mansour, OT, OTD, MS, OTR, is an Assistant Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator at MGH Institute of Health Professions. With over 20 years of clinical experience, primarily in school-based practice, Dr. Mansour has transitioned into academia, where she champions progressive educational methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration in occupational therapy and clinical education. She oversees fieldwork education, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards while developing innovative, experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for professional practice. Dr. Mansour is currently a PhD candidate in Health Professions Education, with a research focus on supporting clinical instructors in guiding students effectively from the classroom to clinical practice. Her scholarship explores the role of peer mentorship in occupational therapy education and the integration of artificial intelligence into fieldwork education to enhance learning and critical thinking. She is committed to developing strategies that empower students to grow as professionals, build confidence in their clinical skills, and navigate the transition to practice successfully. Beyond her institutional role, Dr. Mansour is actively engaged in national service, contributing to the advancement of health professions education. She serves on the Clinical Education Committee of the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP), working to shape best practices in clinical training across disciplines. At MGH IHP, she co-chairs the Generative AI Task Force, leading initiatives to explore and implement AI-driven innovations in healthcare education. Nationally recognized for her contributions, Dr. Mansour has presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) Education Summit and Fall Academic Leadership Conference. She has also authored scholarly articles on the integration of AI in clinical education, including a publication in Frontiers of Medicine. In addition to her work with AI, she has implemented Balint groups in Level II fieldwork, providing structured peer discussions that enhance student reflection, empathy, and professional development. Through her work, Dr. Mansour is dedicated to advancing health professions education by leveraging innovative pedagogical strategies and technology to support the next generation of occupational therapists.