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Arkansas Hand Therapy Society

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Welcome Students!

Interested in joining our student hand therapy study group? Need more information on hand therapy and what to expect on fieldwork? You're in the right place!


Follow our student study group Instagram for daily and weekly hand therapy content @in_goodhandsar.

In Good Hands Study Group Instagram

About our Study Group

In Good Hands - Arkansas

As a part of her doctoral capstone project, Ellie Traeger, an occupational therapy student at the University of Central Arkansas, developed an Arkansas-based student hand therapy study group, In Good Hands. This study group was created to build a sense of community, connection, and shared learning for students at any stage of their occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant journey. 


Inspired by her interest in hand therapy and a commitment to student-centered learning, Ellie chose to develop In Good Hands as a space for shared growth and support. The vision of this study group is to increase understanding and confidence in hand therapy concepts for all students who may be interested in a career in this field, preparing for a clinical rotation, or simply needing to refresh knowledge of hand therapy content for the NBCOT exam. Through monthly meetings, a student hand therapy conference, collaborative discussions, and resources focused on upper extremity anatomy, common orthopedic conditions, and evidence-based interventions, In Good Hands works to empower students with the knowledge and support they need to thrive!


This doctoral capstone project is a continuation of work completed by Jessica Brandon, OTD, OTR/L during her doctoral capstone, Hand In Hand, in 2023. 


Interested in joining? Fill out the information below and get on our email list to be alerted about monthly meetings and events!

Student Hand Therapy Conference

Join us for a student hand therapy conference on June 14, 2025 at the University of Central Arkansas! Get hands-on with engaging presentations and interactive labs designed to boost your confidence in all things hand therapy!


This is your chance to explore, connect, learn, and grow alongside peers from across Arkansas!

Monthly Student Meetings

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT

Topic: Experiences and Insights into Fieldwork Rotations in Hand Therapy Settings


Join us via Zoom to discuss the experiences of students while on hand therapy fieldwork rotations. Gain insights and advice from a panel of OT students!

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT

Student Hand Therapy Conference


The conference will take the place of the monthly Zoom meeting. Join us on UCA's campus to explore hand therapy topics alongside peers and experts!

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CT

Topic: Transition from Student to Hand Therapist


Join us via Zoom to discuss the process and experiences of transitioning from an OT student to a new-graduate hand therapist. 

Hand Therapy Fellowships

Approved Fellowship Programs

  • Fairview and University of Minnesota Hand Therapy Fellowship - Minneapolis, MN
  • Houston Methodist Hand Therapy Fellowship - Clear Lake, TX
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital - Baltimore, MD
  • Mayo Clinic Occupational Therapy Hand Fellowship - Rochester, MN
  • Michigan Medicine Hand Fellowship Program - Ann Arbor, MI
  • OrthoCarolina Occupational Hand Therapy Fellowship - Charlotte, NC
  • OT Hand Therapy Fellowship at Global Reach OT & PT - Sacramento, CA
  • Stanford Hand Therapy Clinical Fellowship Program - Redwood City, CA
  • Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation Hand Therapy Fellowship - Dallas, TX


Learn more about these programs here on the AOTA website!

In Good Hands Student Study Group

Want to join our monthly student study group? Fill out the form below and we will add you to our mailing list to keep you up to date on meeting dates and times!

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