Ryan Thomure
Clinical Assistant Professor
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Occupational Therapy
Contact
Building & Room:
348 AHSB
Address:
1919 W. Taylor St.
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About
Dr. Ryan Thomure is an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor within the UIC Department of Occupational Therapy. He has worked as an occupational therapist in both home health and mental health settings. Ryan also serves as the Occupational Therapy Supervisor at Ascension Housing and Health Alliance, supporting people affected by homelessness. Ryan's professional interests includes OT's role in mental health and psychiatric settings and supporting student success on fieldwork.
In addition to his work as an occupational therapist, Ryan is licensed as a clinical social worker and has worked in that capacity as a case manager, health educator, and psychotherapist. He has also worked in animal-assisted therapy in the inpatient rehabilitation unit at Swedish Hospital.
Professional Leadership
Co-chair, 2021-present, Illinois Occupational Therapy Association - Mental Health SIS
Secretary, 2018-2021, Illinois Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee
Notable Honors
2023, UIC Occupational Therapy Department Excalibur Award for Teaching Excellence, UIC College of Applied Health Sciences, selected by graduating occupational therapy students
Education
OTD, Occupational Therapy, Boston University, 2020
MS, Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2016
MSW, Social Work, Loyola University Chicago, 2012
BA, History, University of Iowa, 2010