Megan P. Ladner, DHA, MS, OTR/L
Chair
Department:
SHR-Occupational Therapy
Email:
mladner2@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-4702
Biography
Megan Ladner is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She teaches courses in pediatrics and group development, and also serves as a student research advisor and capstone project advisor. Prior to transitioning into academia in 2012, she worked as a pediatric occupational therapists in several public school districts across the state, specializing in autism and early intervention. Her educational background includes a BS in Occupational Therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, an MS in Early Intervention from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Doctorate of Health Administration from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She has served as Chair of the Advisory Council for Occupational Therapy to the Mississippi State Board of Health, as President of the Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association, and as a member of the Affiliated State Association Presidents Committee for the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Education
| University of Southern Mississippi, MS, Early Intervention | 2007 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, BS, Occupational therapy | 2004 |
| Hinds Community College, Associate of Arts, General | 2001 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DHA, Doctorate of Health Administration |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Occupational Therapist Registered, The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. | 07/2004 - 03/2025 |
| Licensure, Occupational Therapy License, Mississippi State Department of Health | 08/2004 - 04/2024 |
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Health Related Professions | 09/2012 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Publications
Thesis | |
| Ladner MP The Effect of Developmentally Supportive Care on the Heart Rate and Oxygen Saturation of a Premature Infant During a Diaper Change | 2007 |
Presentations
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Issues Affecting Occupational Therapy Practice, MSOTA Annual Conference | 02/2022 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Occupational Therapy: In the classroom and as a related service, Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Starkville, MS | 08/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, MSDH Occupational Therapy Advisory Council, Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association, Pearl, MS | 02/2019 |
| Educational Presentation, Autism in the Classroom, Christ Covenant School | 01/2016 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| HEADWAE 2018 Outstanding Student Honoree, Mississippi Association of Colleges | 2019 |
| James T. Baird Memorial Scholarship, UMMC | 2018 |
| Occupational Therapy Student of the Year, University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Occupational Therapy Association, Member | 2012 - Present |
| Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association, Member | 2012 - Present |
Committee Service
| MSOTA Ex-Officio | 2023 - 2023 |
| Department of Occupational Therapy Curriculum and Evaluation Committee, Chair | 2022 - Present |
| SHRP Strategic Planning Committee, Member | 2022 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, Member | 2022 - Present |
| MSOTA President | 2021 - 2022 |
| MSOTA President Elect | 2020 - 2020 |
| SHRP Practice Plan, Chair | 2019 - 2022 |
| MSDH Occupational Therapy Council of Advisors, Chair | 2017 - 2018 |
| MSOTA Pediatric Task Force, Task Force Member | 2015 - Present |
| School of Health Related Professions Technology Committee, Member | 2015 - Present |
| School of Health Related Professions - Best Practices Committee, Member | 2015 - Present |
| MSDH Occupational Therapy Council of Advisors, Member | 2015 - 2018 |
| MSDH Occupational Therapy Council of Advisors, Member | 2014 - 2019 |
| MOT Strategic Alliances Committee, Member | 2012 - Present |
| MOT Fieldwork Committee, Assistant to Academic Fieldwork Coordinator | 2012 - Present |
| MOT Curriculum and Evaluation Committee, Member | 2012 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member | 2012 - Present |
Community Service
| Wynndale Baptist Church, Children's handbell/handchime director | 08/2012 - Present |
| Wynndale Baptist Church, Orchestra Member | 03/2012 - Present |
| Wynndale Baptist Church, Hostess committee member | 08/2010 - Present |
| Ronal McDonald House, volunteer | 08/2002 |
| Habitat for Humanity, volunteer | 04/2003 |
Teaching Experience
| OT 658, SHRP, Research and Evidence Based Practice IV | Spring 2022/2023 |
| OT 659, SHRP, Research Project II | Spring 2018/2019 |
| OT 649, SHRP, Research Project I | Fall 2018/2019 |
| OT 639, SHRP, Research Proposal II | Summer 2018/2019 |
| OT 629, SHRP, Research Proposal I | Spring 2018/2019 |
| OT 624, SHRP, Occupational Therapy: Pediatrics II | Spring 2018/2019 |
| OT 608, SHRP, Course, Group Process and Leadership | Summer 2018/2019 |
| OT 616, SHRP, Lecture, Occupational Therapy: Pediatrics I | Fall 2018/2019 |
| OT 620, SHRP, Course, Team Teacher, Occupation-Based Practice II | Spring 2018 |
| OT 614, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Occupation-Based Practice 1 | Fall 2018 |
| OT 510, SHRP, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Advanced Therapeutic Modalities and Applications | Fall 2015 |
| OT 313, SHRP, Course, Team Teacher, Kinesiology | Spring 2015 - 2018 |
| OT 312, SHRP, Course, Team Teacher, Conceptual Framework for Therapeutic Occupation I | Fall 2012 - 2017 |
| OT 311, SHRP, Course, Team Teacher, Group Process | Summer 2012 |
| OT 323, SHRP, Course, Team Teacher, Occupational Therapy: Pediatrics/Early Childhood | Fall 2012 |
| OT 326, SHRP, Course, Team Teacher, Occupational Therapy: Middle Childhood/Adolescent | Spring 2012 |