Iesha B. Smith
Assistant Professor
Department:
SHR-Occupational Therapy
Email:
ismith@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6366
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DHA, Health Administration | 2025 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MS, Occupational Therapy | 2014 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Yellow Belt Certification | |
| Certification, National Board Certified Occupational Therapist | 06/2014 - Present |
| Certification, Neonatal Therapist | 09/2020 - 12/2030 |
| Licensure, Occupational Therapy | 06/2014 - 04/2028 |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Health Related Professions | 01/2025 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Publications
Dissertation | |
| Smith, I.B. Pediatric Inpatient Clinical Provider and Children’s Hospital Administrator Perceptions of a Developmentally Appropriate Care Approach ProQuest, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, 2025 | |
Presentations
| Poster Presentation, Pediatric Inpatient Clinical Provider and Children’s Hospital Administrator Perceptions of a Developmentally Appropriate Care Approach, Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference, Pine Mountain, GA | 03/2026 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Outstanding Research in Clinical and Translational Science, Research Affairs Committee-School of Health Related Professions | 2026 |
| Betty Groat Occupational Therapy Award, Department of Occupational Therapy | 2014 |
| Pi Theta Epsilon, American Occupational Therapy Foundation | 2012 |
Professional Membership and Service
| National Association of Neonatal Therapists, Member | |
| American Occupational Therapy Association, Member | |
| Mississippi Occupational Therapy Association, Member |
Committee Service
| Department of Occupational Therapy Curriculum and Evaluation Committee, Member | 2025 - Present |
| Department of Occupational Therapy Fieldwork Committee, Member | 2025 - Present |
| Steering Committee for 5-Year Strategic Planning for Children's Rehab Services, Member | 2024 - Present |
| Torticollis Taskforce at Children's of Mississippi, Member | 2023 - Present |
| SHRP Alumni Board, Member | 2021 - 2024 |
| Rehab Continuing Education Committee, Member | 2016 - 2019 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE, Member | |
| Employee Experience, Education, & Professional Development Unit Based Council, Member | |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (OTD), Member |
Other Service
| Board Exam Prep Course Reviewer for the Neonatal Therapy Certification Board Exam | 06/2026 - Present |
| Content Expert for LSU Shreveport OTD Program NICU Capstone | |
| Subject Matter Expert for Neonatal Therapy Certification Board Exam |
Teaching Experience
| OT608, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Group Process and Leadership | Summer 2025-2026 - 2025 |
| OT616, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Pediatrics I | Fall |
| 640, SHRP, Course, Course Director, OT: Psychiatric/Psychosocial | Fall |
| OT 624, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Pediatrics II | Spring |
| OT 620, SHRP, Course, Occupation-Based Practice II | Spring |
| OT625, SHRP, Course, Pediatric Fieldwork I | Spring |
| OT 629, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research Proposal I | Spring |
| OT 639, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research Proposal II | Summer |
| OT 685, SHRP, Course, Capstone Advisor, Doctoral Capstone Project | Spring |
| OT 649, SHRP, Course, Faculty Research Advisor, Research Project I | Fall |
| OT 659, SHRP, Course, Faculty Research Advisor, Research Project II | Spring |
| CONJ 611, Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Medical Neuroscience & Behavior I | Annual - 2020 |
| PT638, SHRP, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Neurological Aspects of PT Practice III | Fall |