Mark E. Hardison is Assistant Professor at the UNM School of Medicine (SOM) Occupational Therapy Graduate Program. He received his masters degree in occupational therapy from Tufts University and his PhD in Occupational Science from the University of Southern California's Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. Dr. Hardison's research expertise is in mixed-methods clinical trials, musculoskeletal disorders, upper extremity rehabilitation, and applications of mindfulness interventions in occupational therapy. At the SOM Occupational Therapy Graduate Program, he teaches Evidence-Based Practice.