Occupational Therapy

Welcome to UF OT!

Welcome to the department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Florida. Housed within the College of Public Health and Health Professions, we lead research innovations, present thriving and varied educational programs, embrace a clinician–scientist model, and serve the occupational needs of people, organizations and populations.

UF Occupational Therapy ranked #3 among all public universities in the United States

Fast Facts

1st Public university in Florida to offer OTD program, and nationally to offer BHS-OTD & CDRT programs

100% Pass rate for our graduates on the NBCOT exam over multiple consecutive years

3rd Our graduate program ranking among public AAU universities

10 Faculty members who are on the AOTA Roster of Fellows or inducted into the AOTF’s Academy of Research

Our Programs

Recent News

PHHP faculty receive university seed funding

The University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions Office of Research would like to congratulate college faculty members who have received 2025 seed funding from the university…

AJOT Authors & Issues

Consuelo M Kreider, Sergio Romero and fellow researchers discuss their new article in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy on the role of families in videoconference home assessments.

In the Spotlight

Assistant Professor And Director Of Sensory Development Lab

Stefanie Bodison, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Welcome to the department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Florida. Housed within the College of Public Health and Health Professions, we lead research innovations, present thriving and varied educational programs, embrace a clinician–scientist model, and serve the occupational needs of people, organizations and populations.

Stefanie Bodison

Alumni & Giving

We are proud of our amazing alumni!

Drs. Becky Piazza and Sherrilene Classen celebrate with alumni during the PHHP Outstanding Alumni Awards Ceremony 2022.

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