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 #5 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

BHS-OTD

Occupational Therapy Combined Program

For undergraduate students applying to the Bachelor of Health Science program at the University. of Florida

OT programs

DRT

Professional Certificate in Driver Rehabilitation Therapy

For licensed health care professionals with at least a bachelor’s degree.

OT programs

CEU

Continuing Education Online Program

Learn from experts in the field, University of Florida faculty, with unlimited access to all online CEU courses.

OT programs

Recent News

Students, faculty have strong showing at Florida Occupational Therapy Association conference

Department of Occupational Therapy students, faculty and preceptors took home several awards at this year’s annual conference.

PHHP Outstanding Alumni 2025

Seven graduates are recognized for contributions to clinical care, public health practice, education, research and policy.

Welcome new students

The college welcomed hundreds of new faces this week as classes kicked off for the start of the 2025-2026 academic year.

Finding my voice and breaking barriers

Avanna Tiwarie shares her journey as a Doctor of Occupational Therapy student with hearing loss.

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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