Department Of Occupational Therapy

The event included a panel of national experts discussing mental health issues in occupational therapy practice and research.

The event included a panel of national experts discussing mental health issues in occupational therapy practice and research.

Dr. Sherrilene Classen will lead two six-hour pre-conference institutes on March 20 as part of the American Occupational Therapy Association, or AOTA, INSPIRE 2024 Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida.

The pre-conference institutes will be held on March 20 in Orlando.

Several University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions faculty were recognized with honors, awards and appointments in 2023.

Faculty members have discovered that Occupational Therapy Equal Access Clinic student volunteers have carried their experiences into the classroom as peer leaders, translating real-world experiences into mentorship and guidance for fellow students as they seek answers to complex problems using clinical judgement.

The department’s 2023 graduation event included capstone poster presentation sessions, professional networking and a career fair, as well as pinning, awards and white coat ceremonies.

The department hosted a full day of activities December 14 to honor the 55 graduates of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy 2023 class.

Bob Levenson and Grace Dunlevy work with the PHHP department of occupational therapy to fund cooperative program for adults with disabilities at the Transitions Life Center.

Drs. Anna Galloway and Becky Piazza recently participated in reciprocal reviews outside of their disciplines. The experience gave them new ideas and perspectives and offered another unexpected benefit: the opportunity to develop relationships with faculty members they likely would not have met outside of their typical work responsibilities.