Occupational Therapy

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Meet the students from the College of Public Health and Health Professions, a diverse group dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world. These students come from various backgrounds, united by their passion for health and their commitment to making a positive impact. They bring unique…

Dr. Joanne Foss, a PHHP professor emerita, developed a new scholarship to support the next generation of occupational therapists.

A distinguished delegation from the Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital visited Gainesville from Feb 26-27, immersing themselves in UF's rehabilitation practices.

Dr. Lela Llorens' gift of a spider plant has lasted a lifetime.

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

The Department of Occupational Therapy hosted the eighth annual Sandra Edwards Colloquium on January 27, 2024. The theme for this year's Colloquium was "The 360-Degree View of Mental Health and Well-Being for Occupational Therapy." Our keynote speaker was Dr. Ginny Stoffel, Associate Professor Emerita, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.

Dr. Stefanie Bodison, joined the UF Occupational Therapy department as an Assistant Professor in 2021. She is an active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and serves as an associate editor for the American Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Please join us for the Rehabilitation Science Seminar for a talk titled “Barriers and Facilitators of People with and without Disabilities in Accepting Autonomous Shuttle Services” with Dr. Sherrilene Classen, Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Florida on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The seminar will begin…

The College of Public Health and Health Professions recognized seven alumni whose accomplishments represent the highest levels of achievement.