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We will lead research innovations, present thriving and varied educational programs, embrace a clinician–scientist model, be fiscally healthy, and serve the occupational needs of people, organizations and populations.
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
4th 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
OTD
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
For students holding a bachelor’s degree seeking an entry-level professional OT degree
BHS-OTD
Occupational Therapy Combined Program
For undergraduate students applying to the Bachelor of Health Science program at the University of Florida
RSD
Rehabilitation Science Doctoral
For students interested in a career in rehabilitation science
DRT
Professional Certificate in Driver Rehabilitation Therapy
For licensed health care professionals with at least a bachelor’s degree
Chair’s Message
Welcome from our chair
Dr. Sherrilene Classen
The UF’s Department of Occupational Therapy is nationally renowned for its excellent programs in occupational therapy education and research.
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RECENT NEWS
UFOT Offers Free Online Continuing Education…
Through April 30, 2020, there will be no charge for all of our online continuing educations courses.
Faculty Spotlight: Linda Struckmeyer, PhD, OTR/L
Working with students to develop their professional identities as occupational therapists is something that Dr. Linda Struckmeyer, Clinical Assistant…
Drs. Liu and Angell each awarded AOTF Research…
Dr. Liu has been awarded a Two-Year Implementation Research Grant and Dr. Angell a Health Services Research Grant both from the American Occupational…
QUARTERLY PROGRESS NOTES FROM OUR CHAIR
2019-2020 UFOT Greater Good Report
I invite you to learn more about our mission in our 2019-2020 UFOT Greater Good Report. This updated report celebrates our recent achievements and…
Spring/Summer 2019 Issue
I am delighted to bring you the Spring/Summer 2019 edition of the UFOT Progress Notes: a publication to inform you of the incredible developments…
Winter 2018 Issue
Welcome to the 3rd edition of UFOT Progress Notes; a publication designed to keep you in touch with news and developments in the Department of…
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Department Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Apr 17
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OTD Information Session (webinar)
online webinar
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Jun 12
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OTD Information Session (on-campus)
1225 Center Drive, Gainesville, FL, United States
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Jul 10
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OTD Information Session (webinar)
online webinar
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Sep 11
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OTD Information Session (on-campus)
1225 Center Drive, Gainesville, FL, United States
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Sep 18
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OTD Information Session (webinar)
online webinar
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
2020 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo Canceled
March 26-29, 2020
AOTA has made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Conference & Expo and all pre-Conference events, scheduled for March 25-29 in Boston, due to the continued rapid spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
