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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

CEU Online Program
Learn from experts in the field, University of Florida faculty, with unlimited access to all online CEU courses.
Chair’s Message
Welcome from our chair
Dr. Sherrilene Classen
The UF Department of Occupational Therapy is nationally renowned for its excellent programs in occupational therapy education and research, and is ranked 4th among all public universities in the nation.

RECENT NEWS
UFOT delegation presented at 2022 OT Summit of…
A delegation of four faculty and five PhD students presented at the 2022 Occupational Therapy Summit of Scholars, hosted at the University of…

Faculty Spotlight: Rebecca Piazza, OTD, MS…
Dr. Becky Piazza joined the Occupational Therapy department in 2021. She is a licensed occupational therapist with over 20 years’ experience and is…

Dr. Sherrilene Classen Receives a Faculty…
Dr. Sherrilene Classen has received a UF Faculty Enhancement Opportunity Award, entitled: ”Leadership and Spirituality—A “new” model for PHHP…

QUARTERLY PROGRESS NOTES FROM OUR CHAIR
Spring 2022 Issue
Our Spring semester is transitioning into an early Florida Summer – with an abundance of activities, programs, projects, and progress in our…
Winter 2021 Issue
With touches of Fall everywhere in North-Central Florida, we are reminded that this year is drawing to a rapid end— and what a year it was! Like…
Summer 2021 Issue
With joy and delight, I am introducing you to our Department’s Summer 2021 Progress Notes Newsletter. The University of Florida’s Department of…
Department Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Jul 07
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OT Equal Access Clinic
Telehealth (Appointments only)
5:00pm to 7:00pm
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Jul 14
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OT Equal Access Clinic
On-site (Appointments only)
6:00pm to 8:00pm
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Jul 15
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OTD Information Session (webinar)
online webinar
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Jul 21
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OT Equal Access Clinic
Telehealth (Appointments only)
5:00pm to 7:00pm
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Jul 28
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OT Equal Access Clinic
On-site (Appointments only)
6:00pm to 8:00pm
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DEI Task Force
Our purpose is to foster an academic community that practices the values, culture, perspectives, and competencies needed to realize the full participation and innovative capacity of all Department of Occupational Therapy students, staff, and faculty by enacting principles of accountability, justice, inclusion, equity, and diversity.
