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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.
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RECENT NEWS
Addressing the death of eight people, including…
On behalf of the Department of Occupational Therapy, I want to express our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the eight people…
UF OT Presentations at AOTA INSPIRE 2021
UF Occupational Therapy will present a short course, a panel, and various posters at AOTA INSPIRE 2021. Learn about the dates and times when you can…
I-MAP Co-Investigator Meets with David Lydon from…
Dr. Prerna Poojary, an I-MAP co-investigator, provided a talk at the Flaglerbroadcasting radio show to discuss the VA funded driving workshop.
QUARTERLY PROGRESS NOTES FROM OUR CHAIR
Spring 2021 Issue
Exiting 2020 has brought me to the realization that all of us—consciously or unconsciously – has come to hit the “Control-Alt-Delete button”…
Fall 2020 Issue
2020 has been the year of the unthinkable. COVID 19 has taken the lives of more than 194,000 U.S. citizens as of this writing. Racial injustice was…
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…
Alumni & Giving
#OTMonth
April is National Occupational Therapy Month!
The UF College of PHHP and the Great Department of Occupational Therapy are celebrating by spotlighting OT alumni who invest in the department and the profession as clinical Fieldwork Educators and Capstone Mentors. Thank you!
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Department Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Apr 13
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OT EAC PDQ Fundraiser
PDQ Restaurant, 3403 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA
5:00pm to 9:00pm
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Apr 15
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AOTA INSPIRE: UFOT Poster
5:00pm to 6:00pm
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Apr 16
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AOTA INSPIRE: UFOT Poster
4:00pm to 5:00pm
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Apr 20
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AOTA INSPIRE: UFOT Poster
5:00pm to 6:00pm
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Apr 23
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AOTA INSPIRE: UFOT Poster
4:00pm to 5:00pm
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Live Online | On Demand
AOTA INSPIRE 2021
Kicks Off Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Join AOTA and thousands of your colleagues to recharge your energy, sharpen your mind, and face the future with confidence.
