Welcome!

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.

Apply Now Vision & Mission

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

5th 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

Continuing Education 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 5th among all public universities in the nation.

In the Spotlight

Assistant Professor And Director Of Sensory Development Lab

Stefanie Bodison, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA

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.

Alumni & Giving

We are proud of our amazing alumni!

UFOT alumni practice in diverse settings, lead research, and hold state and national occupational therapy leadership positions.

Drs. Becky Piazza and Sherrilene Classen celebrate with alumni during the PHHP Outstanding Alumni Awards Ceremony 2022.

Department Calendar

Upcoming Events

Oct 04
1. I-DAPT Seminar Series #1
  
  12:00pm to 1:00pm
Oct 25
1. OTD Program Information Session (on-campus)
  
  2:00pm to 3:00pm
Nov 08
1. I-DAPT Student Roundtable
  
  1:00pm to 2:00pm
Dec 06
1. End of Year Party (with OT Dept.)
  
  All Day
Jan 17
1. I-DAPT Faculty Research Roundtable
  
  12:00pm to 1:00pm
Jan 25
1. The 9th Annual Sandra Edwards Colloquium
  
  9:00am to 1:00pm
Feb 07
1. I-DAPT PhD Student Roundtable
  
  12:00pm to 1:00pm
Mar 07
1. I-DAPT Seminar Series #2
  
  All Day
Apr 18
1. I-DAPT Faculty Research Roundtable
  
  All Day
May 16
1. I-DAPT Seminar Series #3
  
  All Day

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