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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
Chair’s address to students during town hall…
The Occupational Therapy department is taking action to start addressing a culture change that is both necessary and critical so that each one of our…
OT PhD student Carlyn Ellison selected for CTSI…
Under the mentorship of Drs. Classen and Struckmeyer, PhD student Carlyn Ellison from the Department of Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation…
Message from the Chair
I am very much troubled, as I am sure you are too– by the recent killing of Mr. George Floyd. The heinous circumstances surrounding his unrightfully…
In the Spotlight
Clinical Associate Professor And Director, Certificate In Driver Rehabilitation Therapy Program
Dr. Jamie Pomeranz
Recently appointed as the Director of the Social and Behavioral Science concentration in the PhD program in Public Health and as the Coordinator of the Social and Behavioral Science Program Faculty.
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…
Summer 2018 Issue
Welcome to the 2nd 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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Aug 18
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OTD Orientation (Mandatory)
Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy Building, 1225 Center Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
9:00am to 3:30pm
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Aug 19
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OTD Orientation (Mandatory)
Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy Building, 1225 Center Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
9:00am to 3:30pm
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Sep 11
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Canceled – 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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Oct 23
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OTD Information Session (webinar)
online webinar
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Harrell Medical Education Building
SAVE THE DATE – Sandra Edwards Colloquium 2021
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Aging in Place
Keynote Speaker: Susan Stark, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, Neurology and Social Work
Program in Occupational Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
