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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
Sandra Edwards Colloquium 2022
The Department of Occupational Therapy will host the sixth annual Sandra Edwards Colloquium on February 12, 2022 as a live virtual online event. The…
UF occupational therapy students help TLC clients…
The University of Florida’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy students were featured in this Gainesville Sun article, highlighting third-year student…
OT researcher and collaborators receive $4.8…
Investigators aim to determine the best way to deliver crisis prevention mental health services for youth and young adults with IDD and their…
QUARTERLY PROGRESS NOTES FROM OUR CHAIR
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…
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”…
Department Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Jan 26
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar: Dr. Antje Mefferd, PhD CCC-SLP
live-streamed via Zoom
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Mar 18
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OTD Information Session (webinar)
online webinar
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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May 13
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OTD Information Session (webinar)
online webinar
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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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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Sep 09
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OTD Information Session (webinar)
online webinar
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Live virtual online event
Sandra Edwards Colloquium 2022
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Functional Cognition in Occupational Therapy: Assessment, Intervention and Technology Across the Lifespan
Earn up to 4 CEU’s
Keynote Speaker: Timothy Wolf, OTD, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Associate Dean for Research and Professor and Chair
Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Professions, University of Missouri
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.
