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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
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 4th among all public universities in the nation.
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RECENT NEWS
Supporting next generation AI research
Raghuveer Chandrashekhar (mentor: Hongwu Wang, PhD) is one of five inaugural PHHP student recipients of the college’s Ph.D. Fellowship in Artificial…
Stefanie Bodison receives AOTA Roster of Fellows…
The Roster of Fellows Award recognizes occupational therapists who have made a significant contribution to the profession.
UF OT faculty celebrate our awesome OT admin…
The OT Faculty took the time to celebrate the OT Staff with words of gratitude and encouragement, along with some sweet treats to eat.
QUARTERLY PROGRESS NOTES FROM OUR CHAIR
Summer 2022 Issue
We hope you will find our Summer newsletter informative and telling of UF OT’s continued expansion, evolution, and excellence in research…
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…
Department Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Oct 13
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OTD Program Information Session (on-campus)
1225 Center Drive, Gainesville, FL, United States
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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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.
