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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
Faculty Spotlight: Heidi M Horwitz, MEd, OTD…
Dr. Horwitz brings 10 years of experience as a fieldwork educator to UF OTD Program.
Sandra Edwards Colloquium 2021
The Department of Occupational Therapy will be hosting the fifth annual, but first virtual, Sandra Edwards Colloquium on February 6, 2021. The theme…
Dr. Wang received an R-21 award from the National…
Dr. Zheng Wang’s project is titled Cerebellar and basal ganglia contributions to neuromotor decline in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
QUARTERLY PROGRESS NOTES FROM OUR CHAIR
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…
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…
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Department Calendar
Upcoming Events
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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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Nov 06
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OTD Information Session (webinar)
online webinar
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Feb 06
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SAVE THE DATE – Sandra Edwards Colloquium 2021
Harrell Medical Education Building, 1104 Newell Dr, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
7:30am to 5:30pm
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Live virtual online event
SAVE THE DATE – Sandra Edwards Colloquium 2021
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Aging in Place: Best Science for Best Practice in Occupational Therapy
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
