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.
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.
RECENT NEWS
UF OT Presentations at AOTA INSPIRE 2024
UF Occupational Therapy will present on a Scientific Research Panel, at Federal Sections Day, and during various poster sessions at AOTA INSPIRE…
The art of occupational therapy
In Dr. Becky Piazza’s class, OTD students learn about policy change through arts participation.
The enduring influence of academic mentorship
Dr. Lela Llorens’ gift of a spider plant has lasted a lifetime.
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.
QUARTERLY PROGRESS NOTES FROM OUR CHAIR
Winter 2023 Issue
We are delighted to share the last of 2023 UF Department of Occupational Therapy newsletter with you. Here you can read about the significant…
Fall 2023 Issue
Welcome to the Fall 2023 issue of the UF OT newsletter! We are happy to provide you with an update and overview of some of the accomplishments and…
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…
Department Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Mar 21
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AOTA INSPIRE 2024 Annual Conference & Expo
All Day
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UFOT Annual Alumni Reception @ AOTA INSPIRE Conference
5:30pm to 7:30pm
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Mar 22
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Mar 23
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Apr 23
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Apr 26
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OTD Information Session (webinar)
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Jun 06
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Jun 07
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Jun 08
AOTA INSPIRE | 2024 Annual Conference & Expo
UFOT Annual Alumni Reception
Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM EST
Location: Howl at the Moon Orlando
Reunite with classmates at the UFOT Alumni Reception during the AOTA INSPIRE Conference.