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UF Department of OT Seeks Candidates for Post-Doctoral Opportunity

The post-doctoral fellow will conduct high-quality multidisciplinary research and who are interested in moving towards an academic research career with a focus on issues related to professional competence. The funding for this opportunity has been provided through a grant from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). The…

OT Department Alum of the Year

Our alumnus of the year, Dr. Stagliano, graduated from the Masters in Health Science program. Students know her from her role as an adjunct instructor in the MOT program. Local OTs know her from her years as a local OT clinician at both UF Health and the Malcom Randall…

Dept. of Defense grant awarded to Dr. Sandra Winter and colleagues

Dr. Sandra Winter, a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, and her colleagues Drs. Sherrilene Classen, Charles Levy, Michael Marsiske and Babette Brumback, have been awarded a Department of Defense (DOD) grant. This grant is a four year, 1.9 million dollar,…

MOT Program Joins OTCAS for Admissions

For the 2015 MOT admission cycle, applicants will use the OT Centralized Application service (OTCAS).  Through OTCAS applicants can check their department application status in real time using any computer with internet access. In this centralized location, prospective students will upload application data, references, transcripts and other application materials reducing…

April is OT Month!

“Occupational Therapy: Living Life To Its Fullest™” April is National Occupational Therapy Month—during the month of April University of Florida occupational therapy students and UF Health OT clinicians take the opportunity to showcase the distinct value of our profession. Community occupational therapy practitioners and University of Florida OT students…

SOTA helps raise money ‘For the Kids’

SOTA participated in Dance Marathon at UF for the first time this year, having 4 members represent the organization. Each danced 26.2 hours to raise money and awareness for the Children’s Miracle Network at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. SOTA raised a total of $2,456.49, which is an incredible feat…