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Department Of Occupational Therapy

Margaret Odom named as a PHHP 2017 Superior Accomplishment Award winner

Margaret Odom Renner, an academic assistant II in the occupational therapy department, supports all aspects of the Master of Occupational Therapy program, from program inquiries to admissions to fieldwork and graduation certification. This includes, among other duties, organizing admissions data for more than 400 applicants and handling the…

Inaugural Sandra Edwards Colloquium 2017

The Department of Occupational Therapy hosted the inaugural Sandra Edwards Colloquium on February 18, 2017. The keynote speaker was Elizabeth R. Skidmore, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA.

Sherrilene Classen named UF chair of occupational therapy

Sherrilene Classen, Ph.D., M.P.H., an internationally recognized scientist in driving rehabilitation, has been named chair of the department of occupational therapy at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions. Sherrilene Classen, PhD, MPH Classen is…

UF OT program to offer free vehicle checks for older drivers

The University of Florida department of occupational therapy will offer CarFit, a free national program, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. in Gainesville. CarFit is designed to help older drivers fit more comfortably and safely in their…

Third Time’s A Charm

Dr. Orit Shechtman with Emily Maltby, Emily Szafranski and Zari Whittaker, 2015 graduates of the college’s bachelor’s in health science, pre-OT track. Amid…

Gift to OT Department Establishes Annual Colloquium

Al Garcia and Sandra Edwards Al Garcia wanted to give his wife, Sandra Edwards, a gift that was truly unique. “I’ve seen husbands give their spouses diamonds or jewelry, but I wanted to do something that has different value and…