My New [School] Year Resolutions
As I enter my third year at USC and feel the approaching presence of the start of my grad years, I can’t help but reflect on my time at USC so far. Through classes, organizations, friendships, and…
Together,
We Go
Further.
Discover the Power of Occupation.
Entry-Level OTD students Andrew Anderson OTD ’27, Katelyn Tiu OTD ’27 and Tobechi Udeh OTD ’27 find community and Trojan Family here at USC Chan.
By the Numbers
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OT Graduate Program Ranking
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Alumni Living in 16 Countries on 6 Continents
9:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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NBCOT® Certification Exam Pass Rate
Welcome to USC Chan
Discover the power of occupation — the science behind how everyday activities restore meaning, spark joy and connect us to what matters most.
Dorothy Ecker, 90
September 28, 2026
Renowned therapist, research assistant, manager and faculty member dedicated more than five decades to occupational therapy.
Life, Redesigned
August 5, 2026
“Nothing has helped me with my anxiety and my depression and my life more than occupational therapy,” says Jennifer Hong, a psychiatrist and Keck School of Medicine of USC psychiatry fellow who has been participating in Lifestyle Redesign, a program supporting students to improve their mental health and everyday lives through meaningful routines.
Randomized study finds Lifestyle Redesign® occupational therapy generated $250,000 in health care savings for primary care patients with diabetes
July 21, 2026
Cost–benefit study finds preventative occupational therapy significantly decreased emergency department visits and hospital stays.
The results are in: Lifestyle Redesign® heals patients, wallets alike
July 7, 2026
Healthier daily routines can mean fewer hospital visits.
Occupational scientist Karla Ausderau joins USC Chan faculty
July 1, 2026
Ausderau’s research focuses on improving health and well-being of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
From Destruction to ‘Dena Strong’
The Eaton Fire of January 2025 inflicted pain and loss on members of the USC Chan community. Now, hope defines their respective futures.
Kindred Spirits
A new mural painted by a renowned Angeleno artist, and the community-centered process to create it, both inspires and connects the Trojan Family.
Life Lessons Three Decades in the Making
Longtime guest lecturer Michael Sugar reflects on his 30 years of sharing perspectives and experiences with USC occupational therapy students.
The Bear Necessities of Entrepreneurship
For this alum, launching a small business was a combination of occupational therapy insights, parenting experiences and a willingness to dream big.
Trojan Family Q&A with Tina Dimopoulos
Tina (Sehremelis) Dimopoulos ’15, MA ’16, OTD ’17 is the founder of Pulse OT, in New York City.
10 Patient Care Sites
Our faculty OTs treat patients in the Keck Medicine of USC hospitals, at the USC OT Faculty Practice
locations and throughout the community.
15 Research Labs
Our 15 research labs accelerate the movement of discoveries and best practices into everyday uses with
real-world impacts. USC faculty researchers currently manage more than $37.3 million of federal grant funding.
Student Voices
From Classroom to Community: My OT 340 Service-Learning Experience
One of the coolest classes that I have taken at USC would have to be Dr. Ashley Uyeshiro Simon‘s OT430: Animal and Human Interconnections in Daily Life course, which is offered under the…