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Sarah Kim MA ’19

What brought you to occupational therapy?
When I was in high school, my little cousin was diagnosed with autism. My family felt discouraged about the outlook of any improvement, but then he was introduced to an occupational therapist. His OT was the warmest and most compassionate person, and she instilled confidence and hope in both my little cousin and our family. She incorporated sports, music, and art into his therapy, and I was drawn to the creativity of OT. I love how OT is so relational and versatile!

What area of practice are you interested in?
Pediatrics, Adult Rehabilitation.

What are some of the occupations you engage in?
I enjoy playing piano, playing tennis, hiking, reading, journaling, and cooking!

If we opened your fridge, what would we see?
Whatever fruits are in season, lots of eggs, chicken, and leftover Chipotle.

What do you think is the greatest invention of mankind?
Music.

If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?
South America.

How do you want to be remembered?
I want to be remembered for not taking life too seriously, loving God, and loving people!

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USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 133, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003

ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The USC entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) has applied for accreditation and has been granted Preaccreditation Status by ACOTE®. View our program’s ACOTE® standards public data. ACOTE® c/o the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.®, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 652-AOTA, www.acoteonline.org. The program must complete an on-site evaluation and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®).

Professional program graduates are eligible to apply for certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. Program results from the NBCOT® can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.