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Chen Gong 公晨 OTD ’22

家乡：中国山东省莱芜
项目：作业治疗专业博士，2022级

Residency Focus: Hand Therapy
实习方向：手外伤康复

Where did you receive your bachelor’s degree and in what major?
你在哪里获得你的本科学士学位, 主修什么专业？
I received my bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation therapy from Sun Yat-sen University.
我在中山大学获得了康复治疗学的学士学位。

What do you like about occupational therapy?
你喜欢作业治疗的什么？
All in all, I like the core values of occupational therapy. In the 21st century, occupational therapy retains a holistic view of the patient. I am convinced that occupation is not only a means of therapy, but also the ultimate goal of intervention.
总而言之，我喜欢作业治疗所拥有的核心价值。在21世纪，作业治疗保持了对患者的整体观。我坚信，作业不只是治疗的手段，也是干预的最终目标。

What are some memorable moments from your residency experience?
在你的实习经历中有哪些难忘的时刻？
I have received a lot of support and help from the China Initiative, which I really appreciate. At the same time, I also created and presented a poster at the 2022 AOTA INSPIRE Conference, where I shared my scientific research findings. It has been a pleasure to interact with occupational therapy practitioners and scholars throughout the United States. I have also gained many experiences related to clinical practice.
我从中国促进项目获得了无微不至的支持，对此我非常感激。我还在2022年AOTA年会中进行了海报展示，分享了我的科学研究发现。我很高兴与来自全美的作业治疗从业者和学者互动交流。我也获得了很多与临床实践相关的经验。

How do you plan to advance OT in China?
你计划如何推进OT在中国的发展？
I plan to start with scientific research. I will conduct OT or OS research, apply for research funds, publish papers, and utilize data to support the applicability and significance of occupational therapy within the Chinese context. Later, I will become an occupational therapy practitioner that integrates medical practice, teaching and research, promotes the unique values of OT and actively explores the localization of occupational therapy.
我计划先从科研做起。我将开展作业治疗或者作业科学的研究，申请研究基金，发表文章，并利用数据来支持作业治疗在中国背景下的适用性和意义。之后，我将成为一名集医学实践、教学、科研于一体的作业治疗从业者，弘扬OT的独特价值，积极探索作业治疗的本土化。

What are your favorite occupation(s)?
你最喜欢的作业活动是什么？
I like hiking. The fresh air and the pleasant scenery helps me de-stress and release me from the pressure of life for a while. I also like reading.  While reading, a cup of black tea can make it even better. And of course, playing the guitar. I like singing, even though I’m not that good at it.
我喜欢徒步旅行。新鲜的空气和怡人的景色帮我减压，让我从生活的压力中暂时解脱出来。我还喜欢阅读。读书时，饮一杯红茶，甚佳。当然，我还喜欢弹吉他。我喜欢唱歌，尽管唱得不好。

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ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is 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) is accredited 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.

Professional program graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. All states require licensure to practice; a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT® OTR certification examination or attain state licensure. Program results from the NBCOT® can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.