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Zhixin Liu 刘芷忻 OTD ’24

家乡：中国广州
项目：作业治疗专业博士，2024级

Residency Focus: Adult, Oncology, Chronic Conditions
实习方向：成人，肿瘤，慢性病

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 obtained my bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Therapy from Guangzhou Medical University.
我在广州医科大学获得学士学位，专业是康复治疗学。

What do you like about occupational therapy?
你喜欢作业治疗的什么？
Actually, during my undergraduate studies, I primarily focused on courses related to PT. It was during my master’s program that I started to explore courses in OT. OT is a fascinating, enjoyable, creative, and meaningful discipline. Through my OT education, I learned how to “live life to its fullest”, and continually enrich my life by engaging in a variety of meaningful occupations.
我本科时主要学习的是PT的课程，直到硕士期间才开始接触OT课程。OT是一门奇妙的、有趣的、创造性的、有意义的学科，通过学习OT，我学会了如何“live life to its fullest”，也学会了不断地通过各种各样有意义的作业活动丰富自己的生活，让自己成为一个有趣的人。

What is the focus of your residency?
你在目前的实习点主要学习/做什么？
My clinical residency site is Keck Hospital, where I observe experienced occupational therapists, practice evaluations and treatments for different conditions under their supervision , and gain experience in documentation. In my research residency at the LRCC lab, I work as an OTD research assistant, primarily involved in projects such as REAL-T and FEEL-T1D.
我的临床实习点是Keck hospital。我跟着专业的、有丰富经验的治疗师观察不同疾病的评估和治疗，并学习文书记录。在我的科研实习点LRCC lab中，我作为OTD研究助理参与辅助了REAL-T、FEEL-T1D等研究项目。

How do you plan to advance OT in China?
你计划如何推进OT在中国的发展？
My plan at USC is to further my knowledge in OT, oncology, and chronic disease management, accumulating clinical experience and research expertise. Based on this foundation, I aspire to work as an occupational therapist in a hospital. If possible, I would like to engage in clinical practice and research related to cancer rehabilitation and collaborate with professionals from various disciplines to develop comprehensive cancer rehabilitation programs.
我计划在USC学习OT、肿瘤及慢性病治疗的相关知识，积累临床实践和科研经验。在此基础上，我计划在医院里做作业治疗师。如果可以的话，我想开展肿瘤康复的临床实践及科研项目，与其他学科的专业人士合作，探讨制定肿瘤康复方案。

What are your favorite occupation(s)?
你最喜欢的作业活动是什么？
One of my favorite occupations is going for walks or traveling. While in Beijing, I frequently visited parks and scenic spots, finding relaxation and solace in nature. I am also passionate about music and was a member of the PKUHSC No.38 choir. I enjoyed wonderful and joyful times singing with my friends.
我最喜欢的作业活动是散步或旅游。在北京时，我经常去各个公园或景点游玩，放松身心。我还很喜欢音乐，我曾是北医38号合唱团的一员，我和我的朋友们总能一起度过非常美好愉快的时光。

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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.