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Occupational therapy for dancers: A senior project by Adam Vesperman ⟩
May 6, 2020
Academics and Courses Chan in the Media Students
By Brigid Murphy / USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance Adam Vesperman, a 2020 grad of the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, also earned a Minor in Occupational Science. (Photo by Mike Esperanza) USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance Student Adam Vesperman (BFA ’20) saw his senior project as a way to…
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It’s Never Too Late for Graduate School ⟩
April 30, 2020
Academics and Courses Students
Chan student ambassador Kat Hylton talks to three students who pursued a new occupation to become an occupational therapist
By Kat Hylton MA ’20 Changing careers in order to return to grad school is a big decision that nobody makes without thought and contemplation. Each and every path on the educational journey to arrive at USC Chan is unique. As we approach May’s commencement, I asked a few of USC Chan’s…
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Making the case for environmentally-informed occupational therapy ⟩
April 22, 2020
Chan in the Media Faculty Lifestyle Redesign
As Earth Day turns 50, Camille Dieterle looks at the future of occupational therapy's approaches to more sustainable living
By Mike McNulty Today marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. Earth Day was first commemorated on April 22, 1970, in a rare alignment of political will, media attention and student-led grassroots activism. What was originally envisioned as rallying for…
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Managing Stress ⟩
April 15, 2020
Stress Management Tips for National Stress Awareness Day, from Dr. Tracy Jalaba of the USC OT Faculty Practice.
By Tracy Jalaba OTD, OTR/L In its most basic definition, stress is our body’s response to a demand. With the introduction of the COVID-19 pandemic and all the protective measures put in place to try to wrangle it, there has been no shortage of new demands for our bodies to try to adjust to! While…
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Healthcare for the Homeless ⟩
March 26, 2020
Academics and Courses Clinical Community and Partners Students
Student Ambassador Kaho interviews OTD student Julian Prado about his decision to pursue the OTD and work with the homeless population in Los Angeles.
What made you want to pursue an OTD degree? I decided to pursue an OTD degree because I wanted to be able to have a clinical experience within a role emerging practice area and be able to cultivate the role under the guidance of mentorship. My mentor, Dr. Deborah Pitts has years of experience…
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More Than Just a Class, A Community ⟩
March 19, 2020
Academics and Courses Clinical Diversity, Access, Equity Faculty Students
Hi! I am your occupational therapist. Are you ready to participate in today’s activities?
By Student Ambassador Kat Hylton ¡Hola! Soy su terapeuta ocupacional. ¿Esta listo para participar en las actividades de hoy? (Translation: Hi! I am your occupational therapist. Are you ready to participate in today’s activities?) This is an example of the phrases we are learning in OT 566…
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USC Chan tops U.S. News’ ranking of the nation’s occupational therapy programs ⟩
March 17, 2020
Academics and Courses Chan in the Media
No. 1 spot reflects reputation among academic leaders
By Mike McNulty The USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy is once again home to the top occupational therapy educational program in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Grad Schools rankings released today. The occupational therapy graduate…
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For student Timothy Wang, it’s OK to fall asleep in class ⟩
March 13, 2020
In support of Day4Naps, a global narcolepsy awareness day on March 14, Wang shared with student ambassador Kaho Ishizuki more about his condition and how it has shaped his life and aspirations.
Timothy Wang is a bachelor’s-to-master’s student in the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. After spending his childhood in Houston, he moved to Los Angeles two years ago to attend college. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family, reading, photography,…
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A “hands-on” approach to teaching ⟩
February 13, 2020
Academics and Courses Clinical Faculty Lifestyle Redesign Students
Janice Rocker, who spends most of her time working in the hand therapy clinic at Keck Hospital of USC, brings her clinical experience to the classroom for OT 562 “Advance Practice in Hand Therapy and Physical Agent Modalities.”
By Kevin Uhrik / HSC News As a student in the entry-level master’s program at USC, I am grateful for the opportunity to be taught and mentored by the clinical faculty members of the Chan Division. The clinical faculty members at USC have a longstanding history of both teaching and clinical…
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Response to COVID-19: PKUHSC Program Transitions to Online Teaching Even Before USC Chan ⟩
February 4, 2020
Academics and Courses China Initiative Community and Partners Pandemic
PKUHSC instructors Dr. Hui (Angela) Wang and Dr. Liguo Qian quickly shift classes online and adapt to accommodate stay-at-home orders in Beijing.
The first time Dr. Hui (Angela) Wang met her students was on January 4th, 2020 — during the last week of the PKUHSC fall semester. Dr. Wang, a China Initiative scholar, had completed her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at USC Chan, and just returned to China to continue her Post-Professional…
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