Latest Chan Division News
The Doctor(ate) is in ⟩
February 21, 2019
Academics and Courses Clinical Students
As many of our Accelerated Master's to OTD students begin to plan for the doctoral program next year, four current OTD students — Kaitlyn Cruz, Laryssa Green, Keilani Phillips, and Phillip Lee — discuss their experiences with our Student Ambassador Etta.
Why did you decide to pursue your OTD? Kaitlyn: I decided to pursue my OTD for many reasons: to advance the profession of occupational therapy, to lay down a foundation to be a leader in the field, to progress towards my future goals and to overall prepare me as the best clinician I can possibly be.…
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New course on thriving at USC and beyond earns rave reviews ⟩
February 14, 2019
Academics and Courses Faculty Health and Wellness Students
In a low-stress class geared toward incoming freshmen, students develop skills to lead balanced and fulfilling lives.
By Eric Lindberg / USC Today Debbie Lee didn’t realize how much she was ignoring her health and wellness. The USC junior has a packed schedule — serving as president of the undergraduate student body and volunteering with a Christian ministry on campus while pursuing her political science major.…
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For faculty with OT spouses, love actually is all around ⟩
February 14, 2019
Have you ever wondered what it would be like, both personally and professionally, to date or marry a fellow occupational therapist? Would it affect how you manage your household? Or how you raise children?
Collaboration with Katie Jordan, Kim Lenington and Danny Park Edited by Joyce Yoo Three USC Chan faculty members have partners who are also fellow occupational therapists. On this Valentine’s Day, read what the Jordans, the Leningtons and the Parks have to say about life and love in an exclusively…
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China Initiative scholars at the halfway point of their USC journey ⟩
February 5, 2019
Chan in the Media China Initiative Community and Partners International Students
By Evan Nicholas Yijun “Jane” Liu and Hui “Angela” Wang knew they were in for an adventure when they accepted a 2017 offer to become USC Chan’s China Initiative Scholars. As such, Yijun and Hui will earn both master's and clinical doctorate degrees at USC before accepting positions in…
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DAE Committee brings fresh perspective to the issue of diversity in the Chan Division ⟩
January 17, 2019
Diversity, Access, Equity Faculty Students
By Evan Nicholas It’s widely accepted that institutions of higher learning have an ethical obligation to promote diversity, but a growing body of evidence suggests that, within healthcare professions, diversity is much more than a moral issue. In the United States, people of color still die most…
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How to THRIVE in 2019 ⟩
January 7, 2019
Academics and Courses Health and Wellness
Are you sick of making resolutions that you never stick to? Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy, Ashley Uyeshiro Simon, OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, shares with us a few strategies to jumpstart your new year to not only survive, but to THRIVE.
© MarekPhotoDesign.com / Adobe Stock Ashley Uyeshiro Simon, OTD, OTR/L, MSCS Self-Reflection The first step to THRIVE in this New Year is to engage in some self-reflection. Ask yourself, “What are the top three values and beliefs that I hold most dear, that define who I am as a person?” Once…
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Election Q&A with Katie Jordan ⟩
January 3, 2019
Associations and Bodies Clinical Faculty
Katie Jordan (Photo by Glenn Marzano) Katie Jordan, associate chair of occupational therapy clinical services and clinical professor, has officially announced her candidacy in the 2019 elections held by the American Occupational Therapy Association. Jordan is running for the position of Director to…
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Bodison to receive AOTF Ayres Award ⟩
January 1, 2019
Associations and Bodies Awards Faculty
Award recognizes career-long dedication to the science and practice of sensory integration and processing.
Stefanie Bodison Assistant Professor of Research Stefanie Bodison ’92, MA ’93, OTD ’10 has been named the 2019 recipient of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation's A. Jean Ayres Award. The Ayres award recognizes commitment to research-related development or testing of occupational…
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On its 20th anniversary, “Occupation as Ends, Occupation as Means” as relevant as ever ⟩
December 19, 2018
Chan in the Media Clinical Faculty
How the 1998 article explained occupation-based practice to a generation of clinicians and students.
By Evan Nicholas MA ’19 Julie McLaughlin Gray (Photo by Hannah Benet) Julie McLaughlin Gray's now-familiar article, "Putting Occupation into Practice: Occupation as Ends, and Occupation as Means," turns 20 years old this year. During the past two decades, this seminal work has captured attention…
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How your senses can help you better enjoy the holidays ⟩
December 13, 2018
Tips from an occupational therapist for a healthy, happy, holiday season.
By Tessa Milman Wondering how to manage stress this holiday season? Running out of time to recharge and relax? As a full-time working mother of two little ones, I know what it is like to have limited “me time.” If you are feeling pressed for time at this time of year, consider using your senses…
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