Latest Chan Division News

USC Chan begins strategic planning ⟩
March 1, 2018

Academics and Courses Clinical Faculty Research Students

On Jan. 7, the USC Chan Division began the process of building a new five-year strategic plan to guide its vision and mission, according to a Mar. 1 memo released by Associate Dean and Chair Grace Baranek. "This comprehensive Strategic Plan will account for internal and external opportunities and…

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Interview with student Kim Jones MA ’18 ⟩
February 23, 2018

Academics and Courses Diversity, Access, Equity Students

February is Black History Month, and Student Ambassador Erika Lim MA ’18 spoke with master's degree student Kim Jones MA ’18 about what led her to occupational therapy, her experiences as a student at USC Chan and how identity, authenticity and diversity enable occupational therapists to provide the best service possible.

Photo courtesy of Kim Jones Thanks for meeting with me, Kim! Let’s start with the simple stuff: Why did you choose to pursue a career in occupational therapy? I was in an Intro to Kinesiology class and the professor was talking about this “holistic perspective” and how occupational therapists…

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China Initiative Visits Beijing and Kunming | March–April 2018 ⟩
February 15, 2018

China Initiative Community and Partners Conferences Faculty International Lectures and Talks Students

Purpose In March and April, members of the USC Chan China Initiative team traveled to Beijing and Kunming. In Beijing, they visited the PKU 6th Hospital (Peking Mental Health Institute), the Beijing Haidian District Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital and the Xueyuan Road Community Service…

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China Initiative Visits Hong Kong, Beijing, and Fuzhou | December 2017 ⟩
February 15, 2018

Associations and Bodies China Initiative Community and Partners Conferences Faculty International Lectures and Talks Students

Purpose In December, a USC Chan China Initiative delegation visited Hong Kong, Beijing and Fuzhou. In Hong Kong, members of the team visited and dined with Mrs. T.H. Chan and her family including USC Trustee Ronnie C. Chan MBA ’76. In Beijing, team members attended and delivered presentations at…

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Okay Cupid, what’s occupation got to do with it? ⟩
February 14, 2018

Alumni Events Health and Wellness

On Valentine's Day 2018, dating coach, occupational therapist and USC Chan alumna Karen McCarthy shares insights from her qualitative study on the habits and occupations of dating. Learn more about McCarthy at karenmccarthycoaching.com.

By Karen McCarthy MA ’04, OTD ’08 with Kimberly Kho A little over six years ago, I made a major life-changing decision: I left my comfortable life in Manhattan Beach, California, and moved to Ireland. I took a major pay cut for my new job, but I did it for love, certain that I would find my…

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Parents warned about ‘bleach therapy’ for treating autism ⟩
February 6, 2018

Autism Chan in the Media Faculty

By Gigen Mammoser/healthline Photo courtesy of healthline "Desperate parents in the United Kingdom, Canada, and United States are reportedly using a bleach solution in an attempt to cure autism, sometimes in children as young as 2 years old. Proponents have touted chlorine dioxide (often referred to…

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New USC study shows occupational therapy improves health, quality of life of young adults with diabetes ⟩
January 19, 2018

Chan in the Media Faculty Health and Wellness Lifestyle Redesign Research

NIH-funded REAL Diabetes study is first occupational therapy research trial to appear in diabetes literature

By Mike McNulty / USC Today / HSC News New results from a University of Southern California-led research study demonstrate the distinct value of occupational therapy for improving the health and quality of life of young adults living with diabetes. Research participants who completed the Resilient,…

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Lawlor begins term as AOTF board chair ⟩
January 5, 2018

Associations and Bodies Faculty

Term as chair of AOTF's Board of Trustees runs until 2020

Mary Lawlor / Photo by Phil Channing On Jan. 1, Associate Chair and Professor Mary Lawlor began her term as chair of the American Occupational Therapy Foundation's Board of Trustees. The term runs until 2020. "I am delighted, honored and privileged to accept this new position," Lawlor said. "I look…

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Keeping pain at bay ⟩
December 31, 2017

Chan in the Media Faculty Health and Wellness

Assistant Research Professor Stacey Schepens Niemiec offers tips for better pain management in the New Year

By Lita Smith-Mines/Boating Times Long Island Photo courtesy of Boating Times Long Island The advice “pace yourself” is often expressed when someone appears in danger of burning out by doing too much, too fast. It’s also excellent counsel to persons trying to cope with painful or fatiguing…

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Florence Clark to retire from USC in 2018 ⟩
December 22, 2017

Faculty

Florence Clark, Mrs. T.H. Chan Professor of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Florence Clark, the holder of the Mrs. T.H. Chan Professorship of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and the division's former administrative leader of nearly 28 years, will retire in early 2018.…

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