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Two faculty members earn year-end nods ⟩
May 8, 2014

Awards Community and Partners Faculty

By Mike McNulty IPGC wins Extraordinary Engagement Award Two division faculty members received year-end awards from university organizations in recognition of their dedication to serving students and the community. Assistant clinical professor Ashley Halle (pictured second from left) received an…

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JEP and occupational therapy — New mini courses ⟩
May 8, 2014

Academics and Courses Chan in the Media Community and Partners Health and Wellness Students

JEP pilots its first semester introducing OT mini courses with great response from students

By Madison Aguirre MA ’14/USC JEP Newsletter April marks the start of OT Awareness Month. But, what is OT? As a second-year master's student in USC's Division of Occupational Science (OS) and Occupational Therapy (OT), I am quite familiar with this question. According to USC's Division of OS and…

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OT Practice magazine highlights division’s efforts in primary care ⟩
April 28, 2014

Chan in the Media Clinical Community and Partners Faculty

Occupational therapists are breaking new ground in working with other medical professionals within a key emerging health care model — primary care

By Andrew Waite/OT Practice As Michelle Farmer OTD, OTR/L, described the patient who was 12 weeks pregnant, extremely disorganized, anxious, depressed, and hallucinating, Brian Prestwich, MD, wanted to offer his perspective. “So what do I see as a physician?” asked Prestwich, the then medical…

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Dental visits can be daunting for autistic children ⟩
April 25, 2014

Autism Chan in the Media Clinical Community and Partners Faculty Research

Sharon Cermak wants to make the experience more kid-friendly

By Rob Russow MA ’14/USC Today Professor Sharon Cermak Do you dread going to the dentist? You may have good reasons: With its whirring drills, bright operatory lights and strong scents, the dental office experience can overwhelm even the most stoic patient. But for children with autism — many of…

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Occupational therapy students help peer ramp up project ⟩
October 16, 2013

Chan in the Media Community and Partners Diversity, Access, Equity Students

By Jen Waters/USC News To many, do-it-yourself renovation projects can be a costly headache waiting to happen. But for Donna Ozawa, who can take a look at a person’s home and see potential for healthier living, it’s a real passion. With two decades of experience in disciplines including…

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Division helps launch Interacting With Autism website ⟩
October 1, 2013

Alumni Autism Chan in the Media Community and Partners Faculty

By Lauren Evashenk/USC News Interacting With Autism, a video-based website, was unveiled at a Sept. 28 launch celebration at the USC School of Cinematic Arts co-sponsored by the USC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. Originated three years ago by University Professor Marsha…

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Collaboration is the key for interprofessional health program ⟩
July 17, 2013

Chan in the Media Clinical Community and Partners Students

Collaboration between professional students, including occupational therapy graduate students, is key to the success of USC's Interprofessional Geriatrics Curriculum, thanks in part to assistant professor of clinical occupational therapy Ashley Halle. Read more about how Collaboration is the key for…

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Occupational Therapy Student Receives Schweitzer Fellowship ⟩
June 5, 2013

Awards Chan in the Media Clinical Community and Partners Students

Master’s student Ingrid Leu is one of seven USC graduate students who have been named 2013-2014 Albert Schweitzer Fellows. The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship supports university graduate students to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. Fellows partner with a community-based…

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Classmates Rally Around USC Student ⟩
May 15, 2013

Chan in the Media Community and Partners Students

With one touch last summer, what was just another day in the life of a Trojan graduate student suddenly became something much more. “It was the third day of school and I was in class, touching my neck,” recalled Caryn Roach, a student in the entry-level professional program of the USC Division…

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Interdisciplinary Pilot Program To Help Seniors, Disabled Residents ⟩
December 18, 2012

Chan in the Media Community and Partners Diversity, Access, Equity Faculty Health and Wellness Students

USC's Interprofessional Geriatric Group, a pilot project involving faculty and students from the Keck School of Medicine of USC, the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, and others, is developing interdisciplinary student-faculty teams to assist chronically ill residents with…

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