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2017 Commencement: Joseph Christian Ungco OTD ’17 ⟩
May 9, 2017

Clinical Diversity, Access, Equity Events Students

By Mike McNulty Joseph Christian Ungco, member of the USC Chan OTD degree class of 2017/Photo by Heather Van Buren Joseph Christian Ungco ’07, ’14, MA ’16, OTD ’17 has a clear vision for the profession’s future. Thanks in part to the occupational therapy doctorate degree he will receive…

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2017 Commencement: Alicia Mendoza MA ’17 ⟩
May 8, 2017

Events Students

By Mike McNulty Alicia Mendoza, member of the USC Chan master's degree class of 2017/Photo by Angela Lally For as long as she can remember, Alicia Mendoza MA ’17 has admired the work of Christian missionaries. In occupational therapy she found a career with similar attributes: provision of needed…

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AOTA president Amy Lamb keynotes 2017 commencement ⟩
April 26, 2017

Associations and Bodies Events Lectures and Talks Students

By Mike McNulty 2017 USC Chan commencement speaker Amy Lamb/Photo courtesy of the American Occupational Therapy Association Amy Lamb OTD, OT/L, FAOTA, president of the American Occupational Therapy Association and an occupational therapy faculty member at Eastern Michigan University, will deliver…

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Building better doctor’s visits for adults with autism ⟩
April 20, 2017

Autism Clinical Conferences Events Faculty Research

Newly funded study aims to improve primary health care encounters of autistic adults

By Mike McNulty/USC Today Challenges with communication, environmental factors and decision-making processes can add to the anxiety of a doctor's visit for a person with autism./Photo by Martin Kenny (Flickr) During his first visit to the doctor’s office, Bobby fled from the waiting room, ran…

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Painted Brain at USC’s APGSA ⟩
March 28, 2017

Chan in the Media Community and Partners Events

By Kristina Han/Painted Brain Suminagashi artwork courtesy of the Painted Brain This past week, the Painted Brain (PB) joined USC’s Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (OT) in an art workshop hosted by Asian Pacific Graduate Student Association (APGSA) for students…

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Practical tips for Brain Injury Awareness Month ⟩
March 22, 2017

Clinical Events Health and Wellness

By Mike McNulty More than 12 million Americans live with a brain injury caused by any number of non-hereditary or non-developmental reasons such as disease, oxygen deprivation or tumors. The scope of brain injuries ranges from mild to severe, and symptoms can exhibit as personality changes, trouble…

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USC Chan appoints new associate dean, chair ⟩
February 1, 2017

Autism Events Faculty Research

Dr. Grace Baranek to lead USC’s occupational science and occupational therapy program

By John Hobbs MA ’14 Updated article was originally released on Aug. 23, 2016. The USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy welcomes newly appointed associate dean and chair, Grace Baranek on Feb. 1. Grace Baranek PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Baranek comes to USC from the University…

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Five Trojans aboard 2017 Rose Parade float ⟩
December 29, 2016

Alumni Associations and Bodies Events Faculty

Occupational Therapy Association of California float commemorates 100-year anniversary of profession's founding

Float rendering courtesy of the Occupational Therapy Association of California/Fiesta Floats On the morning of Jan. 2, 2017, five USC Trojans will be floating high above the streets of Pasadena, Calif., during the world-famous Tournament of Roses® Rose Parade. The Trojans will be riding on board…

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2016 White Coat Ceremony Infographic ⟩
August 26, 2016

Events Students

On August 26, 233 talented Trojan occupational therapy students begin or renew their commitment to the values and ideals of our noble profession as they enter (or re-enter) academia during our 2016 White Coat Ceremony. Here is a quick look at these stellar Trojans! Fight On!

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Clark visits Toronto to deliver 2016 Cardwell Lecture ⟩
June 23, 2016

Events Faculty Lectures and Talks Lifestyle Redesign

By Mike McNulty Florence Clark, associate dean, chair and Mrs. T.H. Chan Professor of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, delivered the 2016 Thelma Cardwell Lecture at the University of Toronto on June 22. Her lecture, entitled “Occupational Therapy as Life Design: Fortifying Health and…

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