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USC-designed smartphone app aims to get older adults “Moving Up” ⟩
June 3, 2020

Chan in the Media Clinical Faculty Health and Wellness Research Technology

Less than 10% of people aged 65 and up meet the national guidelines for physical activity. USC researchers are seeking to increase this figure through Moving Up, a mobile phone app geared toward older adults.

By Rishbha Bhagi / USC Viterbi School of Engineering Stacey Schepens Niemiec has long been passionate about using technology to improve the health and wellness of older adults. She became concerned with the widening of a “digital divide” among older adults that was limiting their access to…

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Six Trojans featured in May issue of OT Practice ⟩
May 22, 2020

Chan in the Media Clinical Faculty

Five USC Chan faculty members and one alumna made the pages of the May 2020 issue of OT Practice magazine.

By Mike McNulty Five USC Chan faculty members and one alumna made the pages of the May 2020 issue of OT Practice magazine. The cover article, “Helping Clients Prepare for and Recover From Lung Transplant,” was written by alumna Wesley Chen MA ’18, OTD ’19, Assistant Clinical Professor Jamie…

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Smart squad ⟩
May 11, 2020

Chan in the Media Community and Partners Faculty Research Technology

By Chandrea Miller / USC Provost They've been called one of the most junior teams to lead a USC collaboration fund center — they, as in, Dr. James M. Finley, Assistant Professor, USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, Dr. Judy Pa and Dr. Sook-Lei Liew, both, Assistant Professors,…

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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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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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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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The Art of Occupational Therapy ⟩
January 30, 2020

Academics and Courses Faculty Health and Wellness Students

For Amber Bennett, arts and crafts have always been meaningful. From constructing doll houses to making stained glass pieces and weaving baskets, Bennett has engaged in creative projects for as long as she can remember

By Noelle Schorn “Engaging in something meaningful to you can contribute to your health.” For Amber Bennett, arts and crafts have always been meaningful. From constructing doll houses to making stained glass pieces and weaving baskets, Bennett has engaged in creative projects for as long as she…

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Division names its first-ever director of diversity, access, and equity ⟩
January 27, 2020

Diversity, Access, Equity Faculty

Karrie Kingsley to serve in newly created administrative role.

Karrie Kingsley, Director of Diversity, Access, and Equity and associate professor of clinical occupational therapy Associate Clinical Professor Karrie Kingsley has been named the first Director of Diversity, Access, and Equity of the USC Chan Division, according to an announcement made today by…

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Lessons in leadership ⟩
January 16, 2020

Academics and Courses Associations and Bodies Faculty Students

What I learned during my capstone externship with Katie Jordan.

By Melissa Martinez MA ’19, OTD ’20 The USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy strives to prepare future clinicians who will become leaders in the field. Leadership themes and training are woven into our entire curriculum, including a leadership capstone course during…

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Meet the three Trojans running for national association office ⟩
January 10, 2020

Associations and Bodies Faculty Students

Editor's note: On Jan. 30, results of AOTA's 2020 elections were made available online (AOTA member log-in required), and each of the three USC Chan candidates won their respective races. Fight On! Faculty members and student are hoping to make a difference in 2020 and beyond. Two USC Chan faculty…

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