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It’s Never Too Late for Graduate School ⟩
April 30, 2020

Academics and Courses Students

Chan student ambassador Kat Hylton talks to three students who pursued a new occupation to become an occupational therapist

By Kat Hylton MA ’20 Changing careers in order to return to grad school is a big decision that nobody makes without thought and contemplation. Each and every path on the educational journey to arrive at USC Chan is unique. As we approach May’s commencement, I asked a few of USC Chan’s…

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Healthcare for the Homeless ⟩
March 26, 2020

Academics and Courses Clinical Community and Partners Students

Student Ambassador Kaho interviews OTD student Julian Prado about his decision to pursue the OTD and work with the homeless population in Los Angeles.

What made you want to pursue an OTD degree? I decided to pursue an OTD degree because I wanted to be able to have a clinical experience within a role emerging practice area and be able to cultivate the role under the guidance of mentorship. My mentor, Dr. Deborah Pitts has years of experience…

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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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For student Timothy Wang, it’s OK to fall asleep in class ⟩
March 13, 2020

Health and Wellness Students

In support of Day4Naps, a global narcolepsy awareness day on March 14, Wang shared with student ambassador Kaho Ishizuki more about his condition and how it has shaped his life and aspirations.

Timothy Wang is a bachelor’s-to-master’s student in the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. After spending his childhood in Houston, he moved to Los Angeles two years ago to attend college. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family, reading, photography,…

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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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Art for refugees ⟩
January 22, 2020

Students

Chelsea Rivera MA ’19, OTD ’20 (photo provided courtesy of Chelsea Rivera) Name Chelsea Rivera ’19, OTD ’20 Hometown New Orleans, Louisiana Residency site Art for Refugees in Transition (A.R.T.) Cartagena, Colombia Why did you decide to pursue your OTD? I’ve always wanted to teach at a…

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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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China Initiative Visits Beijing | November 17–24, 2019 ⟩
December 18, 2019

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

Purpose In November 2019, the China Initiative team travelled to Beijing to support the instructors and students of the inaugural class of the USC-PUHSC dual degree occupational therapy master’s program at PUHSC. China Initiative Director Dr. Julie McLaughlin Gray, and OTD Resident Psalm Chang…

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