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Students
Pursuing research for the OTD ⟩
February 22, 2019
Academics and Courses Clinical Research Students
Student Ambassador Etta interviews Meghan Neureither about her work as an OTD Resident.
Why did you pick the research track? I chose the research track because I have always had an interest in research, but was not sure about committing myself to a four-year PhD program. Working in research has been incredible, and allowed me to think on the larger scale, and bigger picture. It is…
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The Doctor(ate) is in ⟩
February 21, 2019
Academics and Courses Clinical Students
As many of our Accelerated Master's to OTD students begin to plan for the doctoral program next year, four current OTD students — Kaitlyn Cruz, Laryssa Green, Keilani Phillips, and Phillip Lee — discuss their experiences with our Student Ambassador Etta.
Why did you decide to pursue your OTD? Kaitlyn: I decided to pursue my OTD for many reasons: to advance the profession of occupational therapy, to lay down a foundation to be a leader in the field, to progress towards my future goals and to overall prepare me as the best clinician I can possibly be.…
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New course on thriving at USC and beyond earns rave reviews ⟩
February 14, 2019
Academics and Courses Faculty Health and Wellness Students
In a low-stress class geared toward incoming freshmen, students develop skills to lead balanced and fulfilling lives.
By Eric Lindberg / USC Today Debbie Lee didn’t realize how much she was ignoring her health and wellness. The USC junior has a packed schedule — serving as president of the undergraduate student body and volunteering with a Christian ministry on campus while pursuing her political science major.…
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China Initiative scholars at the halfway point of their USC journey ⟩
February 5, 2019
Chan in the Media China Initiative Community and Partners International Students
By Evan Nicholas Yijun “Jane” Liu and Hui “Angela” Wang knew they were in for an adventure when they accepted a 2017 offer to become USC Chan’s China Initiative Scholars. As such, Yijun and Hui will earn both master's and clinical doctorate degrees at USC before accepting positions in…
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DAE Committee brings fresh perspective to the issue of diversity in the Chan Division ⟩
January 17, 2019
Diversity, Access, Equity Faculty Students
By Evan Nicholas It’s widely accepted that institutions of higher learning have an ethical obligation to promote diversity, but a growing body of evidence suggests that, within healthcare professions, diversity is much more than a moral issue. In the United States, people of color still die most…
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A game like no other: Healing Spaces targets Alzheimer’s, dementia patients ⟩
August 23, 2018
Chan in the Media Community and Partners Faculty Health and Wellness Research Students Technology
The game — USC alum Gabriela Gomes’ MFA thesis project — is a multisensory experience created to help adults suffering from neurodegenerative diseases to relax and connect with their caregiver.
By Joanna Clay / USC News Multisensory video game Healing Spaces offers an immersive experience to help adults suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. (Screencap courtesy of Healing Spaces/Gabriela Gomes) Stein Duker pointed out that Healing Spaces is also unique in that it curates a whole…
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USC Chan gives back ⟩
July 9, 2018
Chan in the Media Community and Partners Events Students
Student-led Occupational Therapy and Science Council organizes OT Month activities.
By Yoko Ellie Fukumura and Elissa S. Lee/Occupational Therapy Association of California Newsletter Lady Gaga joins USC Chan students at the 2018 March for Our Lives in Downtown Los Angeles In honor of OT Month, the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy chose to celebrate…
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Meet the Class of 2018 ⟩
May 7, 2018
Academics and Courses Events Students
Before the 135th USC Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 11, meet some of the outstanding Trojans receiving degrees in occupational science and occupational therapy.
Melody McKay, Master of Arts Degree in Occupational Therapy Melody McKay (Photo by Hong Le) Amid the hustle and bustle of studying for her "final finals" of graduate school, Melody McKay MA ’18 still seeks the same work-life balance she has been mastering since her first day in USC Chan's master's…
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Why I chose USC ⟩
March 19, 2018
Chan in the Media Diversity, Access, Equity Health and Wellness Students
Occupational therapy graduate student Joyce Yoo MA ’19 tells USC HSC News why she chose to pursue her education and training at USC Chan.
By Joyce Yoo MA ’19/USC HSC News Photo courtesy of Joyce Yoo "In order to share why I chose USC, I must first explain why I decided to pursue occupational therapy. Though it has many different definitions, I have defined OT as beautiful disruptions. It goes without saying that life is not…
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Varun Soni to keynote 2018 commencement ⟩
March 5, 2018
Events Students
By Bryan Kang MA ’18 Photo by Michael Owen Baker/USC Varun Soni, USC’s Vice Provost for Campus Wellness and Crisis Intervention and the Dean of Religious Life, will deliver the keynote address at USC Chan’s 2018 commencement ceremony on May 11. In his role as Vice Provost, Soni has been a…
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