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University of Southern California
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USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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USC Chan OS/OT Faculty Practice

USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice Mental Health Fellowship

The USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice (OTFP) offers a fellowship program to provide Lifestyle Redesign® training opportunities to licensed occupational therapy practitioners from around the globe.

Fellowship Program Features

The purpose of the USC OTFP Fellowship program is to foster the development of expertise in administering the Lifestyle Redesign intervention to individuals living with chronic physical and mental health conditions.

The fellowship curriculum will include more than 1,400 hours of didactic and clinical education, mentored service delivery and non-mentored service delivery and will cover topics including pathophysiology of chronic conditions, occupation-based and evidence-based practice guidelines, safety regulation and ethical practice guidelines, interpersonal skills, and professional engagement. Fellows will be paired with a faculty clinician and will engage in training, structured mentoring sessions and scholarly activities to enhance their clinical practice and leadership skills. Throughout the experience, fellows will work on interprofessional teams, engage in public speaking, and participate in community engagement activities. The fellowship will expedite the process of meeting requirements for the Lifestyle Redesign certification, as fellows will complete the didactic content and clinical hours needed to apply.

The fellowship program is currently in candidacy status with the American Occupational Therapy Association. See additional information about the OT Faculty Practice and current programs.

Anticipated Timeline

Application Requirements and Selection Process

Eligibility Criteria

Fellowship Program Goals

Fellowship Coordinator

Lindsey Shomer OTD, OTR/L ⟩
Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy
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(323) 442-3340

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USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice
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(323) 442-3340
Fax: (323) 442-3351

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