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Abby Godinez OTD ’25

What brought you to occupational therapy?
A small girl that I nannied for 5 years, who has Rett syndrome, and opened up my world to occupational therapy.

What area of practice are you interested in?
I am interested in working in pediatrics!

What are some of the occupations you engage in?
I grew up in a small town near the mountains; I love to ski, bike, climb and run. I’m open to trying new sports. I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?
India — I’ve heard incredible things about the lifestyle, food and people.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Whenever something pops into your head, do it then or you’ll keep postponing it.

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USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 133, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003

ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The USC entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) is accredited by ACOTE®. View our program’s ACOTE® standards public data. ACOTE® c/o the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.®, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 652-AOTA, www.acoteonline.org.

Professional program graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. All states require licensure to practice; a felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for the NBCOT® OTR certification examination or attain state licensure. Program results from the NBCOT® can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.