Gloria Hernandez OTD ’26

What are some favorite personal occupations you engage in?

My favorite personal occupations that I engage in are swimming, basketball, and the gym. I have learned during grad school that balance is key and you don’t have to give up what you love to do.

Tell us about your favorite memory from the program so far.

My favorite memory from the program is meeting my OT friend group. Being able to have friends that I could lean on and make the experience of grad school truly fulfilling is the best memory. To share experiences and blossom together on the road to becoming occupational therapists is amazing!

What are the food and beverage items you most recently consumed?

I recently had a banana matcha from Eyes Peeled Coffee! This is my favorite banana matcha, but their pandan matcha is good too. I am a matcha and coffee girly and love exploring different coffee shops!

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USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

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ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is in Accreditation–Inactive status 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 sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. Program results from the NBCOT can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.