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Madison Jimenez MA ’23

What brought you to occupational therapy?
My big brother, who received OT services growing up, and my ever-growing desire to help people!

What area of practice are you interested in?
I am interested in a neuro-rehab setting for adults, the nervous system excites me! Both of my grandparents worked at Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center, and it is my dream to continue their legacies!

What are some of the occupations you engage in?
Some of my favorite occupations are paddleboarding, roller-skating with my mom, practicing yoga, and playing with my 3 Boston Terriers.

If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?
The Mykonos islands of Greece!

If you were famous, what would you be famous for?
My buddha bowls! I would argue that they could make anyone go vegan!

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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.