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USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Alisa

April 11, 2013
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On Tuesday I was invited to speak at the Exploring Health Careers Panel at USC University Park Campus as part of Pre-Health Week. It was great to see so many students interested in the healthcare fields. Among those on the panel were students studying to be a physician’s assistant, optometrist, nurse, physical therapist, and of course, occupational therapist. My side of the table was the most festive since it is, after all, occupational therapy month! Yay! Free buttons for everyone. It was great to be back and mingle with eager undergrads again. After the event, I took a box of pizza home for my residents. While walking back, there is this guy who was sitting near the church, trying to get people to enjoy a free movie screening. A simple “hello” turned into a twenty-minute conversation about occupational therapy. I, of course, knew the drill and fed him pizza while pitching OT to him. He was so intrigued by my kindness and equated my act of generosity like what Jesus would do, which I politely declined. Nonetheless I educated him about OT. I feel so lucky to be at USC, meet cool people, and educate those around about OT. Fight on!

Exploring Health Careers Panel