UNC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

UNC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy http://tinyurl.com/sotaspringapparel This is the official page for the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at UNC Chapel Hill.

For questions about the MSOT admissions process, please post your inquiry under the "Discussions" tab on this page or email OSInfo@med.unc.edu. Please note that questions containing private information should be sent via email rather than posted on the discussion board. It is recommended that prospective applicants read the admissions page and all the related links for before contacting the division for information. Admissions Page:
http://www.med.unc.edu/ahs/ocsci/degree-programs/ms-admissions

Support Division of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy students!UNC’s nationally ranked Occupational Science an...
12/02/2025

Support Division of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy students!

UNC’s nationally ranked Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy program is committed to a future where the humanitarian values of occupational therapy are embraced by society—ensuring every person has the opportunity to lead a life that is complete, meaningful, & contributory to others.

Your gift helps us:

📚Deliver the best possible education and training to future occupational therapists & occupational scientists
✏️Award scholarships to ensure broad access to this impactful program

Join us this Tar "Heal" Tuesday and invest in the future of occupation-centered and evidence-based care! Your support empowers students, researchers, and practitioners to support individuals and communities to participate in meaningful occupations

Give today to support Occupational Therapy education at UNC!

🔗https://go.unc.edu/2025OSOTGiveToday


UNC Department of Health Sciences

🍂Today's ADL: Ate Delicious Lunch. The best breaks come with community & a potluck 😊UNC MSOT c/o 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ shared sus...
11/26/2025

🍂Today's ADL: Ate Delicious Lunch.

The best breaks come with community & a potluck 😊UNC MSOT c/o 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ shared sustenance & connection in the midst of a busy time of the semester.

Enjoy the break, we will see you soon!

11/25/2025

Join Emily Lagnese, UNC MSOT c/o 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣7️⃣, as she reflects on a week of being in the UNC MSOT program☕☀️💻💪📚

🔁Our Diabetes Research & Wellness Collaborative is looking for volunteers for a type 1 diabetes clinical trial. We will ...
11/24/2025

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Our Diabetes Research & Wellness Collaborative is looking for volunteers for a type 1 diabetes clinical trial. We will study the impact of a 12-week occupational therapy telehealth intervention for the caregiver/parent of a child living with T1D.

Criteria:
- Caregiver must be > 19 yrs,
- Child diagnosed with T1D and 2-11 yrs,
- Live > 1 hr from a pediatric endocrinologist in North Carolina, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Kansas;
- English-speaking with internet access.

What you receive:
-12 OT sessions OR 3 conversations/activities;
-14 week supply of the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor
- ‎$75 in gift cards

See website & fill out the GENERAL INTEREST FORM.
We will then reach out with more information about how to get involved.

IRB #25-0708; NCT07212790

Shining their light 🔦UNC MSOT c/o 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ students are entering the final weeks of their FWII experiences. We are s...
11/24/2025

Shining their light 🔦

UNC MSOT c/o 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ students are entering the final weeks of their FWII experiences. We are so thankful to our fieldwork educators, especially our UNC MSOT alumni; we couldn't do this without you!

Clockwise starting from top left image:
💫Miranda Bravo, UNC MSOT c/o 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣, in school-based practice under the supervision of UNC MSOT alum Noam Shemer

💫Angel Brinson, UNC MSOT c/o 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣, in school-based practice under the supervision of UNC MSOT alum Kimberly Bailliard & faculty Dr. Linn Wakeford at the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) as the LEND Trainee

💫Sam DeJohn, UNC MSOT c/o 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣, in an outpatient pediatric setting under the supervision of Mallory Blackburn.

🌿North Carolina recognizes National Rural Health Day each year on the third Thursday of November🌿Nearly 1 in 3 North Car...
11/20/2025

🌿North Carolina recognizes National Rural Health Day each year on the third Thursday of November🌿

Nearly 1 in 3 North Carolinians live in a rural area of the state, and according to the NC Office of State Budget and Management, our rural communities are quickly growing.

Learn more about the 2025-2026 Occupational Therapy Rural Health Committee (OTRHC) members and what rural health means to them.

🌻"Rural health became meaningful to me through my undergraduate coursework in public health, which emphasized how rurality shapes health outcomes by influencing access to healthcare, education, nutrition, and other resources...Through the OTRHC, I'm eager to support rural North Carolina communities and to grow my knowledge in public health focused occupational therapy approaches for promoting positive health outcomes.” -Jess Burger, UNC MSOT c/o 2027

🌻"As I have grown in my personal and professional life, I have furthered my passion for supporting underserved and overlooked communities. Being a part of the OTRHC has allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of the healthcare needs of rural North Carolina...I am so grateful and honored to be part of serving North Carolina's communities through connection, understanding, and advocacy." -Sophia Bone, UNC MSOT c/o 2027

🌻“Being part of the OTRHC is especially meaningful to me because rural health is woven into both my personal values and my family history. My family grew up in rural communities in North Carolina, and their experiences shaped how I understand resilience, connection, and the importance of accessible care. To me, rural health means ensuring that everyone, regardless of where they live, has the opportunity to thrive, participate fully in their daily occupations, and receive the support they need to live healthy, independent lives...Through collaboration, advocacy, and genuine partnership with rural communities, I’m grateful for the opportunity to support meaningful change and help advance equity across North Carolina.” -Zoey Strickland, UNC MSOT c/o 2027

11/13/2025

Join Miranda Bravo, OTS c/o 2026, as she shows us a day in the life of a fieldwork 2 student. ☕🚗🏫🐕

In recognition of Veterans Day, we’re proud to highlight UNC MSOT c/o 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ student Berit Boyle, a U.S. Coast Gua...
11/11/2025

In recognition of Veterans Day, we’re proud to highlight UNC MSOT c/o 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ student Berit Boyle, a U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate & former active-duty officer. Berit reflected on how this experience influenced her journey to pursuing a MSOT, as well as living by the guiding principle of "Semper Paratus," which means "always ready."

"While I was in the U.S. Coast Guard, I felt most aligned with my sense of purpose during opportunities to provide individualized support - compassionately explaining operations to a family whose father was lost at sea, volunteering with the Lunch Buddy program, or providing support to survivors of sexual assault as a Victim Advocate. Reflecting on those moments helped guide me to the profession of occupational therapy, where I can assist clients to engage in meaningful occupations in support of their health and well-being. I hope my experiences in the U.S. Coast Guard will help me remain 'Semper Paratus' as a practitioner and serve me and my clients well."

Thank you, Berit!

🔗Veteran & Military Student Resources: https://go.unc.edu/UNCVeterans

🚗UNC OS/OT Division members are on the move! Check out the latest from our traveling team:📍Dr. Kathryn "Katie" Sorensen ...
11/05/2025

🚗UNC OS/OT Division members are on the move! Check out the latest from our traveling team:

📍Dr. Kathryn "Katie" Sorensen delivered the following keynotes & led series: UNC Department of Health Sciences,Novant Health Third Annual Southeast Clinical Educator Symposium keynote, American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA Certificate Program Workshop in Wilmington, N.C., USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy White Coat Keynote, Southeast Piedmont AHEC 3 part series, American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA Academic Leadership Council Fieldwork Breakout Keynote, North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association session & Keynote speaker at the OTAC Occupational Therapy Assn. of California.
🔗 https://go.unc.edu/k2ECj

📍Dr. Nancy Bagatell will be presenting at Society for the Study of Occupation: USA annual conference in Galveston, T.X. on the following paper co-authored by Dr. Linn Wakeford, "The Ethnographic Study of Space: Lessons in Occupation and Access."

📍Dr. Vanessa Jewell will be speaking (November 2025) at the following University of Florida Rehabilitation Seminar Series in Gainesville, F.L.: "Using a community-engaged research approach to create and test occupational therapy assessments and interventions for rural families with children with type 1 diabetes."

📍Dr. Ryan Lavalley delivered the keynote address for the West Virginia Occupational Therapy Association's 29th Annual Conference in Charleston, W.V. 🔗https://go.unc.edu/i8KEe

📍Sara Kelleher Peña served as trainee from Dr. Sorensen at the American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA Fieldwork Educators Certificate Program Workshop & was a speaker at the UNC Department of Health Sciences, Novant Health Third Annual Southeast Clinical Educator Symposium, both in Wilmington, N.C

🎉The Division of OS/OT is proud to congratulate Bridgette LeCompte, MS, OTR/L who has been promoted to Associate Profess...
10/31/2025

🎉The Division of OS/OT is proud to congratulate Bridgette LeCompte, MS, OTR/L who has been promoted to Associate Professor! 🎊

Bridgette has served as the Consultant for Occupational Therapy to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction since 2020 and is also the AOTA Representative Assembly North Carolina representative (2025-2028).

Attending the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association conference? Come by & say hi! 👋📆Friday, Oct. 2412:30-3:30 ...
10/24/2025

Attending the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association conference? Come by & say hi! 👋

📆Friday, Oct. 24
12:30-3:30 p.m.
"Beyond the Ramp and Reacher: Preparing Clients for Wheelchair Life"
Kathryn Sorensen, OTD, OTR/L

📆Saturday, Oct. 25
"Application of Therapist Readiness Flowchart as a Tool to Decrease Practitioner Injury"
Co-presenter Hilary Till, OTR/L

We hope to see your application soon!The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program deadline is Oct. 24, 2...
10/21/2025

We hope to see your application soon!

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program deadline is Oct. 24, 2025. We recommend applicants apply before the actual deadline to make sure all required materials are submitted.

Be sure to check our Web site for more information: 🔗https://go.unc.edu/r9G8L

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