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

01/29/2026

Join Brenna for class collaboration, coffee, a children & youth course, & her personal, meaningful activities for occupational balance ☕💃📚

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day is designated as a National Day of Service to honor Dr. King's lifelong commitment to serving...
01/17/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is designated as a National Day of Service to honor Dr. King's lifelong commitment to serving others and advocating for social change. The federal holiday is a "day on, not a day off," to engage in community action and embody Dr. King’s values to build the Beloved Community.

➡️Scroll for local opportunities to engage, as well as these additional service & donation opportunities:

📅Jan. 19 Service opportunities
📌12 - 3 p.m. Keep Durham Beautiful Braggtown Tree Care + Litter Cleanup
📌10 a.m. - 12 p.m. NC 751 Cleanup from Southpoint Autopark Blvd to NC 54
📌9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Rise Against Hunger Community Meal Packaging Event at Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh
📌10 a.m. Tree Planting at the Confluence Natural Area with Eno River Association
📌10 a.m. -12 p.m. Garden Workday with Merrick-Moore Community: Plant trees/remove invasive species: Brumley Preserve South
📌2 - 3 p.m. Afternoon Food Sort at TABLE, 311 E Main St, Carrboro Chapel of the Cross Episcopal Church in Chapel Hill
📌9 - 11 a.m. Cookie baking for Meals on Wheels, IFC, SECU Family House, Ronald McDonald House & Club Nova
📌9 - 11 a.m. Valentine Card making for Meals on Wheels

💟Donations
📌Donate books to Book Harvest: new and gently-used children’s books
📌Donate individual servings of shelf stable milk to TABLE
📌SECU Family House
📌Donate travel sized toiletries, paper products & food items
📌Make a Meal for Guests on MLK Jr Day
📌Participate in a Habitat Build Day at Weaver’s Grove
📌YMCA Day of Service events

📆Save the date! Join us March 30 @ 6 p.m. for the annual Mitchell Symposium featuring Dr. Janet Njelesani, Associate Pr...
01/14/2026

📆Save the date!

Join us March 30 @ 6 p.m. for the annual Mitchell Symposium featuring Dr. Janet Njelesani, Associate Professor at NYU Steinhardt - Department of Occupational Therapy.

The Mitchell Symposium in Occupational Science is named in honor & memory of Dr. Marlys Mitchell, the founder of the master's program in occupational therapy at the UNC School of Medicine, & her husband, Earl, a great supporter of Marlys.

Symposium scholars deliver a public lecture & participate in talks, discussions & meetings with faculty, students & researchers from throughout the division & the UNC Department of Health Sciences. Initiated in 2011, the symposium has been made possible through generous gifts from friends & alumni of the division.

📆Save the date! Join us March 30 @ 6 p.m. for the annual Mitchell Symposium featuring Dr. Janet Njelesani, Associate Pro...
01/14/2026

📆Save the date!

Join us March 30 @ 6 p.m. for the annual Mitchell Symposium featuring Dr. Janet Njelesani, Associate Professor at NYU Steinhardt - Department of Occupational Therapy.

The Mitchell Symposium in Occupational Science is named in honor & memory of Dr. Marlys Mitchell, the founder of the master's program in occupational therapy at the UNC School of Medicine, & her husband, Earl, a great supporter of Marlys. Symposium scholars deliver a public lecture & participate in talks, discussions & meetings with faculty, students & researchers from throughout the division & the UNC Department of Health Sciences. Initiated in 2011, the symposium has been made possible through generous gifts from friends & alumni of the division.

01/13/2026

Katie Gierlach, UNC MSOT c/o 2027, shares her day in the life

🎉Hello, 2026! Hello, first day of spring semester!Welcome back, faculty, staff, PhD students, UNC MSOT c/o 2027 & UNC MS...
01/07/2026

🎉Hello, 2026! Hello, first day of spring semester!

Welcome back, faculty, staff, PhD students, UNC MSOT c/o 2027 & UNC MSOT c/o 2026 (who will become OTs this year! 🙌). Best wishes for a semester filled with growth, support & maybe a little caffeine ☕✨

🌍Germany, Japan & beyond! 🌏Our PhD students are global & two were featured in separate The University of North Carolina ...
12/16/2025

🌍Germany, Japan & beyond! 🌏

Our PhD students are global & two were featured in separate The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill features, one with UNC Student Stories & the other with the UNC Department of Health Sciences Vital Signs newsletter.

Read more about what they're up to:
🔗https://go.unc.edu/Kierra
🔗https://go.unc.edu/Sayoko

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🎉Congratulations to our two OS/OT Division faculty members, Dr. Khalilah Johnson & Dr. Ryan Lavalley, on becoming 2026 A...
12/12/2025

🎉Congratulations to our two OS/OT Division faculty members, Dr. Khalilah Johnson & Dr. Ryan Lavalley, on becoming 2026 American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA award recipients!

Dr. Lela A. Llorens Award of Excellence for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Khalilah Johnson, PhD, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
This award was established in 2023 to honor Dr. Lela A. Llorens, an occupational therapy pioneer known throughout the profession. The purpose is to honor a member of AOTA who has utilized Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIJAB) principles to address the needs of marginalized, under-resourced, and/or underrepresented persons, groups, and populations (AOTA, 2025).

Roster of Fellows: Ryan Lavalley, PhD, MOT, OTR/L
Established in 1973, the Roster of Fellows recognizes occupational therapists who through their knowledge, expertise, leadership, advocacy, and/or guidance have made a significant contribution over time to the profession with a measured impact on consumers of occupational therapy services and/or members of the Association (AOTA, 2025).

For complete list of award winners:
🔗https://go.unc.edu/AOTAAwards

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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


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🍂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

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CB #7122 UNC-CH Bondurant Hall
Chapel Hill, NC
27599

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