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UIC Department of Occupational Therapy

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Creating Tomorrow's Practice

Since 1943, the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago has been integrating research, education and clinical practice in service to one vision: Creating Tomorrow’s Practice. We’re shaping the profession though our engagement in our Scholarship of Practice model which generates research and theories that will improve occupational therapy practice; our commitment to excellent education for the leaders and practitioners of tomorrow; our service in leading the profession; our connection with Disability Studies and involving people with disabilities in our classes and research; our engagement in international initiatives; and our community partnerships through which we enhance the lives of people with disabilities and chronic health conditions. Our faculty, students and alumni are innovative professionals who transform the health and quality of life of individuals from diverse backgrounds and global communities.

11/12/2025

Susan Magasi and Joy Hammel have been awarded a five-year, $4.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research. The two professors will lead the project, which funds the ENGAGED: Disability Community Engaged Medical Rehabilitation Research Resource Center, a hub for community-engaged training, outreach, and investigation into the social, economic, environmental, and policy factors that affect the health of people with disabilities.
To read more: https://today.uic.edu/uic-researchers-awarded-4-5-million-grant-for-community-engaged-disability-research/

11/07/2025

Professor, Yolanda Suarez-Balcazar, PhD, was the recipient of the 2025 Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA, APA Division 27) Sarason Award for her community-engaged research. To receive the award, she delivered the address “Creating Caring Communities through Collective Action.” We are so proud of you, Yolanda!

11/03/2025

In the spirit of Halloween, Dr. Mansha Mirza had first year students deciphering some statistics symbols from Mansha’s ‘Stats Wizard Hat’🪄🧙 … but we think the hat looks best on Mansha year after year in OT 607!

10/28/2025

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day from !!!!!!!!! 🧠❤️🦾🫂👩‍🦼‍✂️

10/27/2025

Some memories from the CarFit event, hosted by AOTA and AARP in Lisle earlier this month! The Class of 2027 participated as volunteers, mainly educating older adults on safe driving tips specific to their vehicles. Special thanks to Nicole Thonn, UIC alum and OT at STRIVE for Independence, for her expertise and teaching skills in our community mobility lab! She brought an adaptive van to class and students were able to explore its features! 🚗🚙

10/21/2025

"As a research assistant at Dr. Mary Khetani’s Children's Participation in Environment Research Lab (CPERL), I had the incredible opportunity to attend and present a poster at the Advancing Comprehensive Early Childhood Intervention conference hosted by the International Society on Early Intervention and EurlyAid in Lisbon, Portugal. With mentorship from Dr. Khetani, Vivian Villegas, and support from the CPERL team, I was empowered to take on this opportunity for professional development and to share our lab's work by presenting a poster at this conference. I am grateful to the co-authors of my poster and CPERL lab members for their contributions.

As an OT student interested in pediatrics and early intervention, it was exciting to learn about innovative early childhood research, practices, frameworks, and systems from global leaders in the field. I was inspired by the commitment and passion the speakers and attendees had for advancing early childhood intervention. This was a truly meaningful and formative experience that I will continue to reflect on and hold onto as a student and future OT." -Lily Patton, Class of 2026

We are so proud of you, Lily! Incredible👏😁

10/20/2025

Jen Summers, Clinical Associate Professor & Doctoral Capstone Coordinator at will be presenting on 10.27.25 for the Fall 2025 SOP Lecture Series!

RSVP here today: https://forms.gle/zEJrt2V4gvqa41rbA

09/29/2025

AOTA Hill Day in Washington, DC! Advocating for OT is our favorite thing to do💪

09/23/2025

T-minus 6 days until Jacqueline Kish, PhD, OTR/L, joins us for the Fall 2025 SOP Lecture Series!

WHEN:
🗓️ Monday 9/29
🕑 1-2PM

RSVP TODAY: https://forms.gle/zEJrt2V4gvqa41rbA

09/10/2025

Our very own Dr. Dalmina Arias, OTD, OTR/L has co-created a Cultural Competency Workshop specifically for occupational therapy practitioners in Illinois! This training is required for OT licensure renewal and is currently available through ILOTA.

It’s not only a demonstration of leadership, but also a meaningful contribution to the profession, supporting continued growth, inclusion, and excellence in practice.

Register today! https://www.ilota.org/ilota-2025-course---cultural-competency-training

09/08/2025

1 week away! RSVP to receive a Zoom link. 😁
https://forms.gle/zEJrt2V4gvqa41rbA

The Fall 2025 Scholarship of Practice Lecture Series will kick off with Armi Grace Petersen, MS, OTR/L, ASDCS, on 9/15/25 from 1-2pm.

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1919 W Taylor Street
Chicago, IL
60612

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Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

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+13129963051

Website

http://go.uic.edu/ot

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The UIC Department of Occupational Therapy was founded more than 75 years ago, making it one of the oldest and most respected programs in the country. Throughout its history, the department has been a leader in the profession: * Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the top entry-level graduate program in occupational therapy at a public university; ranked fourth among all universities nationwide

* Only university in Illinois offering post-professional OTD and PhD programs for occupational therapists

* Close relationship with the University of Illinois Medical Center offers students opportunities to learn from clinician instructors in a real-world clinical environment

*Home to the internationally connected Model of Human Occupation Clearinghouse