UF Occupational Therapy

11/21/2025

Meet Tasleem Al-As'ad, fourth year OTD student, who focused her capstone project on early feeding education and intervention at UF's Early Childhood Collaboratory 🐊😄

College of Public Health and Health Professions students are dedicated to improving health and well-being in communities around the world.

11/19/2025

Fourth-year OTD student, Tyler Martin, is bringing nature closer to wheelchair users as part of his capstone 🐊🌞🌲

Tyler Martin's research focused on the benefit of an all-terrain wheelchair on wheelchair users' ability to participate in natural spaces.

11/17/2025

Dr. Anna Galloway is "Cultivating Curiosity" using medical improv in the adult rehab course! 😄🐊 See more in the latest issue of IMPACT.
https://phhp-news.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/2025/10/29/cultivating-curiosity/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOINHBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZOHN6R01NaENGU29GRHQwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MghjYWxsc2l0ZQEyAAEevcZYqEiAAuz3SguC3KqOVMuqOawDqhlvaO4ymuh_m78VZKhKjCMob2YoUQM_aem_PykNouuRJibU1AKnZuqPnw

11/12/2025

More faculty greatness! Check out Dr. Hanson's day in the life below. 🐊🥰

11/05/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Horwitz for being awarded the David D. Clark OT Award of Excellence at the FOTA Conference this past weekend! 🎉 We are so proud of our students who presented and 2024 graduate, Jessica Goldman, OTD, OTR/L, for receiving an the Award for Rigor for her capstone project poster presentation! 😄 🐊Check it out: https://phhp.ufl.edu/2025/11/04/students-faculty-have-strong-showing-at-florida-occupational-therapy-association-conference/

10/23/2025

Wow! Our capstone students continue to shine! 🌞See more about Victoria and her capstone at the Brevard Zoo. 😊🐊

10/13/2025

Why are OTs such a special bunch? Watch Dr. Telg's Hammock Hangout to find out! 😄🐊

10/13/2025

So excited to see two OT Department graduates receiving PHHP Outstanding Alumni Awards this year! Congratulations, Ruthie Dell and Cindi Petito! 🎉😄🐊

We're proud to announce the 2025 winners of the UF PHHP Outstanding Alumni Awards!

These seven graduates are making a mark in clinical care, public health, education, research and policy nationwide. The winners will be recognized at a ceremony held October 18 before the PHHP Alumni Reunion Tailgate.

Helena Chapman, Alumna of the Year
Ryan Branski, Professional Achievement and Career Service
Brandon Burket, Entrepreneurship, innovation and Thought Leadership
Ruthie Below Dell, Community Impact
Steve Mounts, Professional Achievement and Career Service
Cindi Petito, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Thought Leadership
Tommy Tran, Community Impact

09/15/2025

Introducing the Class of 2028 and BHS-OTD Class of 2029! 🩷 Go Gator OT! 😄🐊

08/25/2025

Check out Dr. Darcy in her Hammock Hangout to learn more about why UF OT faculty are so amazing! 🐊😍

08/24/2025

So proud of third-year OTD student, Avanna Tiwarie, and her advocacy! 🐊😊🩷

08/07/2025

UF OT recognizes Dr. Classen for her exceptional leadership and dedication during her time as Chair of our department. We are deeply grateful for her vision, commitment, and tireless efforts. Thank you, Dr. Classen! 😄🐊

Her tenure has been marked by significant growth in people, programs and national recognition.