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Columbia University's Programs in Occupational Therapy have been granting degrees since 1941.

03/13/2026

CUOT at NYSOTA Advocacy Day 2026 in Albany, New York!

We are incredibly grateful to stand alongside fellow occupational therapy students, programs, and practitioners across the state to advocate for meaningful legislation, enhance patient access to care, and support the future and sustainability of occupational therapy with our state legislators.

02/26/2026

Protect OT Education: Submit Comments on New Loan Caps by March 2

Link to comment: https://www.aota.org/advocacy/advocacy-news/2026/protect-ot-education-submit-comments-on-new-loan-caps?utm_campaign=17646875-OT%20Essential&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Fw-ntDhuYsCyaop7FYb94DuaD6o_ymT5tiRpnkDDVXJqvpumTkVBoTSzy6UcID4LbCUt8GuN4T8EXf603-AXBhfiVZQ&_hsmi=405384900&utm_content=405384900&utm_source=hs_email

02/24/2026

We’re proud to highlight Dr. Daniel Geller, who is serving as Guest Editor for a special journal issue:
Innovative Assessments and Interventions for Upper Extremity Recovery to Improve Daily Function After Acquired Brain Injury

This special edition welcomes:
▫️ Case studies
▫️ Feasibility & pilot studies
▫️ Descriptive & comparative studies

A daily function–based outcome measure is required for all submissions.

Interested in submitting your work?
Click the link to access the journal and submission details.
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/healthcare/special_issues/T2NT7HW7Y1

Be sure to follow the journal on Twitter () and LinkedIn (Healthcare MDPI) for updates and deadlines.

02/17/2026

2027 marks the 85th anniversary of CUOT, and our Alumni Council is planning a special weekend of events to celebrate this incredible milestone

Friday, June 4 – Sunday, June 6, 2027
Trust us—you won’t want to miss it.

Get Involved!
We’d love your help in planning this memorable celebration. If you’re interested in being part of the planning process, please reach out to:

Phyllis Simon — prm44@cumc.columbia.edu
Maneshka Cohen — map2188@caa.columbia.edu

02/12/2026

To celebrate Lunar New Year and Valentine’s day, COTAD and hAAPI hour hosted their first joint event of the year!! Students decorated paper bags used to deliver meals to the elderly community in Chinatown through a nonprofit called Heart of Dinner!

02/09/2026

We are proud to share that our very own Dr. Michael Urban is running for AOTA Treasurer 👏

At CUOT, we are continually inspired by the leadership, service, and vision demonstrated by our faculty. This year, we are proud to endorse Dr. Urban’s candidacy, as we believe deeply in his commitment to advancing occupational therapy and stewarding AOTA’s resources with integrity, transparency, and purpose.

Dr. Urban’s future-focused leadership continues to expand the reach, value, and impact of our profession—and we are excited to support him in this next chapter.

🗳️ Voting open: Feb 4 – Feb 25

01/15/2026

Only a few days left to register for our annual JFK event!

Join us virtually on Zoom on January 30, 2026, for an afternoon featuring 30+ presentations and our Distinguished Guest Lecture by Dr. Gordon Giles.

If you’re unable to attend live, no problem! All registrants will receive access to the event recordings and can still earn the 4 contact hours for up to 4 weeks post-event.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

RSVP here: https://events.columbia.edu/go/jfk2026

01/09/2026

We ended the year by hosting our annual CUOT Research, Innovation, and Community (RIC) Day 💙

Our students presented their research projects, showcased their poster presentations, and displayed adaptive devices they designed for children in the community.

Comment 💙 if you attended!!

01/06/2026

Only a few days to go! 🎉

Our annual Dr. Janet Falk-Kessler (JFK) Distinguished Lectureship and Day of Scholarship is almost here featuring 30+ presentations and our keynote speaker, Dr. Gordon Giles.

🔗 Register now at https://events.columbia.edu/go/jfk2026

01/02/2026

Last month, we celebrated the Class of 2026 at our annual Pathways to Practice ceremony, honoring their transition from the classroom to their fieldwork sites.

12/30/2025

Happy holidays from all of us at CUOT ✨
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year! 🎉

12/09/2025

CUOT Students working on their projects that they’ll be displaying during our Research, Innovation, and Community Day happening on December 17th from 9:00-3:45pm.

Register now using the link in our bio!

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617 W. 168th Street
New York, NY
10032

Website

http://www.columbiaot.org/

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