USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

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Educational Programs:
*Entry-level OTD degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Preaccreditation Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
*Ranked No. 5 in the nation by US News & World Report
*BS, Post-Professional Master's, Entry-Level OTD, Post-Professional OTD and PhD degree programs
*Contracts with 700+ clinical fieldwork sites in more than 35 states and 5 countries
*Specialization in Sensory Integration and Lifestyle Redesign®, including Graduate Certificates
*Teaching assistantships and scholarships available

Faculty and Research:
*More than 100 full-time faculty members
*6 emeritus professors
*4 AOTA Eleanor Clarke Slagle Award Lecturers on faculty
*Full-time faculty:student ratio 4.8:1
*$27+ million in current federal research funding

Clinical Care:
*USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice provides Lifestyle Redesign®, an innovative and cutting edge approach based on medical research that gives clients the tools to improve health and well-being for conditions such as:
-Overweight/Obesity, Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), Hypertension, ADD/ADHD, Chronic Headaches, Depression, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Repetitive Stress Disorder, Smoking Cessation

*USC occupational therapists also treat patients at Keck Hospital of USC, an acute care hospital offering a unique range of specialty services to patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, as well as patients at the Keck School of Medicine of USC physician clinics. All content posted on this channel, including videos, photos, opinions, third-party posts, and links to external websites, do not necessarily represent the University of Southern California’s academic goals or views. This is designed to be a public forum for sharing ideas, news and other communications about the USC Chan Division. USC reserves the right to delete your comment if it contains profanity; is selling or promoting a commercial product or service; is spam; contains material determined to be unlawful, hateful, threatening, harassing, abusive, defamatory or libelous; contains copyrighted material or material that belongs to someone else; contains confidential or private information that is not your own.

Trojans Talk OT Podcast is coming back for Season 5 with a brand new look and feel! Be on the lookout for new episodes b...
09/21/2026

Trojans Talk OT Podcast is coming back for Season 5 with a brand new look and feel! Be on the lookout for new episodes by following Trojans Talk OT on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. To learn more about our programs or this series check our website at chan.usc.edu and don’t forget to Fight On!

Earlier this week, we hosted our White Coat Ceremony for the Entry-Level Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Class o...
09/19/2026

Earlier this week, we hosted our White Coat Ceremony for the Entry-Level Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Class of 2029 and the Post-Professional Master’s Class of 2027, a celebration of the beginning of one’s educational journey toward becoming an occupational therapist. Our newest students don a white coat as a symbolic commitment to upholding the profession’s core values, and they affirm their commitment to the privilege and responsibility of helping others to lead fuller, more satisfying, and more independent lives.

This year’s keynote speaker was Esther Suh Kwon MA ’04, co-founder and executive director of Dwelle Collaborative – Qualified, the first OT-based non-profit
to serve survivors of human trafficking.

Science

09/17/2026

The USC Sensory Integration Certificate is coming to Australia!

CoordiKids is bringing this program from USC’s Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, home of the Ayres Sensory Integration, to Australia.

✅ Open to Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists and Speech Therapists, OTAs, and parents.
📅 Course 1 begins October 2026
💰 Course 1 early bird: US$840 before 31 August
💰 Course 2 & 3: US$650 each
💰 Course 4: US$890
💻 100% online, flexible and self-paced

🔗 Register here: www.coordikids.com

Sensory Integration was originated by USC Faculty Emerita A. Jean Ayres. This program upholds her legacy and is proudly delivered by the USC Chan Division.

09/17/2026

The USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy are proud to launch their first joint clinical venture with the opening of a new outpatient clinic. The new Montrose Clinic provides comprehensive, co-located occupational and physical therapy services, and this marks an exciting expansion of the Chan Division’s clinical presence in the Foothill communities. Hear from Lindsey Shomer OTD, OTR/L, CEAS, LRC Clinical Manager of the USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice, Associate Director of Clinical Quality of Operations for Community Based Services, and Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy, as she tours the space!

For Yung-Hsin (Cindy) Chang, the Post-Professional OTD (PP-OTD) program at USC Chan has been an opportunity to grow as a...
09/16/2026

For Yung-Hsin (Cindy) Chang, the Post-Professional OTD (PP-OTD) program at USC Chan has been an opportunity to grow as a clinician, leader, and advocate for international students.

Through her residency with the USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice, Cindy developed “From Surviving to Thriving: Facilitating International Student Adaptation, Well-Being, and Meaningful Participation Through Lifestyle Redesign®,” an initiative that uses Lifestyle Redesign® and occupational science to support international students as they navigate life transitions, rebuild everyday routines, and engage in meaningful occupations.

09/15/2026

Welcome back to Pass the Mic!

In this episode , Student Ambassador Katelyn Tiu interviews Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy, Nandita Raman OTD, OTR/L☕️✈️

09/12/2026

Hear from Emily Marks, a recent E-OTD graduate, as she looks back on the past three years and shares some of her favorite classes and learning experiences throughout the program! 📚⭐️

09/09/2026

A glimpse into the Level II Fieldwork experience at a PACE site, as shared by Berenice Rodriguez, a third-year OTD student!

PACE - Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly - is a community-based program serving adults ages 55 and older. Through an interdisciplinary team of physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, nurses, social workers, and other professionals, PACE helps participants meet their healthcare and daily living needs while continuing to live safely and independently in their communities.

Happy ! See what made students Rebecca and Dalena choose OT!If you are considering pursuing a career in occupational th...
09/08/2026

Happy ! See what made students Rebecca and Dalena choose OT!

If you are considering pursuing a career in occupational therapy, follow us and connect to learn more about our programs here at USC!




“My interest in occupational therapy was shaped by witnessing my aunt’s recovery from Guillain-Barré syndrome. Seeing how her occupational therapist supported not only her physical recovery but also her emotional well-being highlighted the importance of a holistic approach to care. That experience showed me how meaningful it is to help individuals regain independence and re-engage in their daily lives, which ultimately led me to pursue OT.”
-Rebecca Isip, OTD ‘26

“I was drawn to occupational therapy after discovering it while traveling through
Southeast Asia, where I saw firsthand how much support people needed to regain independence in their daily lives. That experience really stayed with me and made me want to be part of something that helps people feel more capable and confident again.

I love that OT focuses on small, meaningful changes that can truly improve someone’s everyday life—it feels personal and impactful in a way that resonates with me.”
-Dalena Le, OTD ‘28

🎉 Please join us in welcoming the Entry Level-OTD Class of 2029! 🎉 This past week marked the official start of their jou...
09/07/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming the Entry Level-OTD Class of 2029! 🎉

This past week marked the official start of their journey, filled with orientation activities, faculty and peer introductions, and a first taste of what it means to be part of the USC Chan community. What an exciting beginning to their OT journey! ✨👏

We’re so excited to watch this amazing class grow, learn, and help shape the future of occupational therapy! Fight On! ✌🏻❤️💛

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1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 133
Los Angeles, CA
90089

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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