Division Faculty

Research Excellence

Our faculty have attracted more than $14 million in research funding from federal agencies, including NICHD (NCMMR), NIA, NIDRR, BMCH and the CDC. Current research projects include issues as diverse as health disparities and cultural boundaries that impact service delivery; the prevention of chronic disease and disability in the elderly; rehabilitation science; lifestyle interventions; and sensory processing and integration, including their impact on autism, child development and everyday social engagement. Our program in rehabilitation science, in conjunction with the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, affords the opportunity to explore robotics, virtual reality and other technological innovations that may one day benefit people with disabilities.

Educational Excellence

Together, our faculty possess over two hundred years of combined teaching experience, not only at USC but at research universities across the nation and world. This expertise is reflected in our core clinical immersions courses, the foundation of our professional program’s newly redesigned curriculum. Because our elective courses are reflective of the broad spectrum of real-world occupational therapy specialty practice areas, students are exposed to in-depth learning experiences. The broader health care community also benefits from our educational excellence through continuing education, including the world-renowned OT610 as well as our innovative Life Advisor Training Program. 

Clinical Excellence

At the heart of occupational therapy lies the consistent pursuit and provision of high quality clinical care. Our faculty, therefore, comprise the Division’s patient care enterprise, where every day we fulfill our mission of delivering science-driven, evidence-based interventions. Our faculty provide occupational therapy services at our Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice, Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital located on the USC Health Sciences Campus, and at clinical affiliate sites throughout the Los Angeles area.