Welcome to the VCU Department of Occupational Therapy. Our profession is a field that focuses on individuals and populations in the context of what they do, and the environment in which they wish to do it. We invite applicants with a passion for working with people to build or rebuild the fabric of their lives. If you seek to learn in an environment that combines excellence in classroom, community, and scholarly research, the Department of OT at VCU is the right choice.
Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
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Celebrating Excellence: Climbing the Ranks and Achieving New Heights!
Note from Carole Ivey, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy
A craving for chips and salsa serves up a dose of independence
Occupational Therapy students work together to solve a unique challenge involving chips and salsa.
Deanna Dambrose receives Jayne T. Shepherd Making a Difference Alumni Award
At the Department of Occupational Therapy’s Pinning and Hooding Ceremony, Deanna Dambrose, OTD, OTR/L, QMHP-A received the Jayne T. Shepherd “Making a Difference” Alumni Award in recognition of her service to the field and the department.