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.
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Building on Legacy: Forging a New Trail of Excellence in Occupational Therapy
A Note from Carole Ivey, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy Virginia Commonwealth University
Dr. Virginia Chu awarded $2.1 million federal grant to support somatosensory research in young children
Virginia W. Chu, Ph.D., OTR/L, an assistant professor in the Occupational Therapy department, received the R01 grant award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in May, one of the largest the department has received in its 81-year history.
Get to Know New Faculty Member Brooke Dexheimer
Dr. Brooke Dexheimer joined VCU’s Department of Occupational Therapy in August of 2022. Learn more about her journey in occupational therapy, her research, and what she does for fun.