Occupational Awareness Abroad
Over the course of my winter break, I had the pleasure of traveling to 3 different countries in Asia—Bangkok, Thailand; Saigon, Vietnam; and Hong Kong, China. While traveling with my family, I…
Together,
We Go
Further.
Discover the Power of Occupation.
Entry-level OTD students Andrew Anderson OTD '27, Katelyn Tiu OTD '27, and Tobechi Udeh OTD '27 find community and Trojan Family here at USC Chan.
By the Numbers
10
Occupational Therapy Graduate Program
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Alumni Living in 16 Countries on 6 Continents
9:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
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Job Placement Rate
Welcome to USC Chan
Discover the Power of Occupation, the science behind how everyday activities restore meaning, spark joy, and connect us to what matters most.
Eight Trojans win races in 2026 AOTA elections
February 26, 2026
Election results are latest example of longstanding Trojan service to the national professional association.
12 Trojans vying for AOTA elected leadership positions
February 4, 2026
One faculty member, three students and eight alums are on this year's ballot, which closes Feb. 25.
More than 115 Trojans to present at WFOT Congress
January 29, 2026
The 19th International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists is in Bangkok, Thailand, from Feb. 9–12, 2026.
AI tools to help unveil patterns between social determinants of health, mental health risks, among autistic youth
November 10, 2025
Amber Angell to lead five-year, $3.6 million study analyzing electronic health records, with collaborators from academia and the autistic community.
Aziz-Zadeh receives Nimoy Knight Foundation’s Live Long and Prosper Award
October 24, 2025
Honor celebrates values of iconic “Star Trek” character Spock, such as rationality, peace, compassion and belonging.
Chan Magazine 2025 Review Issue
From Destruction to ‘Dena Strong’
The Eaton Fire of January 2025 inflicted pain and loss on members of the USC Chan community. Now, hope defines their respective futures.
Kindred Spirits
A new mural painted by a renowned Angeleno artist, and the community-centered process to create it, both inspires and connects the Trojan Family.
Life Lessons Three Decades in the Making
Longtime guest lecturer Michael Sugar reflects on his 30 years of sharing perspectives and experiences with USC occupational therapy students.
The Bear Necessities of Entrepreneurship
For this alum, launching a small business was a combination of occupational therapy insights, parenting experiences and a willingness to dream big.
Trojan Family Q&A with Tina Dimopoulos
Tina (Sehremelis) Dimopoulos ’15, MA ’16, OTD ’17 is the founder of Pulse OT, in New York City.
10 Patient Care Sites
Our faculty OTs treat patients in the Keck Medicine of USC hospitals, at the USC OT Faculty Practice
locations and throughout the community.
15 Research Labs
Our 15 research labs accelerate the movement of discoveries and best practices into everyday uses with
real-world impacts. USC faculty researchers currently manage more than $37.3 million of federal grant funding.
Student Voices
Occupational Therapy- A Family Affair
At the beginning of the year and just following time with my family this holiday season, I am prompted to reflect on how I got here, now a second year in the occupational therapy doctorate program.…
Day in the Life of a First-Year E-OTD Student
