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Our 2nd year OT students wrapped up their last day of fieldwork prep by creating booklets filled with positive messages for each other as they head into their Level II fieldwork. Wishing them all the best on this exciting journey!

What an amazing turn out at our annual Dr. Jane Case-Smith Walk, Run, Roll 5K! Thank you to OTD students, Amanda Burgei and Mallory Mitchell, for organizing this event.

Our 2nd year OT students having fun while learning in Dr. Snyder's OPEC Lab practicing functional mobility.

For our mental health week, OT Students, Kylee Wieging, Abby Archer, & Andrea Mays, led a Nature-Based Activity as part of our Advanced Pediatrics course.

Our OT students, alum, and faculty had a wonderful time at the Ohio Occupational Therapy Association (OOTA) Conference! Thank you to some of our student volunteers who ran the Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) sponsored knowledge bowl!

Come out and support The Ohio State University, Occupational Therapy Program at our Annual Dr. Jane Case-Smith - Walk, Run, & Roll 5k Event on Sunday, November 9, 2025. To register, visit JaneCaseSmith5k.eventbrite.com or scan the QR code on the picture below. We hope to see you there!

Dr. Lemmon and Dr. Peters' joint Advanced Pediatrics Assistive Technology Lab with the third year OT students making their own switches for adapted access to toys.

We are so excited to announce that the HRS Online Apparel Store is open! Click on the link below to start your order now before the store closes on October 8 at midnight. go.osu.edu/shopHRS

The Ohio Blitz Wheelchair Rugby Team and SOTA had their 12th annual Wheelchair Rugby Fundraiser at the Franklin Park Adventure Center!

Congratulations to OTD Second Year Student, Miley Azbill! 🎉Current Student Featured in the Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) Newsletter: Scroll & Pen. Miley is serving as one of the co-presidents of the Lambda chapter of PTE at OSU.

OTD Second Year Students in the OPEC Lab with Dr. Snyder practicing Adaptive Equipment for Casting.

OTD Third Year Students in Dr. Snyder's Advanced Neuro Course practicing Serial Casting for Spasticity Management.

Congratulations to Dr. Tiago Jesus on his invitation as a panel member of the World Health Organization's technical working group for developing the global "Standards for quality rehabilitation services", and his nomination from the World Federation of Occupational Therapists!

We would like to give huge thank you to our 2nd Year OT Students Sophie, Greer, Sophie, Olivia, Abby, & Haley for all their hard work and planning for the Welcome Ceremony! ​We couldn't have done it without all of you.

We officially welcome the Class of 2028 at their Convocation Ceremony! This is only the beginning for their journey of learning, growth, and purpose. We are so excited to see the impact they will make and the amazing things they will accomplish!

Come join SOTA's 12th Annual Wheelchair Rugby Pay to Play Tournament on Saturday, September 20 at Franklin Park Adventure Center! Scan the QR codes to sign up or follow the links: Link for Team Sign Up: signupgenius.com/go/70A0945A9AB… Link for Volunteer Sign Up: signupgenius.com/go/70A0945A9AB…

We are so excited to share our OT Artifact Day with our first year OT students! They showcased their creative and symbolic artifacts. It was amazing to hear about their own experiences and values with occupational therapy.

Our 2nd Year OT students have been having fun while learning in their Ortho course. From making splints to taking on plank challenges, and exploring OT interventions for various conditions, they're gaining hands-on experience and building essential clinical skills. Keep it up!

Excited to annouce that the date is finally here! Our applications open up tomorrow, July 19, 2025, and close on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Good luck to all of our future OT's!

OTD Faculty Spotlight: Congratulations to Dr. Ali Williams on receiving her Doctorate in Education Degree! (Ed.D.)