Feeling Brand New Going Into Year 2!
It’s hard to believe that I’m already starting my second year of grad school! When I first started this journey, I knew OT school would challenge me, but I didn’t fully understand just how much…
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
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OT Graduate Program Ranking
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Alumni Living in 16 Countries on 6 Continents
9:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
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NBCOT® Certification Exam Pass 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.
Life, Redesigned
August 5, 2026
“Nothing has helped me with my anxiety and my depression and my life more than occupational therapy,” says Jennifer Hong, a psychiatrist and Keck School of Medicine of USC psychiatry fellow who has been participating in Lifestyle Redesign, a program supporting students to improve their mental health and everyday lives through meaningful routines.
Randomized study finds Lifestyle Redesign® occupational therapy generated $250,000 in health care savings for primary care patients with diabetes
July 21, 2026
Cost–benefit study finds preventative occupational therapy significantly decreased emergency department visits and hospital stays.
The results are in: Lifestyle Redesign® heals patients, wallets alike
July 7, 2026
Healthier daily routines can mean fewer hospital visits.
Occupational scientist Karla Ausderau joins USC Chan faculty
July 1, 2026
Ausderau’s research focuses on improving health and well-being of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
China Initiative Presents at COTA Conference
May 30, 2026
Dr. Elena Meng presented at the China Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Conference in Beijing and met with PKUHSC instructors and a dual-degree graduate.
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
What Is the USC Chan PP-OTD Really Like? Three Things I Didn’t Fully Appreciate Before I Started
Is a PP-OTD worth it after you've already started working as an occupational therapist? That was a question I asked myself before returning to USC Chan. I had practiced as an occupational therapist in…