At a key transition point in their studies, occupational therapy students across all USAHS campuses participate in a meaningful ritual, witnessed by family and friends. The OT pinning ceremony marks the end of the classroom portion of their studies and the beginning of their fieldwork. For Residential MOT and OTD students, this happens in their fourth term, and for Flex, in the seventh term.
A longstanding tradition in OT practice, the pin celebrates the diversity of practice areas, the client-centered nature of our practice and the values of our profession.
“It’s an opportunity for faculty to acknowledge our students’ transition from classroom learning to clinical learning,” says Mary Zadnik, ScD, MEd, OTR/L, director of the entry-level OT programs on Read more
It was the big game against a fearsome crosstown rival, in her final season on the high school soccer team. And she was ready. When the ball came to her, she kicked it—and Read more
It started with a piece of equipment that was ignored for a while. It turned into a story of innovation in physical therapy education.
Gabriel Somarriba, PT, DPT, is an Read more
Dear University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Students, Faculty and Staff:
As we prepare to return to campus for lab instruction in the 2021 Spring Term, we Read more
On Thursday, December 10th, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ Board of Directors hosted its fifth annual Board of Directors Excellence Awards ceremony. Read more
UNIVERSITY UPDATE #2
MONDAY 11/9/2020 4:00 pm EST
Dear University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Miami Campus Community ,
The University continues to monitor Read more
This fall, check out the USAHS campus of your choice from the comfort of your living room! We’re offering virtual open houses for all five of our destination campuses. You’ll Read more
