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
EdD, Florida International University
MM, University of Miami
BS-PT, Marquette University
Research Interests
Clinical applications of motion capture and wearable bio-sensors
Robotics in rehabilitation
Long-term outcomes for people with brain and/or spinal cord lesions
Dr. Elbaum is a faculty member for the residential DPT program in Miami. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy, a master’s degree in Music Therapy, and a Doctoral degree in Exceptional Education. He has served as both a Research Fellow and Visiting Scientist at the Newman Laboratory for Human Biomechanics at MIT and is the author or co-author of over 150 research papers and presentations. He has a clinical practice serving people with paralysis due to trauma or developmental disability and is active as a consultant to health care providers, third-party payers, manufacturers and regulatory agencies.
