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
Dr. Ata is an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences- St. Augustin Campus. Prior to joining the university, he worked as an adjunct Associate Professor at City University of New York. Dr Ata earned his bachelor, master and PhD degrees in Physical Therapy from Cairo University and his DPT
from Dominican College of Blauvelt, New York. His PhD studies have special emphasis on virtual reality applications on balance evaluations and treatment in CNS disorders.
Dr. Ata has been practicing as a physical therapist since 2002 with dedication to pediatric and adult neurologic physical therapy. His clinical and research passion is the brain rehabilitation. Dr. Ata is a Certified Therapist in Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT) for pediatric and adults, Advanced PNF Trained Therapist and APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
