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
OTD, Eastern Kentucky University
MS in Occupational Therapy, Florida International University
BS in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology with a Specialization in Fitness and Wellness, University of Florida
Research Interests
Mental Health
Health Disparities
Childhood disorders
Areas of Expertise
PediatricsOrthopedics
Dr. Sean Brim has a wide variety of experience as a practitioner in early intervention, pediatrics, acute care, home health and orthopedics. Most of his clinical practice has been focused on serving individuals throughout their lifespan. He joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences as a full-time faculty member for the Occupational Therapy programs at the Miami, FL campus in 2020.
Dr. Brim completed his Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology with a Specialization in Fitness and Wellness, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and his post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky University. His doctoral research focused on creating a support group for parents with a child living with a disability utilizing an occupational therapy approach. He also is a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist (CEAS). Currently, Dr. Brim is working toward a PhD in Education, focusing on Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (CIA).
