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
Postdoctoral in Motor Neuroscience (2011)- Texas A&M University;
PhD in Child and Adolescent Health (2010) - Department of Pediatric - State University of Campinas - Brazil
Master in Child and Adolescent Health (2007) - State University of Campinas - Brazil
B.S. in Physical Therapy (1999) - Pontifical University of Campinas - Brazil
Research Interests
Prematurity
Child Motor Development
Pediatric Assessment Validation
Cystic Fibrosis
Spirometry in Pediatrics
Neurologic Disorder
Areas of Expertise
Neurologic DisorderPediatrics
Dr. Bobbio has practiced as a PT for almost 20 years. Her clinical experience is in diverse practice settings, including early intervention (EI), pediatric inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and neonatal intensive care unit. She has 13 years of experience teaching with focus in pediatric, neuro adult, woman health, research methods and evidence informed practice. Dr. Bobbio has extensive experience in peer review. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, from Pontifical University of Campinas, Brazil in 1999. Bobbio earned a Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Health from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil in 2007. She earned her PhD in Child and Adolescent Health at the Department of Pediatric from State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil in 2010. She completed her Postdoctoral in Motor Neuroscience at Texas A&M University in 2011. She joined the faculty of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2019.
