News | Department of Occupational Therapy

Thank You Tufts OT Alumni

Thank you to Tufts Occupational Therapy alumni for your continued dedication to those you work with, and to all frontline workers for your commitment during the pandemic. Check out our video.

American Occupational Therapy Association membership certificate

AOTA Certificate Presented to Tufts University

AOTA has recognized Tufts as a Gold-level program. Gold-level programs have achieved 100% student membership to the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Linda Tickle-Degnen and Martha Werler at Parkinson Optimism Walk

Parkinson's Optimism Walk

This year Tufts SOTA was our fundraising team for the first VIRTUAL Optimism walk, where all participants walked remotely and safely.

The Right Way to Work from Home

Tufts OT students offer tips for setting up your workspace.

Chuck Rosenberg standing in a classroom with students in the background

An FBI Secret That Everyone Should Learn

Former senior Justice Department official—and popular podcast host—Chuck Rosenberg, A82, brings life lessons to an unexpected audience.

Keren Ladin and two other people in operating room

Restricting Who Gets an Organ Transplant

Current requirement for social support disproportionately affects people of color, low-income, and rural patients.

A Century of Care and Innovation

The Department of Occupational Therapy Celebrates its Centennial.

Students leading people with Parkinson’s disease in movement therapy

Dancing with Parkinson's

At a Tufts workshop, students learned how to lead people with Parkinson’s disease in movement therapy.

Paralympic Stars—and Everyday Heroes

Tufts' Jessica Harney classifies athletes with disabilities for international competition, and helps bring adaptive sports to all.