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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice: Action Statement

The Tufts Department of Occupational Therapy has formed a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice (DEIRJ) Committee that includes faculty and staff within the OT Department.

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Tufts Department of Occupational Therapy Making Headlines

Newsweek's Health Insight Team names Tufts as one of the leading Healthcare programs in 2020-2021.

Baker Appointed as Department Chair

The Department of Occupational Therapy is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nancy Baker as Department Chair effective July 1, 2020.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Restricting Who Gets an Organ Transplant

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