UTEP Department of Occupational Therapy - OTD

12/24/2025

✨ Happy Holidays from the UTEP Occupational Therapy Department! ✨

As the semester comes to a close, we want to wish our incredible OTD students a happy holiday season and some truly well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and celebrate. We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and growth this year. Enjoy the break—you’ve earned it! 💙🧡

12/08/2025

Today is the day! Our students will showcase innovative research projects that highlight the power of inquiry, collaboration, and discovery. Join us! Virtual Streaming Available as well!

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11/21/2025

Cross-Border Partnership in Action!

Our UTEP OTD students had an incredible opportunity to partner with Fundación Integra on a recent trip to Ciudad Juárez. This hands-on learning experience allowed students to engage directly with the Juarez-sister community and deepen their understanding of occupational therapy in diverse cultural settings.
Go Miners! Here’s to expanding learning beyond the classroom setting.

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11/15/2025

Look at all of these smiling faces! 🧡🔹

We are making waves at the TOTA conference with standout poster presentations and dynamic course sessions. Catch us doing what we do best: learning, laughing, and lifting up the OT profession!


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11/13/2025

UTEP Occupational Therapy proudly representing at TOTA!!

Our students and faculty will be showcasing research, connected with colleagues, and celebrated the growth of our profession in Texas. Stop bye and say hi!

Picks up! ⛏️

10/30/2025

This pre-Halloween, the UTEP OT faculty explored what’s going on inside our heads! 🧠 Dr. Yagel brought the Joy, Dr. Fierro felt the Anxiety, Dr. Capshaw blushed with Embarrassment, Dr. Stevens embodied Ennui, Dr. Alvarado showed her Sadness, Dr. Contreras was completely Disgusted, Poncho tried to contain his Anger, and our
FEAR-less leader Dr. Roberts kept the emotions balanced! 💙💛💜

And because one theme just wasn’t enough — our amazing Class of 2028 joined the fun as Toy Story characters 🧸⭐, while the Class of 2027 spoke for the trees as The Lorax crew! 🌳💨

So many emotions, characters, and creativity — just another day in OT!

10/22/2025

This weeks pediatric feeding lab featured insights from our guest of honor Johanna (aka Feeding Guru), a surprise tasting menu from Dr. Capshaw (puréed beef and eggs), and a sprinkle of seasoning from our very own student Jordyn.

Our future OTs powered through beautifully with grace, grit, and just enough gag reflex control.

# UTEPOTD

10/21/2025

Please make plans to enjoy lunch or dinner from Panda Express near UTEP (2725 N Mesa, El Paso, TX 79902) this Thursday between 9 am and 11 pm. 20% of all proceeds benefit UTEP OT's Pi Theta Epsilon chapter, the honor society for OT students. Please print the flier, show them the attached picture, or use code 3848449 in the fundraiser code box on the app or online. Thanks for your support. Please share and spread the word!

10/19/2025

Intraprofessional IPE between UTEP’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy students and PIMA Medical Institute’s Occupational Therapy Assistant students.

Through hands-on collaboration and shared learning, we’re building stronger teams and better outcomes for future clients.

10/18/2025

What Amazing UTEP Students! 🎉

FOTA AND THE KINESIOLOGY CLUB members stepped up and showed their support during this year’s NAMI Walk! 💙💚 Together, we are breaking the stigma and walking toward a future where mental health is a priority for all. 🧠✨

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10/16/2025

Join us to learn more about the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at UTEP!

Whether you’re a prospective student or just curious about the opportunities a doctoral degree can offer, this is your chance to discover how UTEP’s program is preparing future leaders in the field.
Let’s shape the future of OT—together!

Happy Wednesday, CHS Miners! ⛏ Tomorrow evening, the Department of Occupational Therapy will be hosting a panel discussion about the OTD program. Dr. Claudia Yagel will follow with a talk about leadership and entrepreneurship in the field of OT. Don't miss this chance to visit if you've been considering a career in this field! 🧡💙

🗓 October 16th
🕛5:30 to 7:00 PM
📍Rehab. Sciences Complex Rm. 114, 3333 N. Mesa St.

Flyer courtesy of Kinesiology Club