UTHSC Occupational Therapy Program

12/14/2025

We’re proud to celebrate three of our OT students, Randi Latham, Tierany Powell, & Samaria Sims, who were nominated for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center UTHSC College of Health Professions Student Impact and Advocacy Leadership Award. Congratulations to Randi for receiving the award, and to Tierany and Samaria on their well-deserved nominations!!!

12/12/2025

Check out this wonderful student profile of University of Tennessee Health Science Center Occupational Therapy student, Samaria Sims and get a glimpse into her journey and what makes our OT program so special!!!

OT Student Profile 4

11/20/2025

Occupational therapy and nursing students collaborated to mobilize simulated patients who were connected to multiple lines and tubes!

11/16/2025

Dr. Lewis-Kipkulei presented her research at the American Occupational Therapy Association - AOTA Educational Summit in Salt Lake City this past week.

11/11/2025

Check out the UTHSC Student Occupational Therapy Association's Christmas tree that our students set up at the Pink Palace for the Enchanted Forest! Great job promoting OT and helping raise funds to benefit LeBonheur!

11/07/2025

OT students enjoyed learning from Superior Van and Mobility, and our very own alum, Nikki Simmons with Driving Independence, about the process of "Making Mobility Possible."

10/29/2025

Attention UTHSC OT programs alums and clinical partners: OT and Nursing faculty are looking for volunteers for an interprofessional education event for occupational therapy and nursing students.
The event will take place Wednesday, November 19, in the Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center from approximately 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. You will act as a patient, who is connected to various lines and tubes, in a simulated acute care or intensive care unit. Nursing and occupational therapy students will work together to transfer you from the bed to a chair or vice versa. No experience is needed! You will not need to memorize any lines or provide any feedback. Simulation staff will be on hand to set you up before and throughout the duration of the event. Questions? Reach out to Orli Weisser-Pike (oweisser@uthsc.edu) for more details.

10/18/2025

Check out these fun and creative pediatric intervention projects!

10/14/2025

We’re excited to promote the annual fundraising event for the program’s pro bono occupational therapy clinic, the Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center.

10/10/2025

Our MOT students hosted 5 different mental health/wellness booths at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center ConnectFest yesterday! It was wonderful how they demonstrated the important role that occupational therapy can play in supporting mental health and promoting overall wellness!!!

10/04/2025

Be sure to attend the University of Tennessee Health Science Center ConnectFest event. The Department of Occupational Therapy will be hosting these fun and engaging stations!
•Creative Wellness Station
•Mindfulness /Coping Skills Station
•Affirmation Station
•Sleep Hygiene Station
•Sensory Play Station

09/24/2025

Round 2 of the Activity Analysis Workshop for the first-year occupational therapy students at UTHSC was full of learning and innovation! Students completed activity analyses focused on the potential for therapeutic application of activities including potting and propagating plants; making play-dough, slime, friendship bracelets, loom bracelets, collages, and bouquets; making mug cakes and chicken sliders; brewing coffee; installing a faux loc; building block towers; and playing UNO and The Game of Life.