occupational therapy

June 13, 2023

Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical Professor Helps Drivers “Fit” in Their Cars

David Wise

Occupational Therapy professor Kandy Salter works with OT students on how to properly check a person's car for their specific fit.

In a car-centric culture like the United States, most people don’t give much thought to how they physically interact with their cars. They generally just jump in the car and go. However, an awareness of how we “fit” in our cars should be an important safety consideration, especially as we age. Kandy Salter, OTD, OTR/L,…

January 19, 2023

First Cohort of Occupational Therapy Students Completes Capstone Projects, Graduates

David Wise

UAMS/UA Occupational Therapy 1st Cohort with Faculty

The Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) program recently celebrated the achievements of its first class of students, who earned their degrees after a challenging three years that included the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the official University of Arkansas commencement on December 17, 2022, the program provided an intimate doctoral hooding and pinning ceremony for the 25…