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Proud PPOTD alumna

August 19, 2025

Liz Slaughter, OTD, OTR/L, reflects on how the PPOTD program created a pathway to teaching that changed her professional trajectory and fulfilled her passion.

Sa'Vanna Jackson OTD student stands next to punching bag with focus pads for boxing.

Training for Parkinson’s Care

July 29, 2025

MUSC OTD grad Sa’Vanna Jackson created a training video to improve safety and accessibility for Parkinson’s participants in Rock Steady Boxing classes

family group OT

Finding Balance

March 04, 2025

One MUSC PPOTD student's approach to getting the most of out of school as an OT

MUSC OTD students and faculty pose for a pose for a picture with Santa.

Polar Express

February 06, 2025

MUSC OTD students sponsored a Polar Express-themed holiday party for children of all abilities with the Park Circle Recreational Center.

MUSC OTD students stand in a group with participant from their inaugural wheelchair pickleball tournamant inside a gym.

Adaptive Pickleball Tournament

September 16, 2024

2nd year OTD students host an adaptive pickleball tournament to spread awareness, foster community, and engage in friendly competition.

woman passes the ball in a wheelchair basketball game

SWAS 2024

July 26, 2024

Wheelchair basketball tournament raises funds supporting recreational opportunities for individuals with physical and sensory disabilities

Woman studies at a desk with a laptop

Day in the Life

June 25, 2024

A look into the student experience for the hybrid occupational therapy and hybrid physical therapy programs at MUSC.

2024 Best Jobs Rankings

USNWR 2024 Best Jobs List

May 28, 2024

Which professions taught in the College of Health Professions made U.S. News & World Report's best jobs lists?

students build adaptive car for children

Go Baby Go

January 25, 2024

Occupational and Physical Therapy students work together on adaptive car builds for children with mobility impairments.

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