The University of Southern California (USC) Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy is very pleased to announce the 2018 USC Summer Occupational Therapy Immersion (SOTI) program.  

SOTI is a four-week summer program designed for international occupational therapy (OT) students and practitioners who are interested in learning more about OT practice in the United States.

In this program, students will:

• Gain an empowered understanding of OT in the United States through lectures and clinical site visits.

• Be introduced to occupational science and USC's cutting-edge research by our renowned faculty.

• Network with Los Angeles-based OTs practicing in both traditional and emerging practice areas.

• Develop a global perspective of occupational therapy, health, and wellness by meeting peers from approximately 20 different countries.

The 2018 SOTI program will be held from July 2 – July 31, 2018. 

Applications are being accepted now until March 16, 2018, and can be submitted through the SOTI program website at http://chan.usc.edu/academics/global-initiatives/soti.

Further, testimonials from past SOTI participants can be found at http://chan.usc.edu/academics/global-initiatives/soti.

Early applications are encouraged as admissions will be offered on a continuous basis.

Any questions can be directed to the SOTI Program Director, Daniel Park, OTD, OTR/L at parkdani@chan.usc.edu