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Why Mentorship Matters: How Supportive Work Environments Shape the Journey from OT Student to Certified Hand Therapist

Why Mentorship Matters: How Supportive Work Environments Shape the Journey from OT Student to Certified Hand Therapist Becoming a healthcare professional involves more than completing coursework or accumulating clinical hours. Long-term success depends on the quality of mentorship, professional support, and workplace culture that shape a clinician’s early career. For Emily Grullón, OTR/L, OTD, CHT, a Certified Hand Therapist and faculty member at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), those factors were instrumental in her own professional development—and now inform how she prepares future occupational therapists for practice. Dr. Grullón explored these themes during her presentation, From [...]

By |2026-02-19T17:24:26+00:00February 20, 2026|Front Page News, OTD-Organic, SCU News|
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SCU Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student Rekha Todker-Sulkar Honored with Chuck Strauch Award

SCU Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student Rekha Todker-Sulkar Honored with Chuck Strauch Award Photo: Rekha Todker-Sulkar (center) received the Chuck Strauch Award from the California Foundation for Occupational Therapy When Rekha Todker-Sulkar, a student in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at Southern California University of Health Sciences, was honored with the Chuck Strauch Award from the California Foundation for Occupational Therapy at the Occupational Therapy Association of California Conference, the moment marked far more than a professional milestone. For Todker-Sulkar, a longtime pediatric occupational therapy assistant who returned to graduate school after years of [...]

By |2026-01-28T19:17:58+00:00January 30, 2026|Front Page News, OTD-Organic, SCU News|
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Top OT Programs in the United States with Clinical Rotations & Hybrid Online Options

Top OT Programs in the United States with Clinical Rotations & Hybrid Online Options Occupational therapy is growing fast, and for good reason. As demand increases across hospitals, schools, home health, and rehab centers, more students are turning to top OT programs that offer strong clinical training, flexible schedules, and a clear path to licensure. These programs prepare future therapists to help individuals build strength, mobility, and independence in everyday life. Many of today’s top OT programs now include hybrid online options, allowing students to complete academic coursework remotely while gaining real-world experience through in-person fieldwork. Whether you’re changing [...]

By |2026-02-26T06:04:15+00:00November 18, 2025|OTD|
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Hybrid Occupational Therapy Programs for Flexibility and Hands-On Learning

Dr. James Whedon, Senior Health Services Researcher and professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), received the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Research Award at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC), held March 20th—22nd.

By |2025-09-15T21:56:12+00:00September 15, 2025|OTD|
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MOT vs. OTD: Which Occupational Therapy Degree is Right for You?

Dr. James Whedon, Senior Health Services Researcher and professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), received the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Research Award at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC), held March 20th—22nd.

By |2025-09-15T21:53:34+00:00September 15, 2025|OTD|
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Do Occupational Therapists Need a Doctorate? OTD vs. MOT Explained

Dr. James Whedon, Senior Health Services Researcher and professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), received the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Research Award at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC), held March 20th—22nd.

By |2025-09-15T21:53:34+00:00September 15, 2025|OTD|
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What is an OTD Degree? Benefits, Requirements, and Career Outcomes

Dr. James Whedon, Senior Health Services Researcher and professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), received the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Research Award at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC), held March 20th—22nd.

By |2025-09-15T21:53:34+00:00September 15, 2025|OTD|
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SCU Announces the Launch of Phoenix Metro Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program

SCU Announces the Launch of Phoenix Metro Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program We are excited to formally announce the launch of our new Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at our Phoenix Metro campus, expanding upon the success of our established OTD program at the Whittier campus. This new program is designed to provide aspiring occupational therapists with the advanced education needed to enter the field of occupational therapy, while also pioneering SCU's future educational offerings in Arizona. The Phoenix Metro OTD program, which recently achieved candidacy status, will begin in January 2025. This program features an innovative hybrid model, [...]

By |2025-08-20T23:04:50+00:00October 15, 2024|Front Page News, OTD|
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AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024

AIHM, SCU, and Cornerstone Collaboration to Co-Host Inaugural Whole Health Conference in October 2024   Interprofessional continuing education credits available to all conference attendees   Whole Health is emerging as the next evolutionary step in integrative health and medicine. In response, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM), Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU), and the Cornerstone Collaboration for Societal Change have announced they will co-host the Inaugural Whole Health Conference, "Bringing Whole Health to Life,” from October 25 to 27, 2024, at Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego. Healthcare professionals from across the spectrum are [...]

By |2025-08-21T00:01:05+00:00August 20, 2024|ACM-Organic, AYUR-Organic, BSHS-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, DPT, Front Page News, Genetics-Organic, MSMS-Organic, MSPA-Organic, OTD|
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Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Arete Healthcare Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Access to High-Value Care

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Arete Healthcare Announce Strategic Collaboration to Enhance Access to High-Value Care Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) and Arete Healthcare are pleased to announce a transformative multi-year collaboration aimed at expanding the availability of high-value musculoskeletal care in the United States. This partnership marks a significant advancement in enhancing the quality, accessibility, and experience for people seeking healthcare services for musculoskeletal concerns, including low back pain and neck pain. Key highlights of the collaboration include: Adoption of Arete MSO Services: SCU will implement Arete Management Services Organization (MSO) services to revolutionize [...]

By |2025-08-22T20:57:19+00:00June 28, 2024|ACM-Organic, DC, DC-Organic, Front Page News, OTD|
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