Announcements
The Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity to meet with legislators and their staff regarding critical issues that are important to the occupational therapists, and this year’s priorities centered around increasing access to OT services in mental and behavioral health, improving access to the health care delivery system, and promoting access to cost-effective, high-quality programs like Medicaid and CHIP.
Grace Franko Barlow’s ’18, OTD, OTR, passion for supporting individuals with Down syndrome has been a defining aspect of her career and personal journey.
As an undergraduate student at TCU, she dedicated her time to shadowing Sodi Matthews, former occupational therapist at KinderFrogs, TCU’s early intervention program that provides a developmentally appropriate educational environment for children with Down syndrome and other developmental delays.
Michael D. Justiss, Ph.D., has been hired as founding director for TCU’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program.
The new OTD program will meet a critical need for rehabilitation professionals in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, the state and the nation.
TCU is excited to introduce Grace Franko Barlow, OTD., as the new Assistant Professor of Professional Practice and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC) for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program.
TCU is delighted to welcome Crystal M. Smith, OTD., to the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program.
As the new Assistant Professor of Professional Practice and Doctoral Capstone Coordinator, Smith brings a wealth of experience, passion and dedication to the role, promising to enrich the academic and professional community at TCU.
Through a rigorous curriculum grounded in theory and emphasizing hands-on practice, students have unique opportunities to deepen their knowledge and skills in the dynamic field of occupational therapy (OT).
TCU’s new Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is poised to make a significant impact on the healthcare landscape by addressing critical gaps in access and specialized care.
A new assistant professor for TCU’s recently launched Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) aims to help students become “thoughtful, client-centered professionals.”