OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
SUMMIT OF SCHOLARS

The University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions
Department of Occupational Therapy

June 6-8, 2024
HPNP Complex, UF Campus
Gainesville, Florida

About the Summit

The 2024 Occupational Therapy Research Summit will Unleash Creative Possibilities in occupational therapy and occupational science researchers.  Attendees will explore how impactful research communications, strategic partnerships, and feedback from their colleagues will help them achieve new creative heights to advance science and practice. The summit is designed for career scientists at every stage of development.

Who will attend this Summit?

Plan ahead now to Unleash Creative Possibilities

Friday, February 23, 2024

Call for abstracts deadline.

Thursday, June 6, 2024
6:00 - 8:00 pm

Be inspired with a welcome reception at The Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida.

Friday, June 7, 2024

Explore innovations with paper presentations, Q&A with funders, works in progress, and poster sessions- along with music and dance. 

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Imagine what’s possible with presentations about strategic partnerships with industry, government, and healthcare organizations.

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The OT Summit is a collaboration between the Occupational Therapy academic programs at the University of Florida, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Washington, and The Ohio State University.

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