Department of Occupational Therapy
November 13, 2026
OT Doctoral Graduate Builds a Movement, One Bench at a Time
Becky DeClerk, OTD, OTR/L, a recent graduate of the UAMS/UA Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, is a believer in the adage that if you walk a mile in another person’s shoes, you gain a deeper understanding of what they are going through. So, when she decided to learn more about transportation issues for her capstone project, she rode buses. Then she built benches.
October 27, 2026
UAMS/UA Go Baby Go Program Marks Third Year of Getting Kids Moving
The Go Baby Go project in Northwest Arkansas recently completed its third year. The program provides modified electric ride-on cars to children with mobility challenges, and it continues to grow its reach and refine its approach.
March 5, 2026
Spotlight on the Department of Occupational Therapy
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program offered jointly by the University of Arkansas (U A) in Fayetteville and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) represents a collaborative, innovative approach to occupational therapy education. Now well-established as a three-year, entry-level professional doctorate, this program combines the strengths of a major land-grant research university…
October 30, 2025
UAMS/UA Go Baby Go Program Expands to Serve More Children
The Go Baby Go project in Northwest Arkansas recently completed its second year of operation, expanding its reach and refining its approach to providing modified electric ride-on cars to children with mobility challenges.
October 20, 2024
UAMS and UA Distribute Electric Ride-On Cars to GoBabyGo Families in Northwest Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas (UA) today distributed electric ride-on cars to families participating in GoBabyGo, a national program that promotes the use of modified electric ride-on cars as a solution for independent mobility during early childhood. The event is part of the capstone…
July 30, 2024
UAMS Colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, Make List of Top Graduate Schools for 2024
LITTLE ROCK — U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of Best Graduate Schools for 2024 ranked the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) colleges of Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions and Public Health highly among their peers nationwide. The UAMS College of Pharmacy was ranked 31st nationwide among all pharmacy colleges. It has produced…
May 31, 2024
UAMS/UA Occupational Therapy Program Seeks Funding for a Driving Simulator
Driving gives people added mobility and the ability to live a more independent life. It also is a complex activity that requires a combination of cognitive, perceptual and motor skills. For individuals who have experienced an injury, illness or disability that affects their ability to drive, occupational therapy plays a crucial role in helping them regain their independence and mobility.
March 7, 2024
Four New Leaders Helm Degree Programs
The 2024 academic year in the College of Health Professions began with new leaders at the helms of four different degree programs. They are Charia Hall, Kandy Salter, Angel Holland and Shayla Stinnett.
August 30, 2023
Kandy Salter, OTD, Named Director of UA/UAMS Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
Kandy Salter, OTD, has been named the director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
June 13, 2023
Occupational Therapy Assistant Clinical Professor Helps Drivers “Fit” in Their Cars
In a car-centric culture like the United States, most people don’t give much thought to how they physically interact with their cars. They generally just jump in the car and go. However, an awareness of how we “fit” in our cars should be an important safety consideration, especially as we age. Kandy Salter, OTD, OTR/L,…
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