OTD News Volume 5, Issue 1

White Coats Page 3 OTDNews, Volume V, Issue 1 Pi Theta Epsilon Beta Delta Tampa inductees with NSU OTD faculty and Dr. Peter Taylor, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The students from left to right, Hillary Whitacre, Lillian Freeman, Kristin McMillen, Amanda Skillen, Molly Christian, Kimberly Bartels, Megan Dadez, Kim, Yetman, and Shannon Taylor. Pi Theta Epsilon (PTE) is a specialized honor society for occupational therapy students enrolled in professional entry- level programs at accredited educational programs across the United States. The objective of the society, as outlined by the founders of PTE, is to contribute to the advancement of occupational therapy through special projects of its members, to provide a basis for relationship among accredited programs of occupational therapy, and to work in cooperation with the aims and ideals of other student occupational therapy organizations. Today, the mission of Pi Theta Epsilon is to promote research and scholar- ship among occupational therapy students. Pi Theta Epsilon supports the development of occupational science and the practice of authentic occupational therapy by promoting research and other scholarly activities of its members. In this way, the organization serves not only the profession but also helps to ensure quality health care services for the general public” (The American Occupational Therapy Foundation [AOTF], 2015). Under the direction of Professor Sheila Longpré, the Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at Nova Southeastern University – Tampa inducted ten members into its new chapter during the Fall Ceremonies. Students who are in the top 35% of their class and have achieved academic excellence and leadership are invited to apply. Sheila Longpré, MOT, OTR/L