Jewell Dickson-Clayton named program director of UAB OTD Entry-Level

Jewell Dickson-Clayton, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA, has been named program director of the UAB Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) Entry-Level program. She is the first person of color to be program director for UAB OT. In this video, Dickson-Clayton discusses her vision for the program, the future of the industry and so much more.
“As the department makes the transition to the clinical doctorate we needed a leader with vision, creativity, knowledge, and compassion, who will continue to challenge the status quo to ensure that our program is one of the premier programs in the country and who genuinely cares for the success of every student who chooses UAB to share their journey,” said Gavin Jenkins, PhD, ORT/L, ATP, chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy. “Dr. Dickson-Clayton brings all this and so much more and the program could not be in any better hands as we look to solidify our success, as well as innovate and influence the future of occupational therapy and extend our global reach.”