Professor Tara Casimano Receives Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Health Science
OT Professor Reaches Long-Time Goal
New York, N.Y. - Prof. Tara Casimano, PhD. OT/L, Associate Director and Assistant Professor of the Occupational Therapy Program at Touro College School of Health Sciences (SHS) has received her doctor of philosophy in Health Sciences from Trident University International.
She has been a valued member of the Touro College faculty since 1998.
Prof. Casimano’s doctoral dissertation, “The Effectiveness of a Worksite Health Promotion Program to Improve Health-Related Quality of Life Indicators,” was a research study that outlined a multi-contextual approach to improving vital functions, physical activity and overall health and wellness in the program’s participants.
In addition to teaching, Prof. Casimano is a faculty administrator, student mentor, and academic advisor. She is actively involved in department and school-wide committees and volunteers in her community.
“Attaining my Ph.D. has been a goal of mine since I started college 30 years ago,” said Prof. Casimano. “This was one of my proudest moments as a therapist, educator, and role model for my students and children. I am very thankful,” she said.
Dr. Stephanie Dapice Wong, Chair of Touro’s SHS Occupational Therapy Dept. said Prof. Casimano's attainment of a doctoral degree in Health Sciences “reflects her diligent work ethic and her capacity for success.”
