Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Student
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eva Neuenschwander is currently pursuing her Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham with an expected graduation in December 2026. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Activity and Health from Auburn University, where she graduated summa cum laude and completed minors in business and psychology. While in occupational therapy school, she has participated in UAB's Student Occupational Therapy Association. During her undergraduate studies, Eva studied abroad in Rome, Italy, through Oglethorpe University. Her clinical experience includes an internship at an outpatient orthopedic clinic, where she worked around 360 hours as a rehabilitation technician. She also gained experience as a practicum student at an outpatient pediatric clinic, where she observed occupational therapy services delivered through play-based interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration.