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Welcome to the Program in Occupational Therapy

Our mission is to advance human health by enhancing people’s participation in everyday life activities through evidence-based practice, innovative research, and the education of tomorrow’s leaders in occupational therapy and rehabilitation.

Degree Programs

Master’s (MSOT)

MSOT Info | Apply to MSOT
Doctorate (OTD)

OTD Info | Apply to OTD
OTD for Licensed OTs

OTD for OTR Info | Apply to OTD for OTR
Joint Degree MSOT / MPH

MSOT/MPH Info | Apply to MSOT | Apply to MPH
PhD in Rehabilitation and Participation Science

RAPS PhD Info | Apply to RAPS PhD

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100%pass rate on NBCOT certification exam since 2016

500+fieldwork sites nationwide

95%faculty with a doctoral degree

30States represented by our students

2,847number of graduates since 1918

Our Stories

Fall issue of O.T. Link is available

The Fall 2019 issue of our alumni publication, O.T. Link, features a cover story on Lisa Tabor Connor, PhD, and the latest Program news.

Our Stories

Taking control of tics

Clinician Karen Balk, MOT, OTR/L, helps patients manage tic disorders

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Designing curricula

Creating a renewed curriculum for first-year master’s and doctoral students

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A Double Homecoming for Lisa Connor, PhD

Acclaimed researcher in stroke recovery and behavior begins tenure as the Elias Michael Executive Director

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ASHT 42nd Annual Meeting

Faculty, staff and students represent the Program at the 42^nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT)

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Celebrating Community Partners

The Missouri Department of Transportation and the Sickle Cell Association of St. Louis were honored with our 2019 Community Partner Appreciation Award.

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OT Program Outstanding Alumni Award

We are accepting nominations September 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020 for the OT Program Outstanding Alumni Award.

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Fleita, Walsh receive LSVT Global grants

Students receive seed funding for planning and completing behavioral treatment studies with neurologically impaired patients.

Our Stories

A Transformative Experience

An Nguyen, OTD/S '19, describes her OT education at WashU as a "transformative experience." Learn why in her self-penned LinkedIn article.

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Wearable motion detectors identify subtle motor deficits in children

Could lead to early intervention, help prevent disability

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DASA receives the 2019 Outstanding Community Partner Award

The Program in Occupational Therapy has selected the Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA) as this year’s recipient of its Outstanding Community Partner Award.

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Wong to receive the 2019 ACRM Deborah L. Wilkerson Early Career Award

In the News

Oct 18 Fall issue of O.T. Link is available
Oct 16 Taking control of tics
Oct 15 Designing curricula
Oct 14 A Double Homecoming for Lisa Connor, PhD

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Assessments

These assessment tools were developed by our faculty and colleagues, and some are available to occupational therapy professionals and students to use free of charge.

Executive Function Performance Test (EFPT)

Developed By:
M. Carolyn Baum, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Dorothy Edwards, PhD

Activity Card Sort (ACS)

Developed By:
M. Carolyn Baum, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Dorothy Edwards, PhD

Home Environment Lighting Assessment (HELA)

Developed By:
Monica S. Perlmutter, OTD, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA

In-Home Occupational Performance Evaluation (I-HOPE)

Developed By:
Susy Stark, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Emily Somerville, OTD, OTR/L
and Stark Lab students

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Ranked as the Number One OT Program in the Nation

Get Started

We welcome inquiries from prospective students, potential collaborators, community partners, alumni and others who want to connect with us. Please complete the form below to begin the conversation.

Schedule a Visit

Current, future and accepted applicants are encouraged to visit. We also welcome people who are exploring career options and considering occupational therapy. Dr. Kathy Kniepmann, one of our faculty members, opens our visit sessions with an informal presentation and discussion, followed by a tour that’s led by one of our current occupational therapy students.

Upcoming visit sessions*:

Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1:00 p.m. CST

Thursday, Oct. 24 at 11:00 a.m. CST

*At least two to three visit sessions are scheduled every month. All times are Central Standard Time (CST). Click here for more info.

Questions?

Call Dr. Kniepmann at (314) 286-1610
or Robin Hattori at (314) 286-1653