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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)

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Doctorate (OTD)

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Joint Degree MSOT / MPH

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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

100%faculty with a doctoral degree

30States represented by our students

2,847number of graduates since 1918

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Future Leader: Nathaniel Baniqued, OTD/S ‘23

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Academy of Educators awards and honors

Berg, receives the Lifetime Achievement award; Barco, Kaskutas and Taff named to the Honor Roll

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ACRM 98th Annual Conference

The Program in Occupational Therapy has speakers, presenters and posters at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine's 98th Annual Conference (virtual)

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Annual Report 2021

The Program's 2021 Annual Report captures the innovative research, education opportunities and new patient care we have provided as well as our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts of the past year.

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Building independence

Community partnership provides experiential learning in mobility and independence

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Functional Neurological Disorders Program

Outpatient FND program helps patients manage their symptoms

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I-ACQUIRE: A multi-site Phase III trial

I-ACQUIRE study aims to determine the efficacy of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) for children between 8 and 36 months of age

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Future Leader: Stephanie Judycki, OTD/S ‘22

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Fall-prevention program can help reduce harmful in-home falls by nearly 40%

Community-based program helps older adults make safety-focused modifications to their homes

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OT Program Outstanding Alumni Award

We are accepting nominations September 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022 for the OT Program Outstanding Alumni Award.

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Morgan to be plenary presenter at ACRM's 98th Annual Conference

Kerri Morgan, PhD, OTR/L, ATP, is a plenary presenter at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 98th Annual Conference

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Faculty Announcement: Jaclyn Schwartz

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Keleman selected as 2021 TL1 trainee

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Faculty Announcement: Binyam Nardos

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OT Research First Fridays

Join us live at 1:00 p.m. CST on the first Friday of every month starting July to learn about starting a research career.

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West-Bruce appointed to HCHSIS Standing Committee

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Obituary: Regina Abel, occupational therapy instructor, 70

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Velozo delivers Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lecture

Alumnus Craig Velozo, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, delivered the Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lecture on April 6.

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Program Virtual Commencement 2021

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Faculty Announcement: Stacy West-Bruce

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2021 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awardees

Lisa Tabor Connor, PhD, MSOT, OTR/L, and Tiffany Rader, MPH, to receive the 2021 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards

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2021 Outstanding Alumni Awardees

We are pleased to announce the 2021 Outstanding Alumni Award honorees: Gloria Levin, MA, BSOT ’67, and Linda Struckmeyer, PhD, BSOT ’82, OTR/L.

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Treating lymphedema

New service line gives patients control over their lymphedema

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The Neuroscience and Rehabilitation Laboratory

Benjamin Philip, PhD, bridges the gap between neuroscience and occupational therapy

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Moose calls: Celebrating the career of Jeanenne Dallas

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Faculty announcement: Bachelani and Hoyt

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Spring 2021 O.T. Link is available

The Spring 2021 issue of our alumni publication, O.T. Link, features a career retrospect on Jeanenne Dallas, MA, OTR/L, FAOTA, and the latest Program news.

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Somerville receives Kopolow Award

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Dallas receives AOTA’s Retired Educator’s Commendation

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Pearson joins faculty, to receive AOTA award

Adam Cisroe Pearson, OTD, OTR/L, joins our faculty as a part-time instructor in occupational therapy (PDA)

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Baum to receive 2020 Distinguished Service Award

M. Carolyn Baum, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, will be honored with the 2020 Distinguished Service Award

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Tyminski receives Ethic of Service Award

Quinn Tyminski, OTD, OTR/L, BCMH, receives the Washington University’s 2021 Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award

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Chang selected as JPRO's new co-editor-in-chief

Chih-Hung Chang, PhD, was selected as the new co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes

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Bricker receives 2020 MOTA Outstanding Educator Award

Jessie Bricker, OTD, OTR/L, receives the 2020 Missouri Occupational Therapy Association's Outstanding Educator Award.

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A sense of place

Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, studies the impact of asthma and other chronic diseases on developmental and educational outcomes

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Bridging the gap

Baby Bridge program clinicians provide early intervention to preterm babies

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Senior summer camp

Sankofa Culture and Art Wellness Village Senior Camp gives seniors an opportunity to participate in artistic and cultural activities during the summer

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Fall 2020 O.T. Link is available

The Fall 2020 issue of our alumni publication, O.T. Link, features a cover story on Kelly Harris, PhD, CCC-SLP, and the latest Program news.

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Future Leader: Mario Millsap, MSOT/S '20

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Creating community wellness

Level II fieldwork in the time of COVID

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Providing telehealth

OT Services clinicians deliver patient care virtually

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Delivering curriculum in a pandemic

Course directors leverage technology resources to teach online for summer

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Cognitive function in people with Parkinson’s disease

Developing occupational therapy cognitive interventions

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Older people with early, asymptomatic Alzheimer’s at risk of falls

PhD student Audrey Keleman, MSOT, is first author and Susy Stark, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is co-senior author of the study.

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Annual Report 2020

The Program's Annual Report 2020 captures our efforts to adapt, expand and transform how we conduct research, educate students, deliver services and interact with the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Future leader: Maribeth Clifton, OTD/S '20

In the News

Oct 11 Future Leader: Nathaniel Baniqued, OTD/S ‘23
Oct 06 Academy of Educators awards and honors
Sep 22 ACRM 98th Annual Conference
Sep 20 Annual Report 2021

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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 Three OT Program in the Nation

Welcome to the Program in Occupational Therapy

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