Welcome to the Program in Occupational Therapy
Our mission is to advance human health and wellbeing by maximizing people’s participation in meaningful activity. Our vision is to lead innovations for barrier-free living.
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Master’s (MSOT)
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Doctorate (OTD)
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Online Post-Professional Doctorate (PP-OTD)
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Joint Degree MSOT / MPH
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PhD in Rehabilitation and Participation Science
Stark Lab paper featured in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Nominations open for 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award
King selected as 2024 Emerging Leaders Program cohort
2024 WashU OT Awards
Russell-Thomas selected as IPH Faculty Scholar
Study aims to understand genetics of Parkinson’s disease in Black people
Morgan appointed director of Research Division
Grajo appointed Chairperson for OT Academic Leadership Council
Schwegel selected for TiDe student trainee program
2024 William H. Danforth Confluence Awardee Harris receives Special Designation
Taff appointed Assistant Dean for Faculty Leadership Development
Program Commencement 2024
Alumni Profile: Sarah Brzeszkiewicz, MSOT ’14, OTR/L
Program in Occupational Therapy ranked as number three OT program in nation
Hand therapy in nerve transfer rehabilitation
How does a person’s mobility affect cardiovascular health?
Better sleep to improve rehabilitation outcomes
School-Based Scholars Program
Future Leader: Lexi Hanson, OTD/S ‘25
Spring 2024 OT Link is available
Engineering, OT students work with patients to design assistive tech
Living with low vision
A social health focus for OT interventions
OT for individuals experiencing homelessness
Katherine Gladhart-Hayes, MSOT/MPH ’24
Unlocking memories
Patient Care: Pediatric Feeding Services
Essential Elements of Inclusive OT Education
Improving health and fitness in persons with disabilities
Future Leader: Hannah “Han” Isenman, OTD/S ’24
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.
Developed By:
M. Carolyn Baum, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Dorothy Edwards, PhD
Developed By:
M. Carolyn Baum, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Dorothy Edwards, PhD
Developed By:
Monica S. Perlmutter, OTD, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA
Developed By:
Susy Stark, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Emily Somerville, OTD, OTR/L
and Stark Lab students