Occupational therapists (OTs) help people of all ages improve their independence, safety, and function. In order to become an OT, you will need to obtain either a master’s degree or a doctorate degree. Two school paths are the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program or the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated July 25, 2025 by Student Doctor Network
Once you embark on the journey to excel in the rehabilitation sciences, it is not only a rewarding path but also a challenging one. Fortunately, all you need to achieve success is to know where ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated October 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network
Many people assume occupational therapists work in hospitals and nursing facilities along with many other healthcare professionals who physically rehabilitate patients. However, occupational therapists are also found in any setting where psychiatric patients are seen. ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Published November 7, 2019
Occupational therapy is one of many healthcare professions that require clinical exposure before entering the field. Occupational therapy clinical opportunities are called fieldwork rotations, clinical rotations, or clinical experiences depending on the program. These experiences ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Published October 21, 2019
What is an Occupational Therapist? The Occupational Therapist (OT) profession grew from the idea that patients’ health and wellness would improve if they were engaged in meaningful activities, also known as occupations. Occupational therapy began ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated August 18, 2022 by Brittany Ferri
Despite growing knowledge of the field of occupational therapy, there is still much that is unknown about what their roles are in healthcare facilities and medical treatment teams. For those who are unfamiliar with occupational ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated July 24, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
Observation hours are not only a requirement of becoming an occupational therapist, but also an important part of professional development and education. Observation hours typically are an experience therapy programs require to evaluate whether the ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated June 17, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
Last year, as the summer was nearing its end, I started preparing to take the Medical College Admission Test, also referred to as the MCAT. I was a recent college graduate and had just successfully ... Read more
Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Updated June 26, 2022 by Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Change in the world of healthcare is not uncommon. From new treatment methods and devices to assist with therapy to groundbreaking medical procedures, there is always something new to learn about. This does not end ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated January 8, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
The educational requirements needed to become an occupational therapist (OT) are continually changing to improve the notoriety and efficacy of the profession. The Board of Directors at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) discuss ongoing ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated February 1, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
So far in this series, we have covered the main settings of occupational therapy (OT) and challenges to practicing in such settings. The key to learning what barriers are in each setting is understanding OT’s ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated February 27, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies of life in the lab. These articles aren’t for the superhuman Nature-publishing, Nobel Prize-winning MD/PhDs out there, but rather for ... Read more
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 24, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
Challenges and barriers are inevitably present in any job field. The particular obstacles may vary from setting to setting, or they may be a result of the job itself. No matter the source, it is ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated February 27, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
Occupational therapists assist people across a wide range of ages and functional abilities and are trained to have broad, versatile skill sets; it should come as no surprise that OTs can work in many different ... Read more
Caitlin Dobson
Updated June 26, 2022 by Caitlin Dobson
It is typically seen as an advantage of a profession when there are many avenues for your career to take. Depending on the type of facility they work at, an occupational therapist can enter new ... Read more
Brittany Ferri
Updated February 28, 2019 by Brittany Ferri
OT or PT? Occupational therapists (OT) and physical therapists (PT) often work side-by-side, addressing similar conditions using similar treatment methods and tools. Depending on the setting, it may be difficult to tell which practitioner is ... Read more
Caitlin Dobson
Updated August 31, 2022 by Caitlin Dobson
Where to Begin? Students seeking a career in occupational therapy may be unsure of where to start and what to expect. When I began applying to OT school, it seemed like no schools were the ... Read more
Caitlin Dobson
Updated July 11, 2022 by Caitlin Dobson
Are you experiencing clinician burnout? Do you bring your patients’ emotional and physical burdens home with you every night? Yet, do you stay in patient care because you don’t know what else to do?It’s OK. ... Read more
Meredith Castin
Updated October 11, 2022 by Meredith Castin
Beth Anderson Gibson offers advice for students and gives insight into the field of occupational therapy
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer