GW Occupational Therapy Program

Founded in 1824, the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) is pleased to offer an advanced-practice doctoral degree program (pOTD) designed for registered occupational therapists (OT) and occupational therapy students enrolled in an accredited Masters OT program. GW OT is excited to announce the launch of their Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program in Fall 2022. This program is designed for individuals looking to pursue OT as a career who are not currently licensed OT's. The GW OT program aspires to influence the diversity in occupational therapy, amplifying our location in the nation's capital to develop practitioners and leaders who innovate and address the unmet occupational needs through collaboration with local, national, and global communities. It is our mission to prepare graduates that deliver evidence informed occupational therapy with a global reach, who advocate for the profession and whose leadership demonstrates a commitment to ensuring occupational justice and inclusive engagement in society.