Empower people as an Occupational Therapist

The GW Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is designed for applicants without a license in occupational therapy (OT) and who want to become occupational therapists. GW OTD graduates will use leadership skills to demonstrate a commitment to the following:

• Delivering evidence-informed occupational therapy with a global reach
• Advocating for the profession
• Ensuring occupational justice and inclusive engagement in society
• Influencing diversity in occupational therapy

The OTD program is hybrid and full-time for eight semesters and the foundational knowledge and leadership skills gained will empower people and communities across the lifespan and promote full inclusivity.

Community Engagement

The GW OTD program takes advantage of the prime location in Washington, D.C. for a unique opportunity to reinforce or change the systems that impact our daily lives and decisions. Students are given opportunities to apply occupational therapy principles and curricular themes to practical and real-life experiences in the community. Here, you can gain new perspectives, engage in society to bring awareness to inequalities and injustices, advocate for diverse populations, and accomplish more.

Diverse and Experienced Faculty

Faculty at GW are highly experienced educators and nationally recognized scholars that aim to change the educational status quo. The team consists of experienced clinicians, educators, and researchers from across the globe who also bring diverse perspectives to the academic community.

Hybrid Education

The GW OTD program's hybrid education format is designed to allow students to manage their schedule alongside their various life commitments while pursuing a degree. The convenient, flexible schedule should accommodate all walks of life and allow students to learn when they are most productive and focused.