Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program

🔎 We spy Cohort 6 gathering together for lunch…

At Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy, some of the most meaningful learning happens outside the classroom. Whether it’s sharing a meal, celebrating successes, supporting one another through challenges, or simply taking a break between classes, these moments help build the relationships that will last far beyond graduation.

The journey through an OTD program is demanding, and having a strong support system makes all the difference. The friendships formed today become future colleagues, collaborators, mentors, and advocates within the occupational therapy profession. Learning to connect, communicate, and support one another now lays the foundation for the teamwork and interprofessional collaboration that are essential to excellent client care.

At PCOTD, we’re more than a cohort, we’re a family. 💙 As future occupational therapists, our students are building not only clinical skills but also lifelong friendships that will strengthen the profession for years to come.

Little post for today We are excited to highlight another incredible ongoing doctoral capstone project! 🎉

Working alongside Christina Turner, MS, LAT, ATC, CEP, this project is exploring the role of occupational therapy in concussion management among university club sport athletes. Through research, collaboration, and advocacy, this capstone is examining how OT can support cognitive recovery, return to participation, symptom management, and overall student-athlete wellness.

This work continues to demonstrate the expanding impact of occupational therapy in emerging practice areas and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in supporting athletes at the collegiate level. We are so proud of the dedication, professionalism, and passion being poured into this meaningful project and look forward to seeing its continued growth and outcomes! 👏🧠🏅

Watching Grace Durham present her final community presentation at Furman University today was such a full-circle moment.

This marks her 16th community presentation and nearly 500 participants reached across the Upstate, an incredible impact that speaks to her dedication, leadership, and heart for service.

Grace, your commitment to meaningful community engagement and education does not go unnoticed. You’ve represented our profession so well and made a lasting difference in so many lives.

Great work, Grace!!! We are so proud of you!!

Congratulations to two of our third year PCOTD students who presented today at the Upstate Research Symposium. Congratulations to Madeline Johnson and Ivy Veneziano on all of your accomplishments this Capstone Process! We are so proud of you!!!

In April we celebrate occupational therapy and boy have we been going at it!!!!

from Doctoral Capstones to our first day at Mini-Camp and formal speakers at at Autism Connects Conference in Columbia, our PCOTD students are hard at work speaking the joy, professionalism, and love of OT!

’Twas the night before Mini-Camp, and all through the crew, Not a PCOTD student was sleeping… they had things to do 😄

The crafts were all prepped and the games set with care,
With glitter and markers and snacks to spare ✂️🎨

The schedule was ready, the plans all in place,
For a day full of laughter and smiles on each face 😊

The students were buzzing with last-minute cheer,
Excited to welcome the kiddos this year 💛

With dreams full of fun and new friendships to grow,
And moments that shine in the warm summer glow ✨

So rest up, get ready—it’s almost go time!
A day full of magic is yours and mine 🎉

Tomorrow we welcome each camper with glee…
While You Grow Mini-Camp with PCOTD! 🌱

Another successful in Columbia, advocating for all@od South Carolina Occupational Therapy with