Duke OTD

Join us at Duke OTD for Scholarship Week!
We are so proud of our students and excited to see all that they have accomplished!

More information can be found on our website:
https://medschool.duke.edu/education/health-professions-education-programs/occupational-therapy-doctorate/about/annual-otd

Duke OTD faculty, students, and alumni represented our program on the world stage at the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) Congress in Bangkok, Thailand! This global gathering brought together nearly 2,400 OT professionals from 78 countries for research exchange, collaboration, and innovation.

If you’d like to learn more about Duke OTD’s contributions, check out the full article!
https://ortho.duke.edu/news/duke-otd-engages-world-stage-bangkok

Duke OTD had the privilege of participating in an Interprofessional Adaptive Sports Experience, where our students explored wheelchair basketball, Boccia ball, sitting volleyball, and hand cycling!

A huge thank you to NC Adapted Sports, Triangle Thunder, and Triangle Volleyball Club for partnering with us to make this event possible. Our students walked away energized, inspired, and grateful for an opportunity filled with learning, collaboration, and fun!

🎉 Duke OTD Alumni—We Want to Hear From You! 🎉
As an extra incentive to complete your alumni survey, Duke OTD is entering everyone who submits their survey by February 6 into a raffle for two FREE registrations (a $425 value!) to the upcoming AOTA Fieldwork Educator Workshop, held March 17–18 at the IPE Building. This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills, connect with fellow educators, and support the next generation of OTD students. 🙌

📝 Complete the survey, https://duke.is/y/5qj8
🎟️ Get entered in the raffle
📅 Deadline: February 6
📍 Workshop Location: Duke IPE Building

Check out the flyer for full details—and please share with your colleagues! https://duke.is/w/sfqr

Good luck in the raffle, and thank you for your continued support of Duke OTD. 💙

📣 Duke OTD Alumni - We want to hear from you! 💙

Your experiences matter—and your feedback helps us continue strengthening the Duke OTD program, supporting your professional growth, and creating meaningful opportunities for future cohorts.

📝 Take a few minutes to complete our Class of 2025 Alumni Survey: https://duke.is/b/vzur

Tiffany Adams, PT, DPT, MBA, PhD, and Tomeico Faison, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, faced the daunting task of managing loans and budgets as students. Now, as leaders in Duke’s health professions programs, they have transformed this challenge into an opportunity by developing the Duke OTD & DPT Financial Leadership Series, which provides students with essential financial tools they previously lacked.

Learn more through the link in our bio. https://medschool.duke.edu/blog/empowering-students-navigate-financial-challenges-confidence-and-innovation

✨ You’re Invited! ✨
Join us for the Duke OTD Open House — your chance to explore one of the nation’s premier Occupational Therapy Doctorate programs right here at Duke!

📅 Saturday, January 3, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 In‑person at Duke University

Meet faculty, connect with current students, tour our learning spaces, and get an inside look at what makes Duke OTD a transformational place to learn and grow. Whether you’re just starting your journey or ready to take the next step, we can’t wait to welcome you!

🎟️ Registration is open through December 24 — don’t wait!
Secure your spot today and step into your future with Duke OTD. https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KAE8u55GNLvlhY

Applications close Nov 19.

Welcome, Duke OTD Class of 2028! 💙

We’re thrilled to welcome our newest cohort of future occupational therapists to Duke!

Orientation week is buzzing with excitement, and this group is already showing the heart, drive, and curiosity that define our program.
From day one, you’re part of a community committed to innovation, inclusion, and impact. We can’t wait to see how you’ll grow and lead in the world of OT.

Drop a 💙 or 🙌 in the comments to welcome the Class of 2028!