Wilson College Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

Join us tomorrow at the Occupational Therapy Admissions Virtual Fair and connect with the Wilson OTD team from wherever you are. Meet Dr. Melissa Green, Coordinator of Admissions, during live virtual sessions to learn more about our program, ask questions, and explore your future in occupational therapy.

We look forward to meeting you online and helping you take the next step toward your OTD journey.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4dT6LQf

Program Director Michael Gerg was inducted into the American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows, accompanied by members of the team. Pictured from left to right are Drs. Douglas Rakoski, Melissa Green, Michael Gerg, and Andrea Kessler. Congratulations to Dr. Gerg!

We’re proud to introduce the Wilson OTD Quarterly Review—a new way to stay connected with the stories, milestones, and momentum shaping our program.

Inside this first edition, you’ll find highlights from our students, faculty, community impact, and the experiences preparing future occupational therapy leaders.

See what’s been happening at Wilson OTD and celebrate all that our community is building together.

📖 Read the newsletter here, https://bit.ly/4vIT39L

✨Calling all OT Educators!✨

Is your program teaching Assistive Technology? Assistive Technology (AT) is changing rapidly, and we want to know how OT programs are keeping up!

Our latest research project, "From Classroom to Client," explores how different programs teach essential AT skills—like fabrication, fitting, and high-tech simulations. Research shows that while students benefit from hands-on learning, there is still a "misalignment" between what is taught in school and what is needed in the clinic.

We are looking for participants to help us identify the best ways to prepare the next generation of OTs for modern practice.

Join the study: If you are the program director or the primary AT course instructor of an OTD or MOT program in the ACOTE accreditation, candidacy, or preaccreditation status, please take a moment to participate in our study.

Click below to participate in our brief research survey!

Voluntary participation involves completing an anonymous online survey (15–20 minutes). For questions, contact: Douglas Rakoski, OTD, OTR/L (717-264-2114)
For concerns about your rights, contact the Wilson College IRB: [email protected]

From Classroom to Client: How OT Programs Prepare Students for AT Practice
https://bit.ly/4n6pZFn

Occupational therapists help individuals participate fully in daily life at home, at work, and in their communities.

Through client-centered care, OTs support independence, recovery, and meaningful engagement in everyday activities.

Need help completing your Wilson OTD application?

Join our Application Workshop on April 25, where our admissions team will guide you through the process and answer your questions.

Save your spot here: https://bit.ly/4aZHam9

Future occupational therapists in action.

Wilson OTD students collaborate, practice skills, and learn from one another in hands-on lab experiences designed to prepare them for clinical practice.

Our Wilson OTD webinar is happening tomorrow.

Join us on April 16 from 6–7 PM CST to hear more about the program and get your questions answered by the admissions team.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4teULyk

Thinking about pursuing your OTD?

Join us for a live Wilson OTD webinar on April 16 from 6–7 PM CST to learn more about the program, the student experience, and the admissions process.

Save your spot here: https://bit.ly/4teULyk

Learning happens by doing.

Wilson OTD students build clinical skills through hands-on lab experiences that prepare them to support clients across a wide range of environments.

The Wilson OTD Lab Tours are just around the corner!

Don’t miss your chance to see the new lab space in person and learn more about the program April 8-12.

Register for a time slot today: https://forms.office.com/r/TGzn7x7518