Angela Lampe, OTD, OTR/L, assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy and Vanessa Jewell, PhD, OTR/L, vice-chair and assistant professor in the department of Occupational Therapy published in the Journal of Occupational Therapy Education, “Career Goals and Student Perceptions of a Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Experiential Component,” along with entry-level occupational therapy doctorate students as a part of their study research group.
Clinical doctoral education for occupational therapy includes the acquisition of advanced clinical reasoning skills, leadership capacity, and opportunities for professional development and career achievement. Post-professional students represent motivated individuals seeking to enhance their education, experiences, and explore professional growth opportunities.
