Occupational Therapy
The Program in Occupational Therapy offers several professional degrees as well as a dual degree with the George Warren Brown School of Social Work.
Students interested in entering the field of occupational therapy may do so with a master's or doctoral degree. It is possible to enroll in either program and then apply to transfer to the other program later, as both the master's and doctoral programs share the same curriculum for the first year of study. Students may also decide to apply to both programs if they like. Typically, the doctoral program attracts students who have further interest in research and leadership in the field.
The Program in Occupational Therapy prepares students for professional practice and, through its research, generates knowledge to address the issues facing individuals with disabilities, chronic diseases and developmental disabilities. Students are prepared as generalists, but they can also concentrate their studies for work in pediatrics, aging, rehabilitation, work and industry, or social participation. The curriculum focuses on the dynamic interaction of the biological with the psychological, environmental and occupational factors that enable persons to fulfill their roles and lead meaningful and productive lives. Students interact with leading physicians and scientists whose practices and science are contributing to better methods for the treatment of persons with disabilities. In addition, students are linked with community agencies and leaders providing services to individuals with disabling conditions.
Undergraduate students in pre-medical, psychology, biology or anthropology will find that the program offers a means of applying their knowledge in a professional field.
The Program in Occupational Therapy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE's telephone number, care of AOTA, is 301-652-AOTA. For more information, visit the ACOTE Accreditation webpage.
Contact Info
Email: | wuotinfo@wustl.edu |
Website: | http://www.ot.wustl.edu |
Faculty in the Program in Occupational Therapy at Washington University are involved in research that is changing the way occupational therapy is practiced. In collaboration with colleagues in the School of Medicine, public health, social work and community agencies, these individuals are involved in projects that encompass many of the challenges facing society. By providing evidence through scientific research, they are validating the profession as an important partner in the health care team. By acting as innovators, they are developing new and better ways to provide care.
To find more information about research activities in the Program of Occupational Therapy, please visit the Research page of our website.
Lisa Tabor Connor, PhD, MSOT, OTR/L
Associate Dean and Director of Occupational Therapy
Elias Michael Professor of Occupational Therapy
Professor of Neurology
Director, Division of Research
Lenin Grajo, PhD, EdM, OTR/L
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Psychiatry
Director, Division of Professional Education
Associate Director, Program in Occupational Therapy
Associate Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Patricia Nellis, OTD, OTR/L
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Neurology
Director, Division of Clinical Operations
Visit our website for more information about our faculty and their appointments.
A
Kaylee A Abeln, M.S.
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, Saint Louis University, 2016
Master of Science, Saint Louis University, 2017
Cami Antonacci
Course Association
Katherine Aylmer, O.T.D.
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University-Main Campus, null
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, null
B
Salma Hussain Bachelani, O.T.D.
Instructor in Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Instructor in Pediatrics
Bachelor of Science, Missouri State University, 2013
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2016
Stacy Baker
Course Association
Peggy Barco, O.T.D.
Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Professor of Medicine
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 1987
M. Carolyn Baum, M.A., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science, University of Kansas, 1966
Master of Arts, Webster University, 1979
Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University in St Louis, 1993
Jennifer Bell, B.E.E.
No Rank
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Western Illinois University, null
Katherine Elizabeth Bogan, O.T.D.
Course Association
Bachelor of Arts, Baylor University, 2005
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2012
Jessie Lynne Bricker, M.S., O.T.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Capstone Coordinator
Bachelor of Science, Illinois Wesleyan University, 2000
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 2001
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Eastern Kentucky University, 2018
Kimberly Denise Bryant
Course Association
C
Cia Carpenter, M.S.
Course Association
Associate of Applied Science, Saint Louis Community College, 1986
Bachelor of Science, Mount Mary College, 1989
Master of Science, Mount Mary College, 2016
Chih-Hung Chang, Ph.D.
Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Professor of Medicine
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
Bachelor of Science, National Chengchi University, 1987
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1995
Sarah C Cheatham Oberle, O.T.D.
Instructor in Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Instructor in Pediatrics
Bachelor of Arts, Wake Forest University, 2008
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2013
Elizabeth Magee Clark
Course Association
Bachelor of Arts, Azusa Pacific University, 2021
Lisa Tabor Connor, M.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Elias Michael Executive Director of the Program in Occupational Therapy
Associate Dean for Occupational Therapy
Director of the Research Division
Professor of Neurology
Bachelor of Arts, Johns Hopkins University, 1986
Master of Arts, Washington University in St Louis, 1990
Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University in St Louis, 1992
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 2013
Kayla Covert
Course Association
Maria Lopez Coxon, M.S., O.T.D.
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, University of Pittsburgh, null
Master of Science, Boston University, null
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Boston University, null
D
Ann Marie Dale, Ph.D.
Professor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science, University of Missouri Columbia, 1983
Doctor of Philosophy, Saint Louis University, 2009
Mary Helen Danly, Master
Course Association
Master's degree, Saint Louis University, 2017
Jessica L Dashner, O.T.D.
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Associate Professor of Neurology
Bachelor of Science, McKendree University, 2000
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2002
Jennifer DeBourge, M.S.
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, McKendree University, 2006
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 2007
E
Shannon M. Eckhoff
Course Association
Dorothy F Edwards, Ph.D.
Voluntary Research Professor of Occupational Therapy
Voluntary Research Professor of Neurology
Bachelor of Arts, Loyola University (Duplicate of Loyola University New Orleans), 1972
Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University in St Louis, 1980
F
Jianna D Fernandez
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, Millikin University, 2014
Michelle M Furman, M.S.
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, Saint Louis University, 2006
Master of Science, Saint Louis University, 2007
G
Lenin Grajo, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Director of Professional Education
Associate Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Associate Director of Program in Occupational Therapy
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Master of Education, Harvard University, 2010
Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Woman's University, 2015
Bachelor of Science, University of the Philippines Manila, null
H
Samy Omar A Hamdan, M.S.
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, Keuka College, 2019
Master of Science, Keuka College, 2020
Kelly McClelland Harris, M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Lecturer in Education
Assistant Professor of Surgery (Public Health Sciences)
Bachelor of Arts, University of Kansas, 2000
Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 2001
Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University in St Louis, 2017
Heidi Hoskins
Course Association
Catherine R Hoyt, O.T.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Bachelor of Science, Juniata College, 2007
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2010
Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University in St Louis, 2019
K
Jessica Kersey, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh, 2021
Abigail King
Course Association
Bachelor of Arts, Murray State University, 2005
Kathleen Marie Kniepmann, M.P.H., O.T.D.
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Associate Professor of Neurology
Bachelor of Arts, Washington University in St Louis, 1974
Bachelor of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 1974
Master of Public Health, Harvard University, 1981
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2009
L
SangJin Lee
Course Association
Yejin Lee, M.S., Ph.D.
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, Yonsei University, 2011
Master of Science, Yonsei University, 2016
Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University in St Louis, 2023
M
Amanda Mack, M.S., O.T.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Director of Post-Professional Education
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Boston University, 2011
Master of Science, Boston University, 2013
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Boston University, 2019
Wanda Jean Mahoney, M.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Associate Professor of Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Saint Louis University, 1997
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 1999
Doctor of Philosophy, Nova Southeastern University, 2008
Master of Arts, De Paul University, 2018
Mario Millsap
Course Association
Marian A Minor, M.P.H., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science, University of Kansas, 1965
Master of Public Health, University of Missouri Columbia, 1979
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Missouri Columbia, 1989
Kerri A Morgan, M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Associate Professor of Neurology
Director of Research Division
Bachelor of Arts, Texas Christian University, 1996
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 1998
Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University in St Louis, 2015
Stacey Rene Myers, M.S.
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, University of Kansas, 2000
Master of Science, University North Carolina, 2002
N
Patricia K Nellis, M.B.A., O.T.D.
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Associate Professor of Neurology
Director of Clinical Practice
Master of Business Administration, Columbia College Missouri, 2004
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, A T Still University of Health Sciences, 2017
O
Grayson Owens, O.T.D.
Instructor in Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Instructor in Neurology
Bachelor of Science, University of Central Arkansas, 2016
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Arkansas State University-Main Campus, 2019
P
Monica S Perlmutter, M.A., O.T.D.
Course Association
Master of Arts, Washington University in St Louis, 1989
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2012
Benjamin Allen Philip, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Assistant Professor of Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
Doctor of Philosophy, Brown University, 2009
Roberta G Pineda, M.H.S.
Voluntary Research Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Master of Health Science, University of Florida, 1994
Erica D Pisciotto
Course Association
R
Megan Elizabeth Reagan
Course Association
Melissa Mirkay Redington, M.H.A.
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, University of Missouri Columbia, 1993
Master of Health Administration, Washington University in St Louis, 1998
Jessica Romeo
Course Association
Associate of Arts, Saint Louis Community College, 2007
Bachelor of Arts, University of Missouri in St Louis, 2010
Scott Rushanan
Course Association
Duana C Russell, M.S., O.T.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Director of the Center for Community Living
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 1997
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2016
Justin Ryckman, O.T.D.
Course Association
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2017
S
Patricia Schneider Gibson, M.S.
Course Association
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 1996
Claire Mary Schueler, M.S.
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, Truman State University (Formerly Northeast Missouri State University), 2012
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 2014
Gregory Steven Seymour
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, Truman State University (Formerly Northeast Missouri State University), 2006
Nadine Signe, M.B.A., M.S.
Course Association
null, Cornell University, null
null, Towson University, null
Nicole Renee Sigona, M.S.
Course Association
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 2000
Bachelor of Science, Maryville University of Saint Louis, 2018
Emily K Somerville, M.A., O.T.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Bachelor of Arts, Covenant College, 2005
Master of Arts, Washington University in St Louis, 2007
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2017
Susan L Stark, M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Professor of Social Work
Professor of Neurology
Bachelor of Science, Alma College, 1988
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 1989
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Missouri Columbia, 1998
Macyn Miller Stonner, O.T.D.
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, Furman University, 2013
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2016
Kathryn Stump, M.S.
Course Association
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, null
T
Steven D Taff, M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Professor of Medicine
Assistant Dean for Faculty Promotions and Career Development
Bachelor of Science, Missouri State University (Formerly Southwest Missouri State), 1989
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 1997
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Missouri in St Louis, 2005
Kelsey Anne Cook Todd
Course Association
Garth D Tubbs
Assistant Professor Emeritus of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science, School Not Found, 1953
Susan M Tucker, M.S., O.T.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 2002
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2014
Quinn Peal Tyminski, M.S., O.T.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Bachelor of Science, Adrian College, 2010
Master of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 2012
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2017
Ellen Twining Tyson, M.A.
Assistant Professor Emerita of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Arts, Syracuse University, 1949
Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1950
V
Erin Foster Voegtli, O.T.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Director of Graduate Studies
Associate Professor of Neurology
Associate Professor of Psychiatry
Bachelor of Science, Washington University in St Louis, 2003
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2005
Doctor of Philosophy, Washington University in St Louis, 2018
W
Ashley Wagner, O.T.D.
Course Association
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, null
Carla W Walker, O.T.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2014
Kimberly Walker, O.T.D.
Course Association
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2006
Marit Watson, O.T.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Colorado State University, 1999
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University, 2019
Stacy E West-Bruce, M.S.W., O.T.D.
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (primary appointment)
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Bachelor of Science, Saint Louis University, 2000
Master of Social Work, Washington University in St Louis, 2004
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Saint Louis University, 2018
Alexis White
Course Association
Kristin Will, O.T.D.
Course Association
Bachelor of Science, Colorado State University, 2010
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2014
Timothy J Wolf, O.T.D.
Voluntary Research Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Voluntary Research Associate Professor of Neurology
Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Washington University in St Louis, 2007