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Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Selection Process

Twenty-five applicants are offered admission each Autumn Quarter. The Occupational Therapy Admissions Committee evaluates each applicant for admission through a review of scholastic grades, GRE scores, written essay, references, and participation in volunteer or work experience related to occupational therapy or rehabilitation. Independent assessments of each candidate are conducted separately by a committee of three to four members.

Candidates for admission are then recommended to the Occupational Therapy Advisory and Evaluation Committee, a standing committee of the School of Medicine, which makes the final decision on admissions. Written notification of admission or non-admission is sent to each applicant.

Profile of Entering Class

Students accepting admission had strong academic records, broad volunteer and/or paid OT related work experiences, well-written essays describing their goals in OT, and excellent recommendations. Admitted students ranged in age from 21 to 49 years old, with an average age of 27.

Average Prerequisite Grade Point: 3.55
Average Cumulative Grade Point for last 90 quarter credits: 3.67

To learn more about the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Washington, please explore the links below:

Application Deadlines

Applications for the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency are due November 30, 2009.

Deadlines to apply to our graduate and undergraduate degree programs are:

An Interview with
Terry Massagli, MD

In her role as the University of Washington Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program Director, Terry Massagli, MD has shepherded an entire generation of young residents through the training process. Read more...

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