A Force for Change:
Transforming Lives Through Occupation
The Occupational Therapy (OT) Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of
the most successful in the country due in large part to the outstanding faculty,
staff, and alumni; the cutting edge research that impacts peoples' lives; and the
quality of the existing programs including a
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS-OT),
Master of Science in Therapeutic Science (MS-TS) and a
PhD degree in Kinesiology, Therapeutic Science Track. The OT Program is in the Department of Kinesiology within the School of Education. In the last
year, the OT faculty has received over $6.4 million in federal research grants from
the National Institute of Health. Our research faculty have particular expertise
in:
In addition to being one of the foremost research universities in the United States,
the University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in a community which blends ethnic
tradition, urban sophistication and youthful spirit. Madison is the only isthmus
city in North America, stretching between Lakes Monona and Mendota, providing a
beautiful setting and numerous recreational opportunities.
Upcoming Events
- Nov. 20, 2009: UW Course-Sensory Processing and Regulatory Disturbances in Infants and Young Children: Evidence-based Approaches for Assessment and Intervention in Infant Mental Health. Speakers: Julia Wilbarger, PhD, OTR and Mary L. Schneider, PhD, OTR. Plyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. Part of the University of Wisconsin Infant, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Certificate Program.
- Fall 2009: Sensory Integration Theory and Practice course. Instructor Julia Wilbarger, PhD, OTR
- Nov. 10, 2009: Group Advising Sessions for Prospective
Students-Tuesday from 4:45-5:30 pm
Hot Off The Press!
Recent News
- Nov. 7, 2009 Faculty and academic staff present at the Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association (WOTA) Annual Meeting
- Caroline Thompson Memorial Lecture-Patricia Davies, PhD, OTR, FAOTA. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009<Please click here for details
- 2009 Preceptor of the Year was awarded to Toni Gillette. Congratulations!
- Kinesiology Department Seminar, Oct. 23, 2009-Mary Schneider, PhD presents research findings
- NBCOT Examination Congratulations to our graduates on successfully passing the examination! Please see link for details.
- Elizabeth Larson, Ph.D., OTR Congratulations on your promotion to Associate Professor with tenure!
- Cherie Murray, MS, OTR/L Welcome to the new Admissions Coordinator for the UW-Madison OT Program
- MSOT Research Poster Presentations -see exciting MSOT student research
- Dorothy Edwards,
PhD is the PI of the Minority Recruitment Satellite Program for the
newly funded University of Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. UW has
received 5 years of funding for this research program. UW is now one of 29 NIH funded
Alzheimer's Disease Centers. Total funding for Dr. Edwards part is $1,250,000.00
for the 5 year term of the project.
- US News and World
Report-Occupational Therapy rated in the top Best Careers of 2009
- Fall 2008 edition of the UW-Madison OT
Program newsletter < please click here for exciting news about the OT Program:
new faculty and staff, changes in our OT lab; awards and scholarship recipients;
departmental, faculty, staff, student and alumni news; recent publications and research;
continuing education offerings and much more...The new name for the newsletter is
"OT Matters" submitted by Michael Braun, 2nd year MSOT student.