Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy
We’re seeking occupational therapy students committed to advancing their careers and the profession with an advanced practice degree. The MGH Institute offers two fully-online options for the Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy program - for BS and MS prepared practitioners. If you want to immediately apply skills to your current practice setting and implement innovative solutions to pressing health care problems, this MGH Institute program is right for you.
Designed for the Working Professional
-- Three points of entry (fall, spring, summer)
-- Perfect blend of live and self-directed learning
-- Multiple teaching modalities for all learners
Fully Online
5 semesters for Master's prepared OTs
7 semesters for Bachelor's prepared OTs6 week courses
32 credits for Master's prepared OTs
44 credits for Bachelor's prepared OTsThe only
Post-professional OTD program to integrate interprofessional focus throughout coursework
The IHP Advantage for PP-OTD
An Interprofessional emphasis is woven into the entire curriculum.
Learning outcomes are guided by defined semester themes.
Mentorship is individualized and includes an interprofessional team of faculty, students, and scholars.
Meet our Program Director: Sarah McKinnon
"As a former online post-professional student, I know firsthand the importance of linking new learning to clinical practice. The Post-Professional OTD program at the IHP integrates all coursework into practice with interprofessional threads designed to prepare graduates to be exceptional interprofessional leaders."
-Sarah McKinnon, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, MPA [4]

PP-OTD Curriculum
We offer two curriculum plans for BS and MS prepared practitioners. The MS to OTD curriculum consists of nine 3-credit core courses and four 1-credit Innovation Project courses. The core courses are six weeks long and are taken one at a time. The Innovation Project courses span the entire 14-week semester and run concurrent with core classes. The Innovation Project sequence provides an opportunity to individualize the student’s learning experience by allowing the student to target a specific skill set to immediately apply to practice. The BS to OTD program requires 4 additional 3-credit courses.
Course content is delivered via our online learning platform and available in written, video, and auditory modes to meet all learning styles. In addition to self-directed learning, a weekly live session occurs to collaborate with peers and further expand opportunities to apply new knowledge.
An integrative, interprofessional approach: Apply new skills immediately to practice
NOTE: Applicants without a master's degree are required to complete 4 additional courses prior to progressing through the course sequence above.
Costs and Funding
Occupational therapist ranked 13th in U.S. News and World Report's list of the 100 Best Jobs [8]. Did you know there has been a 297% increase in employer demand for doctoral-level OT professionals since 2017 and a 400% growth of entry-level OTD programs this decade? The Institute supports your path toward obtaining a post-professional degree to meet this employer demand. Tuition reduction is available to MGB employees and through vouchers, details below.
Tuition and Fees [9]
Funding Options [10]
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Application Deadline for Summer 2021 Cohort: March 31, 2021
