If you’re interested in becoming an occupational therapist, you might be asking yourself… “How do I even get into occupational therapy school?” You’ve likely started the research process and might feel a bit overwhelmed with all of the information out there. I want to simplify the process for you and provide you with a list […]
If you’ve arrived at this blog post, you may have searched “Didn’t get into OT school” and are looking for some solutions, a path forward, or even encouragement. Well, you’re in luck because this article will provide you with just that. Because here’s the thing… Applying to occupational therapy school is hard. You already know […]
Are you interested in becoming an occupational therapist? After being a US-based occupational therapist for three years now and having worked in multiple adult settings, I want to share with you 7 things I wish I knew before becoming an occupational therapist. This list isn’t meant to scare you away from becoming an OT! But, […]
If you’re looking to become an occupational therapist, you might be wondering if you should pursue a Master’s in Occupational Therapy or a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. The MOT vs OTD debate is a controversial and contentious one, especially with the possible OTD mandate happening in 2027. Because of this, I wanted to share some […]
What are the best pre-occupational therapy undergraduate majors to choose from? If you’re seriously considering occupational therapy as a career, there are many undergrad majors to choose from before you start grad school for occupational therapy. Because of this, I wanted to lay out 7 best undergraduate options to choose from prior to getting your Master’s […]
When someone asks me what I do for a living and I tell them I’m an occupational therapist, about 75% of the time I get a blank stare. Part of the purpose of My OT Spot is to help bring awareness to the field of occupational therapy. We want others to know exactly what we do […]
If you’re in the pre-application process of becoming an Occupational Therapy practitioner and are trying to decide which path to choose, this post is for you. General Difference Between OTR vs. COTA Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) To start with the basics for those of you who are not yet fully aware of the difference, OT(R) […]
If you’re in the process of applying to occupational therapy graduate schools, you may be wondering the answer to this question: What on Earth are hybrid occupational therapy programs? Since I myself went to a hybrid program, I want to share my experience and tell you the most important things to know about these types of programs. […]
You may have searched this question after hearing different things – or like me a few years ago – reading articles that Occupational Therapy is on the top-ten list of “Least Stressful Jobs” or that it is a “Top job of whatever year.” Pretty sure whoever wrote those articles probably isn’t an OT… but I […]
https://www.myotspot.com/pursue-mot-vs-otd/Curious about becoming an OT? Maybe you are interested in the profession and are contemplating going into the wonderful field of occupational therapy. First off, you may be wondering what exactly is Occupational Therapy, or “OT” for short? Occupational Therapy, as defined by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), is a “client-centered health profession concerned […]