UW-Madison Occupational Therapy Program

UW-Madison Occupational Therapy Program The official page for the UW-Madison Occupational Therapy Program. Official Website for OT Program news and events.

The UW-Madison Occupational Therapy Program (OT) is one of the most successful in the country due to our outstanding faculty, staff, students and alumni; cutting-edge research; and degree program quality. Housed in the UW-Madison School of Education's Department of Kinesiology, the Occupational Therapy Program is ranked No. 15 out of 155 OT programs in the nation, according to the U.S. News and Wo

rld Report's most recent assessment of graduate OT programs. UW-Madison's OT Program offers several degree programs:
- Entry Level Occupational Therapy Doctorate
- Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
- MS/Ph.D. in Kinesiology - Occupational Science Track

In the past five years, the OT faculty have received more than $8 million in federal research grants from the National Institutes of Health. Learn more about exciting research by our faculty and students at: http://kinesiology.education.wisc.edu/ot/research

06/02/2026

The 2nd years on their first day of Year 2!!! Isn’t OT school just the best? 🎨🧠🎭

Just in case you were wondering what they’ve been up to. They had a BALL of a time ⚽️

Cooking isn’t just about feeding yourself or your loved ones. It’s an occupation that grounds us, one wellness-fueled re...
06/01/2026

Cooking isn’t just about feeding yourself or your loved ones. It’s an occupation that grounds us, one wellness-fueled recipe at a time 🥣✨

If you’ve been in a cooking rut lately, donut worry! 🍩 Here are some fun and yummy breakfast, lunch, and even dessert ideas to try out as we ring in the summer semester.

🔖 Save these for future kitchen inspo!

Cooking for wellness: Simple & Healthy Recipes
Content prepared by OTD students: Megan Haas & Kendall Downs

We are still smiling ear to ear at these fresh OTD graduates! Congratulations Class of 2026 🎓They are joined by the foll...
05/28/2026

We are still smiling ear to ear at these fresh OTD graduates! Congratulations Class of 2026 🎓

They are joined by the following esteemed faculty who have taught them so much:
Dr. Sarah Pultorak, Dr. Dan Rordvedt, Dr. Kristen Pickett, Dr. Beth Fields, Dr. Sarah Zurawski, Dr. Alexia Rebne, Dr. Sharon Gartland, Dr. Caitlin Robinson, Dr. Britney Travers, Dr. Karla Ausderau, Dr. Beth Larson, Dr. Dorothy Farrar-Edwards

We hope you have taken away lots of lessons from your 3 years at UW Madison OT and go on to make real change in the world 🌏

Huge congratulations to soon-to-be Dr. Morgan Sikkink, a graduate of our UW Madison Doctorate of Occupational Therapy pr...
05/21/2026

Huge congratulations to soon-to-be Dr. Morgan Sikkink, a graduate of our UW Madison Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program class of 2026 🎓

Partnering with Mainsfield Hall right here on our UW Madison campus, Kaitlyn’s capstone is titled “Optimizing Interprofessional Collaboration: An Examination of the Interprofessional Model of Care and Future Direction.”

👏 Congratulations to her on this huge milestone! 🤝

       

Decked out in red, Badger strong! 🦡📕At this year’s INSPIRE Conference 2026, our students and faculty showed up in full...
05/14/2026

Decked out in red, Badger strong! 🦡📕

At this year’s INSPIRE Conference 2026, our students and faculty showed up in full force to represent the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

From advocating for OT to connecting with fellow alumni, we’re proud to carry the Madison spirit to California and home. On Wisconsin! ✨



Congratulations to Dr. Karla Ausderau and her students on presenting “Narratives of living and belonging: Adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in the context of COVID-19” at the 2026 AOTA INSPIRE conference.

We are so proud, way to represent the future of OT! 👏❤️

Huge congratulations to soon-to-be Dr. Kaitlyn Hoang, a graduate of our UW Madison Doctorate of Occupational Therapy pro...
05/12/2026

Huge congratulations to soon-to-be Dr. Kaitlyn Hoang, a graduate of our UW Madison Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program class of 2026 🎓

Partnering with Mainsfield Hall right here on our UW Madison campus, Kaitlyn’s capstone is titled “Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Kitchen Skills for College-Aged Adults with Diverse Disabilities”.

👏 Congratulations to her on this huge milestone! 🤝

       

Big smiles! ✨ To our graduating class of 2026, we cannot wait to see what you will do in the world and the difference yo...
05/12/2026

Big smiles! ✨ To our graduating class of 2026, we cannot wait to see what you will do in the world and the difference you will make to the OT field.

Stay tuned for more pictures and lovely moments from our graduation ceremony event.

Huge congratulations to soon-to-be Dr. Ashlynn Numrich, a graduate of our UW Madison Doctorate of Occupational Therapy p...
05/06/2026

Huge congratulations to soon-to-be Dr. Ashlynn Numrich, a graduate of our UW Madison Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program class of 2026 🎓

Partnering with Chrysalis Clubhouse here in Madison, Ashlynn’s capstone is titled “Designing for Belonging: Using Occupational Therapy Principles to Create a Transition Plan for Chrysalis”.

👏 Congratulations on this huge milestone! 🤝
       

During OT Month in April, our students and esteemed faculty attended the American Occupational Therapy Association INSP...
05/05/2026

During OT Month in April, our students and esteemed faculty attended the American Occupational Therapy Association INSPIRE Conference, held in Anaheim, California.

This annual conference and expo brings OTs from around the world together to share in a united purpose. By advancing the profession and empowering lives through meaningful occupation, we’re returning to campus with fresh perspectives, new evidence-based tools, and a whole lot of inspiration for the year ahead! 💡📚

P.s: We even got to meet Dr. Michael Iwama, the founder of the KAWA Model of occupation! 🌊

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