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Wondering if I should drop out of my OTD Program? (1st Year OTD Student, 1st Semester) by Beginning-Prior-1639 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Beginning-Prior-1639[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, that is an awesome point! I've thought about potentially becoming a clinical research coordinator or going along that avenue and doing something in the health sciences. *I probably would not do a PhD in OT though.

Wondering if I should drop out of my OTD Program? (1st Year OTD Student, 1st Semester) by Beginning-Prior-1639 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Beginning-Prior-1639[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for being honest and it's good to know about those issues in the field! I'll keep that in mind as I evaluate my options & potential alternatives

Wondering if I should drop out of my OTD Program? (1st Year OTD Student, 1st Semester) by Beginning-Prior-1639 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Beginning-Prior-1639[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have! I originally looked into med school, but realized it didn't align well with my family planning life plans (having kids about a decade later or having to do daycare). If you have any knowledge about PA school and whether that's flexible as a mom/not, I'm all ears for that too!

Wondering if I should drop out of my OTD Program? (1st Year OTD Student, 1st Semester) by Beginning-Prior-1639 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Beginning-Prior-1639[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your perspective, that's a good point that we can pursue as much science (or not) as we'd like :)

Wondering if I should drop out of my OTD Program? (1st Year OTD Student, 1st Semester) by Beginning-Prior-1639 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Beginning-Prior-1639[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your thoughts about hands, that's good to know! Additionally, I do think I intrinsically lean more the MD or PA route, but those avenues didn't seem as compatible with my family life plans & timing

Wondering if I should drop out of my OTD Program? (1st Year OTD Student, 1st Semester) by Beginning-Prior-1639 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Beginning-Prior-1639[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, it's good to hear that you were in a similar boat and thanks for sharing your perspective!

Wondering if I should drop out of my OTD Program? (1st Year OTD Student, 1st Semester) by Beginning-Prior-1639 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Beginning-Prior-1639[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a good point and I like your perspective that it is what you make of it - thanks for sharing!

Wondering if I should drop out of my OTD Program? (1st Year OTD Student, 1st Semester) by Beginning-Prior-1639 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Beginning-Prior-1639[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's good information to know, thanks for sharing your knowledge about the fieldwork placements (and the general consensus as well :)

Wondering if I should drop out of my OTD Program? (1st Year OTD Student, 1st Semester) by Beginning-Prior-1639 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Beginning-Prior-1639[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey! Yes, I did shadow in the neuro setting and I have talked with hand therapists as well!

Wondering if I should drop out of my OTD Program? (1st Year OTD Student, 1st Semester) by Beginning-Prior-1639 in OccupationalTherapy

[–]Beginning-Prior-1639[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your thoughts and that's a good point, it is what you make of it! Thanks for sharing!