To Redge and list, My point about academics was that currently all you need to teach is a master's degree. Two of the persons I spoke with who have OTDs are teaching in OT programs and felt their OTD helped them.
I'd like to stress its still an entry level program. Your opinions are why I am still struggling with doing it. It scares me that some employers see it as a red flag. Anyone else have an opinion? Betsy "Redge Campbell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >List and Betsy, > >I think all of Betsy's points are well thought out with the following exceptions. I >see little if any improvement in qualifications for a clinical position with the >addition of the entry level doctorate and as an employer of therapists, would grant >no advantage to an entry level doctorate applicant than any other applicant. In fact >I would have worries that the goals of this applicant were not consistent with my >expectations of a clinical therapist. Would a OTD still be willing to perform basic >ADL training in a hospital or nursing home? And more importantly, would that >candidate be willing to perform this over a long course of employment? > > > >My second point and one of strong disagreement is the assumption that an OTD provides >the necessary qualifications for an academic position. Any educational instituion >that chose to instruct students with OTD as the only requirement for the position is >certainly short changing the academic process. > >Redge L Campbell MS OTR/L >Director of Rehabilitation Services >Harrison Hospital >Bremerton, WA 98310 >360.792.6531 > >>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/18/01 03:23PM >>> >I'm also a second year student at Wash U (Hi Andrea!), but I have decided to do the >OTD. Frankly, it was an extremely difficult decision, one I am still struggling with. > >One of the main reasons I chose to give it a go was because I wanted to do guided >research and clinic work in another concentration area. (my interest is Assistive >Technology in work and industry. I am doing my masters project on work and industry >and my third year on AT-so it fits my career goals nicely) I also did a lot of >research on what OTs in the field thought, I got mixed messages. Some said that it >was a wonderful opportunity and others felt that a master's degree is excellent >enough. > >some other pros are: >-it gives you an edge later in your career when you want to take on academic or >supervisoral positions >-squeeze out more contacts from faculty members >-additional supervision in the clinic >-an extra fieldwork (which at Wash U is specifically tailored to your interests) >-additional research experience and coursework > >Cons: >-when you first get out in the field, it does nothing to help you get more money or a >job >-some clients and coworkers may be intimitated by the "Dr" or it may be confused with >a PhD and MD. >-tuition costs >-your license is the same as a person with a Bachelor's or Master's degree >-just because PTs are becoming doctors do we need to also? is this a race? >-many master's programs offer an optional 3rd fieldwork anyway > >Hope that helps! >Betsy > > > > >>I am a second year OT student at Washington University School of Medicine >>in St. Louis, MO. The director of our program introduced the OTD to the >SNIP > >>> What are readers' opinions about entry-level OTD programs? Pro and con... >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Ron > > > > > >__________________________________________________________________ >Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the >convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ > >Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at >http://webmail.netscape.com/ > >******************** > >Unsubscribe by sending a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's body, put >the following text: > __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ ******************** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's body, put the following text:
