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What are the most important considerations when developing an interdisciplinary studies program for a pre-health major. ?

I am planning on a career in Occupational Therapy and would like to specialize in pediatrics. However, I am concerned about having too narrow a focus.

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Ian’s Answer

I am not an OT, but having been the CEO of two hospitals that hired OT's, I can share that the OT's who chose to start their practice in pediatrics never felt that they utilized their entire skill set in the ped population. Unless an OT student feels that ped practice is their calling for life, it may be beneficial to begin in practice that is broader in scope. My recommendation is to start in an acute rehabilitation hospital. You will experience the broadest scope of diagnoses and utilize everything you learned in OT school. Patients also remain in a rehab hospital for 14-21 days, so you get to know your patient and get to see the outcomes of your treatment plan. This broad range of experience sets you up to branch your career in any direction. Start broad and then narrow as you find your comfort zone.
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You are going to receive a well-rounded education for an entry level occupational therapist when you go through OT school. If your question is in regards to prerequisite classes, for elective classes take things that interest you and help you be a well-rounded individual. You will need to take development and psychology classes as well as core science and anatomy classes anyway. What are your creative interests? Music? Art? Pottery? Sports? Literature? Choose electives that make you a well-rounded individual and lean into your interests. Trust OT school to get you ready for practice.
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