The Acute and Critical Care Occupational Therapist Fellowship at UW Health is a full-time, 12½-month program.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Acute and Critical Care Occupational Therapist Fellowship Program, you must have:

• Graduated from a ACOTE accredited occupational therapy program
• Completed clinical internships/fieldworks as required by the academic program (preferably in the physical rehabilitation/acute care setting)
• Eligible for occupational therapist licensure in the State of Wisconsin and has obtained license prior to start of program.
• Must apply and obtain NPI number prior to starting the fellowship program
• Must obtain CPR certification

New graduates with a significant interest in acute care occupational therapy are eligible to apply if the meet the above-mentioned criteria.

Licensing

To obtain information on licensing, contact the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Application process

• Current resume/CV
• Cover letter detailing reason for application to the fellowship program
• Statement essay of goals and objectives (1,000 words) for fellowship area of interest in acute and critical care occupational therapy along with areas of research interest. Please include:
  • Strengths and/or weaknesses that might influence participation in the program.
  • Two clinical experiences that will contribute to your ability to succeed in the program.
• Three letters of recommendation including one from former professor/mentor and one from previous/current employer
• Submit all required materials to TJ Moodie, Fellowship Coordinator, at tmoodie@uwhealth.org

Application dates

• The application period is open as of October 15, 2023
• The application deadline is April 15
• Interviews will occur in late April
• The expected offering date is May 15