WMU Department of Occupational Therapy

WMU Department of Occupational Therapy Welcome to Western Michigan University's Department of Occupational Therapy official page. Stay up to date with OT events and activities.

Check out our photo albums and tag yourself. Watch for OT job announcements. Share with friends and family. Western Michigan University’s Department of Occupational Therapy is an inclusive community of learners that embraces, respects, and advocates for human diversity. Our Department has a sustained commitment to eliminating disparities in health care and other human services by using dynamic methods to infuse this perspective into curricula, clinical practice, and research. For information about diversity and inclusion, please see: www.wmich.edu/students/diversity. For information about the religious observances policy, please see: http://www.wmich.edu/registrar/calendars/interfaith.

11/26/2025
The University of Chicago Medicine is pleased to share their Acute Care Occupational Therapy Fellowship. Additional deta...
11/23/2025

The University of Chicago Medicine is pleased to share their Acute Care Occupational Therapy Fellowship. Additional details about the program are included in the attached materials.

The fellowship admits one fellow annually and will begin accepting applications at the start of the new year. The next cohort is scheduled to begin in August 2026.

11/23/2025
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11/23/2025

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Please join us in celebrating the life of Fred Sammons with us.
11/22/2025

Please join us in celebrating the life of Fred Sammons with us.

Dr. Frederic W. “Fred” Sammons was an inventive spirit and a guiding light in the field of occupational therapy – a man as renowned for his ingenious gadgets as for his warmth, humor

11/22/2025

Breakout Sessions
11/14/2025

11/21/2025

Poster Presentations and Breakout Sessions

11/19/2025

Posting on behalf of DPT faculty member, Dr. Carrie Barrett.

11/19/2025

Attention COTAs!

Thome PACE is looking for a dedicated COTA to support student goals, collaborate with educators, and make a meaningful impact every day.

If you’re passionate about working with students and creating supportive learning environments, they'd love to hear from you!

11/19/2025

Warren Woods Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their Special Services team. This position focuses on evaluating students, supporting IEP goals, and helping learners succeed through therapeutic intervention within the school environment.

To apply Online: Visit the Warren Woods Public Schools Human Resources website to complete the full application.

WWEA Members: Email a letter of interest + resume to: jportalski@mywwps.org.

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Dr. Fred Sammons passed away on 11.17.25. Dr. Sammons was a true leg...
11/19/2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Dr. Fred Sammons passed away on 11.17.25. Dr. Sammons was a true legend in our field—someone whose expertise shaped the profession and whose kindness shaped the people within it. His impact was immeasurable.

We invite those who wish to honor his memory to send cards of condolence to:

Dr. Barbara Rider
c/o Western Michigan University
Occupational Therapy Department
1903 West Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Let us hold his family, friends, and the entire WMU community in our thoughts as we remember Dr. Sammons. May we continue to carry forward the compassion and dedication he exemplified. 💛

11/17/2025

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