Statement Of Purpose For A Career In Occupational Therapy

I wish to enroll in the Occupational Therapy Program at Loma Linda University in order to pursue my interests in rehabilitation for individuals of all ages with varying health concerns. As a rehabilitation psychology and psychology double major at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, my undergraduate curriculum has provided me with a strong background in research and critical thinking skills. After deciding to pursue a career in occupational therapy, I enrolled in the “Orientation to Occupational Therapy” course which answered many of my questions and curiosities surrounding occupational therapy as a profession. I found myself excited for class every week and applied the information that I learned while volunteering with occupational therapists at Children’s Therapy Network and Capitol Lakes. The theories and practices in this subject along with the relevance to my interests in a clinical setting impressed me. Throughout my experiences volunteering with occupational therapists, I noticed the need for creativity within the profession, whether it was planning activities or developing new treatment plans occupational therapists thought "outside of the box". Loma Linda University caught my attention because of the great emphasis placed on creative thinking

I am impressed with the passion and interests of professors within the program as well as the diverse opportunities. Given my range of interests in Occupational Therapy, I feel this program best allows me to explore and study these pursuits while giving me the necessary tools to become a successful occupational therapist. It is for these reasons that I wish to enroll in the Occupational Therapy Program at Loma Linda. Thank you for your time and