Thanks Tim, I did indeed miss that!! Appreciate the clarification, hope you’re well! Giuli Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: ot-pd@aotalists.org <ot-pd@aotalists.org> on behalf of AOTA ot-pd List <ot-pd@aotalists.org> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 5:23:12 PM To: ot-pd@aotalists.org <ot-pd@aotalists.org> Subject: RE: [OT-PD List - AOTA] - 2020-2021 Admissions Cycle EXTERNAL Exercise Caution Hi Beth New programs….transitioning programs not included. Now, these new programs would include existing OTM programs that decided to add the OTD in addition to the OTM but this would still be net new seats in the equation. Best Tim Timothy J. Wolf, OTD, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Associate Professor and Chair Department of Occupational Therapy University of Missouri 810 Clark Hall Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-8403 wolftj@health.missouri.edu<mailto:wolftj@health.missouri.edu> [cid:image001.png@01D67FBB.669D3900] From: ot-pd@aotalists.org <ot-pd@aotalists.org> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 5:19 PM To: ot-pd@aotalists.org Subject: Re: [OT-PD List - AOTA] - 2020-2021 Admissions Cycle WARNING: This message has originated from an External Source. This may be a phishing expedition that can result in unauthorized access to our IT System. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Tim, Do your applicant numbers include programs that are transitioning from MOT to OTD or are these brand new programs? Beth Beth Ekelman, PhD, JD, OTR/L Professor and Director, Master of Occupational Therapy Program School of Health Sciences Office Phone: (216) 687-3542 Fax: (216) 687-9316 Email: b.ekelman@csuohio.edu<mailto:b.ekelman@csuohio.edu> Mailing Address: Beth Ekelman, PhD, JD, OTR/L Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Avenue, HS 101 Cleveland, OH 44115 ________________________________ From: ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org> <ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org>> on behalf of AOTA ot-pd List <ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org>> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 5:56 PM To: ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org> <ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org>> Subject: RE: [OT-PD List - AOTA] - 2020-2021 Admissions Cycle CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Cleveland State University! Do not click links, open attachments or reply, unless you recognize the sender's email address and know the content is safe! Tim, You bring forward important considerations which are important to address. If history repeats itself (similar to prospective payment system), I'm afraid the future for dwindling applications is real. With the reality that we lost several confirmed students before the start of the summer semester due to the pandemic based on their foresight a job may not be waiting after their finish their program, is an additional layer to the puzzle. Therefore, with the additional piece regarding the changing job outlook could also directly impact all our programs. Robyn Otty, OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, FAOTA Program Director and Associate Professor College of Health and Human Services School of Occupational Therapy 874 American Pacific Drive Henderson, NV 89014 Office: (702) 777-3095 Statement of Confidentiality: The contents of this e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the addressee(s). The information may be confidential and/or legally privileged. This e-mail is sent for delivery to the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this transmission in error, any use, reproduction, or dissemination of the transmission is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by reply e-mail immediately and delete this message and any attachments. E-mail is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 usc ss 2510-2521 and is legally privileged. ________________________________ From: ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org> [ot-pd@aotalists.org] Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 2:37 PM To: ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org> Subject: RE: [OT-PD List - AOTA] - 2020-2021 Admissions Cycle CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello all I agree it is still a little too early to tell but so far our applications are consistent with last year. With that said, you all should be worried. This has been an issue we have been getting warned about for years indirectly. The number of unique applicants (not applications) is plateauing. The number of OT programs is increasing exponentially and the number of seats in existing OT programs is continuing to grow. Right now, if I remember the numbers correctly, we are seating around 70% of all applicants to OT programs nationally and this percentage is growing each year. This spring we had 163 accredited OT programs in the nation and 109 applicant programs (whose seats are not even available yet). Once these seats become available we will be pushing the 100% mark quickly. Combine this with the upcoming dip in high school graduates, with the subsequent dip in undergraduate enrollment, and it does not paint a good picture for applications in the near future. Best wishes Tim Timothy J. Wolf, OTD, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Associate Professor and Chair Department of Occupational Therapy University of Missouri 810 Clark Hall Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-8403 wolftj@health.missouri.edu<mailto:wolftj@health.missouri.edu> From: ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org> <ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org>> Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 4:16 PM To: ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org> Subject: RE: [OT-PD List - AOTA] - 2020-2021 Admissions Cycle WARNING: This message has originated from an External Source. This may be a phishing expedition that can result in unauthorized access to our IT System. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. We also had a lower number of applicants. I think it could be because there were issues with those applicants waiting until the last minute, and not being able to get in their observation hours or taking/retaking the GRE because of quarantine. I have read many articles where the changes due to COVID-19 have caused some students to change their plans or to delay them. I will not begin to worry until next year?! Good luck, Kelly L. Alig, Ph.D., LOTR Department Head, Occupational Therapy LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans 1900 Gravier St. New Orleans, LA 70112 504.568.4302 (Office) 504.289.7475 (Cell) 504.568.4306 (Fax) kalig@lsuhsc.edu<mailto:kalig@lsuhsc.edu> [LSUHealth_New Orleans_Horz__Purple-Gold_2PMS SoAHP Occupational Therapy L lrg (002)] From: ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org> [mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org] Sent: Monday, August 31, 2020 4:00 PM To: ot-pd@aotalists.org<mailto:ot-pd@aotalists.org> Subject: Re: [OT-PD List - AOTA] - 2020-2021 Admissions Cycle *EXTERNAL EMAIL: EVALUATE* Good morning: I know that the next admissions cycle just started but I am curious to know if people are seeing a drop in number of applicants? 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