We are so grateful for the vital role you play in shaping the future of occupational therapy. Your commitment to mentoring students in real-world settings is the cornerstone of their professional growth. Thank you for generously sharing your time, expertise and passion—it truly makes all the difference.
This webpage is here to support you in your role as a fieldwork educator. Here, you’ll find a curated collection of resources designed to make your experience more informed, effective and rewarding.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find:
Whether you’re preparing to welcome your first student or looking to enhance your current supervision approach, we hope these resources empower and inspire you.
Thank you for being a vital part of our students’ journeys and the continued excellence of our profession.
Contact Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Ann Marsico (amarsico@pitt.edu) with any questions!
Looking to find out more about our fieldwork education experience at Pitt OT? See our overview of the fieldwork and OTD capstone project, which includes an introduction to Level I and Level II fieldwork for Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) (entry-level) students.
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy is excited to announce the 2026 virtual educational sessions! New this year are two Special Feature sessions. These sessions will showcase the educational content provided to students within the Pitt OTD program, specifically highlighting topics that fieldwork educators are likely to encounter or observe during student placements.
As a Pitt OT partner, you are essential to the success of our students and to the future of occupational therapy. Advance your skills and earn one professional development contact hour per session.
All sessions are from 6-7 p.m. and virtual over Zoom.
Reach out to the department to request registration details.
Fieldwork education is a crucial part of professional preparation in occupational therapy. It is integrated as a component of our curriculum design and is an extension of the OTD program in clinical and community settings. The curriculum design of the OTD Program at the University of Pittsburgh is provided here for use as we collaborate in planning a meaningful experience for students.
In our partnership with Fieldwork Educators, we have provided information and links to websites we hope will be helpful to all Fieldwork Educators, new and experienced. Additionally, our Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Ann Marsico is available and welcomes collaboration on any issue related to fieldwork!