Are there programs that allow MSOT grads direct admission to complete their doctorate?
I know for sure Nova Southeastern University in Florida has direct admissions from their MOT to the DrOT. ( I'm not sure how a DrOT is different from an OTD. I'm thinking it's similar but for someone who already has their master's, but someone correct me if I'm wrong.) Here is what their website says:
"In the 20 months directly following graduation, alumni of NSU's MOT program are eligible for direct admission to the (Post Professional) Practice Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (DrOT) program if they maintain an overall GPA of 90 percent in the MOT program.
Note: Six credits of coursework are waived for NSU MOT students who graduated after 2009. If a student has a GPA below 90 percent in the MOT program, they may still apply to the DrOT program for consideration."
I also know that Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis allows students to switch between MSOT and OTD during the first part (I want to say year) of the program. This isn't quite what you're looking for, but I don't know if it might interest you as well. This is what Washington University says about this option,
"MSOT and OTD students follow parallel paths during the first two years of curriculum. During the first year, all students have opportunities to learn more about the OTD degree, faculty projects, and current research laboratories. If a student wishes to move from the MSOT to the OTD or vice-versa, there is the opportunity to do so via an additional application and approval process."
I'm not sure about what other programs offer.