AOTA Fellowship Program overview
Is your organization interested in seeking AOTA recognition for an existing or new fellowship? Learn the steps you need to take to better understand the requirements and recognition process.
AOTA Fellowship Program Requirements
We encourage you to first review the documents listed below to understand both the Fellowship Program requirements as well as the amount of time needed to apply for AOTA recognition of a fellowship program.
- AOTA Fellowship Program Criteria and Interpretive Guidelines
- AOTA 2021 Standards for Continuing Competence in Occupational Therapy
- AOTA Fellowship Program Learning Objectives
AOTA Fellowship Program Candidacy Application Recognition Process
The initial process for recognition starts with submitting:
1. an Intent to Seek Approval (ISA) on any dates but at least 90 days prior to submitting your candidacy application by one these review cycle deadlines—May 1, September 1, or December 1, and
2. a Candidacy Application by at least 90 days from the submission date of the Intent to Seek Approval Form.
The Intent to Seek Approval form and Candidacy Application can be accessed through the Open Water portal.
Questions may be directed to AOTA Fellowship Program at fellowship@aota.org.