Capstone Lecture Series

Join us for our OTD Capstone Lecture Series Summer 2026.

The Capstone Lecture Series is one of the primary ways the OTD program engages with the broader OT community. Through these presentations, doctoral scholars share the knowledge, skills, and experiences developed throughout the capstone process while highlighting evidence-informed projects aimed at advancing practice, education, and community engagement.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Melanie Walsh, MOT, OTR/L
Rethinking Screen Time: A Parent Training Program for Young Children — A Case Study
🕡 6:30 PM EDT
Registration: Zoom Registration Link

Maria Estacio Schmidt, MOT, OTR/L
Using Play as a Tool for Learning: A Continuing Education Course
🕢 7:30 PM EDT
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Shannon Trzil, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapists’ Knowledge, Experiences, and Perceptions Regarding Physically Active Learning in the School Setting: A Mixed Methods Study
🕣 8:30 PM EDT
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Friday, July 24, 2026

Virginia Longo, MOT, OTR/L
Function Over Frustration: An ADHD Training Course for School Personnel
🕓 4:00 PM EDT
Registration: Zoom Registration Link

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Heather McMillan, MOT, OTR/L
Expanding the Role of School-Based Occupational Therapy Through Interdisciplinary Professional Development
🕡 6:30 PM EDT
Registration: Zoom Registration Link

Bay Path’s post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) is designed for busy professionals, allowing students to complete their degree while maintaining a work-life balance. It is designed to help licensed Occupational Therapists remain competitive in the ever-changing landscape of their profession by expanding their knowledge, skills, and experience to become dynamic clinical scholars. Tracks are available in Administration, Advanced General Practice, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mental Health, Productive Aging, and Public Health.