Observation hours are designed to provide you with opportunities to discover what occupational therapy is, as well as learn about the breadth and depth of the profession. Information gained from these hours helps you to demonstrate this knowledge in your Personal Statement. We know that COVID-19 has impacted the ability to access clinical sites to complete observation, shadowing, and internship hours. Applicants should continue to grow their knowledge of the profession. In order to help applicants achieve this we are modifying the hours required to 10 hours.