Doctoral Capstone Projects

The doctoral capstone represents the culminating experience of the occupational therapy doctoral program. Through this mentored process, students apply advanced knowledge and leadership skills to address real-world needs across diverse practice settings.

The projects featured here reflect innovative, evidence-based work in areas such as program development, education, advocacy, leadership, quality improvement, and research. Each project was completed in collaboration with a site mentor and a doctoral faculty advisor.

Explore the scholarly work of our graduating students through their Doctoral Capstone Reports and Doctoral Capstone Poster Presentations.

Together, these projects highlight the impact of doctoral-prepared occupational therapists on individuals, communities, and systems, in alignment with the Mercy mission.