Entry Level Occupational Therapy Case Study

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Currently, I am in the process of applying to graduate schools that have entry level occupational therapy programs. Touro College is offering students a chance to submit an early decision application through an online service called OTCAS that is due by June 1st. I was wondering if you would be comfortable to serve as a reference and write a letter of recommendation for me. You have been a tremendous help getting me settled into the unit and I will very much appreciate your perspective and judgement. Volunteering at Cornell is and will continue to be a great privilege. The therapists and supporting staff have been incredible and pleasurable to work with. By observing their efforts to better the patient's life, I have become certain that occupational

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