Educating Medical Students on the Roles of Occupational and Physical Therapy.

Background: It is crucial for physicians to understand the roles of occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) to ensure accurate patient referrals and to optimize patient care. Unfortunately, medical students often do not receive sufficient education or interprofessional opportunities regarding OT and PT services.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of an educational workshop on medical students' familiarity with the roles of OT and PT and on their confidence in referring to these therapy services.