This paper outlines the observations and experiences of a clinical psychologist who viewed occupational therapy from the perspective of educating occupational therapy students and who, prior to this experience, had relatively little contact with or understanding of occupational therapy. These observations result from the first year of experiences of being an assistant professor in a department of occupational therapy. This paper describes the strengths and weaknesses of occupational therapy as a profession and occupational therapy education as viewed by the author. Observations focus on the therapeutic use of activities in groups, research, supervision, and the issues related to raising the requirements for entry into the profession. The advantages and disadvantages of employing a full-time faculty member trained outside the profession of occupational therapy are also discussed.