We welcome applications from recent physical therapy graduates, as well as experienced clinicians.

Requirements for Admission

In order to apply you must be:

  • a (DPT)- Doctorate of Physical Therapy graduate of an APTA-accredited program in physical therapy. For foreign-trained applicants, an established equivalent via evaluation from a member of NACES.
  • licensed as a physical therapist in the state in which you work. If you have not yet taken the licensing exam, you may be accepted contingent on your passing the test and receiving your license.

How to apply

You must first apply to the program through the Residency and Fellowship Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (RFPTCAS).

Program Admission Requirements

  • Valid US Physical Therapy License
  • Current resume/curriculum vitae
  • Official transcript documenting a (DPT)- Doctorate of Physical Therapy graduate of an APTA-accredited program in physical therapy. For foreign-trained applicants, an established equivalent via evaluation from a member of NACES 
  • Proof of employment at a facility that includes an orthopedic population
  • Proof of membership in the APTA
  • For international applicants only: TOEFL scores 83 (internet-based), IELTS 6.5 or higher.  

A candidate may submit an application prior to graduation. However, admission to the program is contingent on completion of all of the above requirements.

A zoom or in-person interview is required. 

Application Deadline

You'll apply through RFPTCAS.

1st
Sept

The Fall 2026 admissions process is now closed.

The deadline for Fall 2027 admission is September 1st, 2027. The admission process opens October 1st, 2026.