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Information sessions
Virtual information sessions will be scheduled soon. Please check back later this Spring. In the meantime, you may contact Sarah Anderson, manager of recruitment and outreach: sarah.anderson@wmich.edu
Intro
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ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Michigan University's Department of Physical Therapy is accepting applications for theÌýDoctor of Physical TherapyÌýprogram, which welcomed its inaugural cohort in summer 2019. This program allows you toÌýearn your DPT inÌýonly 30 months. While theÌýrigorous curriculumÌýpresents challenges to students and faculty, we know that our graduates will be highly-qualified practitioners, prepared to meet the challenges of today's PT landscape.
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What is a PT?
Physical therapists diagnose and treat people of all ages who have injuries, medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their ability to function and move properly in their daily lives. Physical therapists develop recovery plans and provide treatment and therapy to improve movement and manage pain.
Accreditation information
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Michigan University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: . If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (269) 387-7352 or emailÌýpt-info@wmich.edu.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at ÅÝܽÊÓƵ satisfies educational prerequisites for professional licensure as a physical therapist in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands.