DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Ranked #1 in the Nation by US News & World ReportThe UD Physical Therapy Clinic now OPEN for IN-PERSON and TELEHEALTH appointments! Learn more . . .
The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy is to advance physical therapist practice by providing outstanding entry-level and post-graduate education, translating science to deliver quality clinical services, leading federally funded rehabilitation research, and training the next generation of rehabilitation researchers and leaders of our profession.
UDPT Student and Resident Provide Workouts for their Department During Stay At Home Orders
COVID-19 has brought about unprecedented times, which has required the world to adapt to norms of social distancing and mask wearing. March in particular was filled with adjustments as the world...
Lynda D. Woodruff Panel Discussion
On Wednesday July 8th, six panelists, including UDPT’s Dr. Gregory Hicks, discussed the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in Physical Therapy. They reviewed ways to become a better ally,...
Inaugural Lynda Woodruff Lecture: Who Do We Want to Be? Responsible Stewardship of Our Profession
Dr. Gregory Hicks, PT, PhD, FAPTA, delivered the inaugural Lynda D. Woodruff lecture on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy. In the lecture he discusses topics on diversity, equity,...
UDPT Re-accredited By CAPTE!
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is an agency recognized nationally and tasked to grant accreditation statuses to entry level physical therapy programs. UDPT...
Dr. Steve Tepper Receives the 2020 Spirit of Philanthropy Award
The Foundation of Physical Therapy Research Highlight on Dr. Tepper and His Acceptance Speech Congratulations to Dr. Steve Tepper, one of our most beloved professors, for receiving the 2020 Spirit...
University of Delaware Health Clinics Now Treating Virtually!
Starting to feel the effects of being cooped up for Quarantine? Did you know that the University of Delaware health clinics are offering Telehealth/Virtual visits to returning AND new patients...
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM
The mission of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is to educate outstanding entry-level physical therapists who provide excellent physical therapy services, integrate scientific inquiry into their clinical practice and have a well-developed sense of professionalism and social responsibility.
UD PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC
The Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic is the State’s premier outpatient clinic. Located at the University of Delaware, the clinic provides a unique environment where physical therapists, students, and researchers work together to implement cutting-edge treatment to patients from the University and the surrounding community. We are open to the public!
OUR RESEARCH
The faculty of the Department of Physical Therapy has active research programs funded by both national (e.g.-National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Education) and local (e.g.-University of Delaware Research Foundation, UNIDEL) agencies.
Our faculty are actively engaged in the University’s extensive Undergraduate Research Program and mentor a large number of undergraduates in research throughout the year. During the summer, many of the undergraduate researchers in physical therapy labs are part of the Science and Engineering Research Scholars Program and the Peter White Fellowships.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Delaware is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 302-831-8910 or email pt-admissions@udel.edu. Please visit our Student Outcomes page for information on graduation rate, ultimate licensure exam pass rate, and employment rate over the most recent two years. The University of Delaware also offers credentialed residencies in sports, orthopedics, geriatrics, neurology, and acute care. CAPTE does not provide oversight or accreditation of residency programs. Our residency programs are accredited by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE).
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