Our students learn from nationally recognized faculty whose expertise spans orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, cardiopulmonary and pelvic health physical therapy, with research and clinical experience in areas such as Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, sports medicine, balance training, manual therapy and rehabilitation science. Faculty members are active scholars and clinicians who contribute hundreds of publications, national presentations and funded research projects while continuing to shape advancements in patient care, health care equity and physical therapy education. Many hold advanced certifications, including Fellowship status in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, and bring experience from specialized clinical settings, such as rehabilitation centers, intensive care units and sports medicine clinics. Through collaborative teaching teams that integrate foundational science with hands-on clinical practice, students benefit from a rigorous, supportive learning environment designed to prepare them for the evolving demands of modern physical therapy practice.
Our Approach to Teaching
With three dedicated faculty advisors assigned to each DPT student, you'll receive personalized guidance in academic, research and clinical education, while peer mentors from the class ahead provide additional support, insight and community throughout the program. Collaborative learning opportunities, including courses that connect first- and third-year students, foster mentorship, leadership and professional growth from the start. Supported by a 12:1 overall student-to-faculty ratio, and 17:1 lab ratio, students benefit from individualized instruction and hands-on coaching that adapts to their unique learning needs. Through Master Adaptive Learning principles embedded in lab experiences, students continuously strengthen clinical reasoning, self-assessment and patient care skills, developing the adaptive expertise and reflective practice habits needed to succeed in their physical therapy practice.