Physical Therapy

Watch this 2 minute video about Physical Therapists in Action

  • More about the Roles & Responsibilities of Physical Therapists here
  • Read a Physical Therapy learner’s “Day in the Life” blog entry here
More about the Physical Therapy program at WUSM

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Washington University School of Medicine is a professional, full-time clinical doctorate course of study that prepares students for the practice of physical therapy. The three-year program combines clinical and classroom learning. In the classroom, faculty present material as it relates to clinical application. Students develop hands-on clinical skills working with each other and with clinical subjects. Classes also feature case studies and training at off-site clinical locations. Students encounter increasingly difficult cases as they move through the curriculum. Part-time clinical experiences are distributed throughout the curriculum; four blocks of full-time clinical training — 38 weeks in total — provide real-world experience. Graduates leave the program fully prepared to diagnose movement dysfunctions and implement effective, evidence-based treatment plans. The Program in Physical Therapy is committed to recruiting, enrolling and educating a diverse student body.