Doctor of Physical Therapy

Training Value-Centered Leaders

The University of Saint Mary Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program prepares students for autonomous practice as an entry-level physical therapist.

In keeping with the spirit of our founders, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, USM is committed to helping students realize their God-given potential – inspiring them to strive for academic excellence in coursework and in practice.

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), USM’s curriculum emphasizes dynamic, hands-on learning and applicable clinical reasoning skills consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and the American Physical Therapy Association's Standards of Practice.

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USM students fully understand the fundamentals of the profession while also being introduced to a broad spectrum of treatment techniques – comprehensively preparing graduates to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination.

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Excellence in DPT Education

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Our small class sizes and clinical experiences are just a few of the reasons students choose USM.

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Accreditation

The Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the University of Saint Mary 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: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program directly, please call 913-758-4398 or email DPT@stmary.edu.

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