Program Overview
Program Overview
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center offers a comprehensive clinical education experience to students. The program has a long history of delivering high-quality education and has established relationships with clinical partners representing some of the finest medical institutions and private practices in the country and abroad.
Clinical Education
The clinical education team establishes and maintains relationships with clinical facilities that demonstrate excellence in patient care and clinical instruction. The team builds strong partnerships between the University and clinical sites, an essential element in preparing students for the challenges of contemporary healthcare.
Clinical Education Experiences
Clinical education experiences are planned to expose the student to a variety of practice settings and experiences. During these experiences, students manage patients with health care needs at various levels of acuity and in different contexts, while interacting with other members of the health care team. The experiences include:
- Hospitals: acute care, sub-acute, ICU/critical care
- Inpatient and outpatient settings
- Out-patient clinics, private and corporate practices
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Skilled nursing facilities (SNF): long-term/extended care and acute
- Home care
- Schools: preschool, primary and secondary
- Corporate or industrial health centers
- Industrial, workplace or other occupational environments
- Athletic facilities: collegiate, amateur and professional
- Sports performance and training facilities
Clinical Education Team
The clinical education team advises students regarding placement options and presents students with a list of available placements for a given period. The team uses a purposeful placement methodology that considers student wish-list requests, professional behaviors, academic performance, goals/interests, and location requirements in order to match a student to an appropriate placement.
Clinical Education Handbook
The Clinical Education Handbook provides detailed information about the clinical education program, including policies, procedures, and guidelines for students and clinical sites.
Program Details
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in physical therapy. The program includes:
- Accreditation
- Curriculum
- Academic Calendar
- Clinical Education
- Class Profiles
- Student Resources
- Admissions
- Financial Fact Sheet
- Scholarships
- Student Ambassadors
Research Areas
The program has a strong research focus, with areas of research including:
- Basic science
- Translational research
- Clinical research
Conclusion
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center offers a comprehensive education in physical therapy, with a strong focus on clinical education and research. The program is designed to prepare students for the challenges of contemporary healthcare and to provide them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become competent physical therapists.