Program Overview

Introduction to the Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy Residency Program

The Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy Residency Program at UT Southwestern offers comprehensive academic and clinical training in a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary, team-based atmosphere. This program fosters excellence and encourages personal development, providing residents with the opportunity to grow academically, clinically, administratively, and in leadership.

Admissions

To be considered for the program, applicants must submit their application through the RF-PTCAS website. The application deadline is December 31, with interviews scheduled in December and/or January, and selection decisions made by February 1. The program begins on the first of September.

Selection Criteria

The residency committee evaluates all applications based on the following criteria:

• Pre-professional academic and post-professional clinical education preparation
• Clinical experience in cardiovascular and/or pulmonary physical therapy
• Acute care experience
• Previous mentoring, education, and research experience
• Community service
• Letters of recommendation
• Interest in academic-based physical therapy

ADA Compliance

The program guarantees equal access to learning opportunities for clinicians with disabilities, ensuring that educational programming is sensitive to any sensory or physical impairment that requires special arrangements.

Equal Opportunity

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to providing an educational and working environment that offers equal opportunity to all members of the University community, prohibiting unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, and protected veteran status.

Requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must:

• Hold a current and valid physical therapist license from the State of Texas
• Have basic life support/cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification The program expects residents to pass the Cardiopulmonary Clinical Specialist Exam within 1-2 years of completing the program, providing an educational and clinical experience of the highest quality.