Doctor of Physical Therapy
Program Overview
University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program
The University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program is located at CU Anschutz, Education II South, 13121 East 17th Avenue, 3106, Aurora, CO 80045.
Education Programs
Doctor of Physical Therapy
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program offers two pathways: Residential and Hybrid.
- The Residential DPT Pathway is located at CU Anschutz.
- The Hybrid DPT Pathway is a collaboration between CU Anschutz and UCCS.
Curriculum
The DPT curriculum includes coursework, clinical education, and research experiences.
Access and Community Engagement
The program emphasizes access and community engagement, with opportunities for students to work with diverse patient populations.
Outcomes and Demographics
The program tracks outcomes and demographics, including graduation rates, licensure pass rates, and employment rates.
Tuition and Financial Resources
Tuition and financial resources are available for students, including scholarships and financial aid.
PhD in Rehabilitation Science
The PhD in Rehabilitation Science program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in research and academia.
Faculty Residency
The Faculty Residency program provides opportunities for physical therapists to pursue a career in academia.
Orthopaedic Residency
The Orthopaedic Residency program provides advanced training in orthopaedic physical therapy.
Pediatric Residency
The Pediatric Residency program provides advanced training in pediatric physical therapy.
DPT-PhD Pathway
The DPT-PhD Pathway is designed for students who want to pursue a career in research and academia.
DPT-MPH Track
The DPT-MPH Track is designed for students who want to pursue a career in public health.
Clinical Education
Integrated Clinical Education
The Integrated Clinical Education (ICE) program provides students with clinical experience in a variety of settings.
ICE I
ICE I is the first clinical education experience, which takes place in the fall semester.
ICE II
ICE II is the second clinical education experience, which takes place in the spring semester.
Clinical Experience Materials
Clinical experience materials, including syllabi, peer assessment forms, and site information forms, are available for students and clinical instructors.
Research
Research at CU PT
The University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program has a strong research focus, with faculty members conducting research in a variety of areas.
TIGRR
The TIGRR (Translational Research in Rehabilitation) program provides opportunities for students and faculty to conduct research in rehabilitation.
Mobility Matters
The Mobility Matters program is a research initiative that focuses on mobility and function in older adults.
Faculty and Staff
Residential Pathway Faculty
The Residential Pathway faculty members are located at CU Anschutz and teach in the DPT program.
Dual Campus Faculty
The Dual Campus faculty members teach in both the Residential and Hybrid DPT pathways.
Hybrid Pathway Faculty
The Hybrid Pathway faculty members are located at UCCS and teach in the Hybrid DPT pathway.
Staff
The program staff provide support for students, faculty, and clinical instructors.
Program Director
The Program Director oversees the DPT program and ensures that it meets accreditation standards.
Associated Faculty
Associated faculty members are affiliated with the program and teach in various courses.
News and Events
News
The program publishes news and updates on its website.
Director's Blog
The Director's Blog provides updates and insights from the Program Director.
Annual Newsletters
The program publishes an annual newsletter that highlights student and faculty achievements.
Publications
Faculty members and students publish research in a variety of journals and publications.
MS Gait and Balance Symposium
The MS Gait and Balance Symposium is an annual event that brings together researchers and clinicians to discuss gait and balance in multiple sclerosis.
Class of 2025 PT Graduation
The Class of 2025 PT Graduation ceremony is held annually to celebrate the graduation of DPT students.
Alumni
Alumni Resources and Updates
The program provides resources and updates for alumni, including job listings and continuing education opportunities.
PT Job Board and Residency Opportunities
The program maintains a job board and provides information on residency opportunities for alumni.
PLEX Library
The PLEX Library is a collection of resources and materials for clinical instructors and students.
Required PLEXs
Required PLEXs include Narrative Medicine, EBP Week 1, EBP Week 2, and Social Determinants of Health I.
Inpatient Top 10
The Inpatient Top 10 PLEXs include Gait Analysis, Chart Review, and Assistive Device Prescription.
Outpatient Top 10
The Outpatient Top 10 PLEXs include Gait Analysis, Assistive Device Prescription, and Observational Task Analysis.
Pediatric Top 10
The Pediatric Top 10 PLEXs include Adapting Communication to a Child, Behavioral Strategies with Children, and Developmental Milestones.
All PLEXs
All PLEXs are available in the PLEX Library, including pdf downloads.