The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN offers a comprehensive Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This program aims to provide students with a high-quality education, equipping them with scientific knowledge, essential physical therapy skills, and professional attitudes and behaviors. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the National Physical Therapist Examination, which is required for licensure as a physical therapist.
The DPT program is a full-time 4+3 program, consisting of four years of pre-professional coursework at other colleges or universities, followed by three years of professional education on the Memphis campus. Students are required to have a baccalaureate degree prior to admission. Throughout the program, students gain practical experience through clinical internships in various settings and geographic locations, providing them with a broad exposure to physical therapy practice. With limited clinical sites in Memphis and other urban areas, students should anticipate the financial impact of traveling and living out of town for the majority of their internships.
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