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  • Why choose the UMES Doctor of Physical Therapy Program?

    Curriculum

    • Doctor of Physical Therapy Program with 100% ultimate licensure exam pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)  (Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy  http://www.fsbpt.org/ ) Click here for student outcomes
    • Student-centered learning environment
    • Integrated Curriculum - Classroom and Clinical Experiences
      • The clinical experiences, both part-time and full-time, are integrated into the classroom experiences.  Clinical sites are numerous and varied. The clinical experiences include:
        • Three semesters of practicums (part-time clinical experiences)
        • Four affiliations (full-time clinical experiences) are interspersed throughout the program: Affiliation I - winter semester of the 2nd year, Affiliation II - late fall semester of the 3rd year, Affiliations III and IV – summer of the 3rd year.
         
       
    • Evidence-Based Curriculum
      The curriculum is infused with current physical therapy evidence.  Students become comfortable with reading and applying research evidence pertinent to the practice of physical therapy.
    • Independent Study Credits
      The independent study offers a means for students to pursue both academic and clinical interests beyond the scope of course work in the program under the direction of a faculty advisor.  Click here for a list of sample Independent Studies .
    • Student Research Projects
      Students successfully complete a research project with a group and under the advisement of a faculty member. The students present their research findings at the Annual Regional Graduate Studies Research Symposium in the spring of the 3rd year of the program.
    • Commitment to Community
      Students actively participate in community health and wellness education programs, the Annual UMES Health and Wellness Festival , and the Balance and Falls Screening Program in the local community.

    Teaching

    • Small Class Size and Individual Guidance
      Maximum class size is approximately 34.  For many laboratory sessions, the class is split in half.
      Ideal Student-Faculty Ratio which facilitates optimal hands-on learning and early clinical problem solving.
    • Faculty strive to provide an optimal learning environment
      Students participate in a variety of hands-on, active, and collaborative learning activities.
    • Unique Learning Opportunities
      The faculty strive to provide multiple unique learning opportunities throughout the curriculum.  Click here to learn more.

    Faculty

    Facilities

    • State-of-the Art Laboratories and Teaching Facilities
      The Department of Physical Therapy is located in the recently built state-of-the-art Hazel Hall (completed in 2005).  Teaching and laboratories spaces are newly equipped including technologically advanced audiovisual equipment and wireless internet. 
    • Please come visit!

    Research

    Graduates and Alumni Outcomes

    • Outstanding ultimate licensure exam pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) Click here for student outcomes.
    • Graduates are well prepared for clinical practice.
    • Graduates get jobs!
      100% employment rate within six months of passing the licensure examination!  
    • Alumni are Life-long Learners!
      Many alumni are Certified Clinical Specialists by The American Board of  Physical Therapy Specialists (ABPTS) in the areas of orthopedics, sports, neurology, geriatrics, and pediatrics.  Alumni have received other certifications in areas related to physical therapy.   

    Location

    • Located on the beautiful UMES campus in rural Princess Anne, Maryland, 13 miles south of the city of Salisbury.
    • Located only 45 minutes from the beaches of Ocean City and Assateague Island, Maryland and approximately three hours from Washington, DC, Baltimore, MD, Philadelphia, PA, and Norfolk, VA.
    • Ideal setting for serious graduate study!
    • Please come visit!

    Tuition

    • Has Affordable Tuition, the lowest in the region! Click here for Estimated Costs .


  • "Why did you choose UMES Physical Therapy?"
    Click on photo to hear students' responses


    Kate
    1st year student
    Class of 2011

    Sam
    1st year student
    Class of 2011

    Jess
    1st year student
    Class of 2011

    Frank
    2nd year student
    Class of 2010

    Jaquay
    2nd year student
    Class of 2010

    Matt
    3rd year student
    Class of 2009

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