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You will be well-prepared to care for, value and respect patients across all backgrounds.<br><br>At UM-Flint, we innovate. For learners eager to complete a world-class degree quicker than others, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/physical-therapy-accelerated-pathway\/\">Physical Therapy Accelerated Pathway<\/a> offers students the chance to save both time and money. Students will work toward their bachelor\u2019s degree for three years, with 33 fewer credits than the traditional undergraduate degree path. They are then eligible to apply for entrance into our Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. Students who follow this pathway will receive their bachelor\u2019s and doctoral degrees in a significantly shorter amount of time and will be ready to start their career as a physical therapist sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Quick Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#research\">Research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#program-curriculum\">Program Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#admissions-requirements\">Admissions Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#application-process\">Application Process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#advising-visit\">Advising &amp; Visit Campus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#mission-statement\">Mission Statement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover h-auto mt-4 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mt-3 has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c616eb9e699e6466dd67881db345a08a\"><strong>Interested in visiting the UM-Flint campus and meeting with a current DPT student? Fill out this&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSexJpFGSFcPpOUWp62nLYJeAjIsGAAXS4dxY1qXAzNVOEfqrw\/viewform?usp=sf_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Student Campus Tour Request<\/a><strong>&nbsp;to set up a visit!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-7\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-3 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Why Choose UM-Flint\u2019s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Grow With Experienced Faculty at Top of Their Field<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Engage with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/faculty-staff\/physical-therapy\/\">faculty<\/a> who are board-certified specialists in their content area, continue to practice, and are ready to share their current, real-world experience. Your faculty are here to support, mentor and guide you during the program and throughout your professional development.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"This Is Michigan | Keeping Rehab Within Reach\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mQ8kF_EIves?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong>Address Health Disparities Through Community Engagement<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will make a difference in your community beginning in your first semester. The program includes many opportunities for service learning in the community, including working with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/heart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HEART<\/a>, the student-run pro-bono health clinic operated by the <a href=\"http:\/\/umflint.edu\/chs\/\">UM-Flint College of Health Sciences<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" id=\"research\"><strong><strong><strong>Engage in Research<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our faculty are highly productive researchers and leaders in research locally and nationally, and provide many opportunities to participate in research and advance the field. Students often present award-winning research on a variety of topics at regional and national conferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Gain Clinical and Professional Experience<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gain real-world experience in many clinical internships and choose them based on your career interests and goals. You will work with a broad range of patients, including geriatric and pediatric patients, and people with neurological impairments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Join Our Strong Network of Successful Graduates<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our students and graduates have a long track record of success. Our program has exceptional 100% graduation rates, 88% NPTE PT exam pass rates, and 100% employment rate after graduation. Graduates go on to become leaders in the profession and work in a variety of settings, including but not limited to, the military, internationally-acclaimed hospital systems, outpatient clinics, collegiate and professional sports, and clinics they own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"dpt-progam-outcomes\">DPT Program Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the commitment to student success, the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the UM-Flint makes every effort to support students to pursue their academic and career goals.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Graduation Year<\/span><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Graduation Rate*<\/span><\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\"><strong>NPTE-PT**<\/strong><br><strong>Ultimate Pass Rate<\/strong><\/span><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\"><strong>NPTE-PT<\/strong><br><strong>First-Time Pass Rate<\/strong><\/span><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\"><strong>Employment<\/strong><br><strong>Rate***<\/strong><\/span><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2023<br>(n=55)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">93%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">82%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2024<br>(n=55)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">98%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">96%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">82%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2025<br>(n=46)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">89%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">85%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">NA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2-year mean<br>(2024, 2025)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">99%<br><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">93%<br><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">84%<br><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100%<br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\"><sup>*<\/sup>Calculated by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education<br><sup>**<\/sup>NPTE-PT is the National Physical Therapy Exam for Physical Therapists<br><sup>***<\/sup>Employment Rate is the % of graduate survey respondents who sought employment and were employed as a physical therapist within 1 year of graduation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mb-5\" style=\"min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"program-curriculum\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-7\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">DPT Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">The UM-Flint\u2019s Doctor of Physical Therapy program curriculum requires students to complete 120 credit hours of coursework. The robust curriculum arms students with extensive knowledge and skills to excel in physical therapy practice.<br><br>The 120 credits of coursework can be finished over nine semesters (three calendar years) on a full-time basis. Students are required to follow a specific course sequence that builds their scientific knowledge in a progressive and comprehensive manner. In the last year of study, students participate in clinical internships where they can acquire valuable patient interaction experience.<br><br>Learn more about the<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16156&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doctor of Physical Therapy program curriculum<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5 mt-5\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Physical Therapy Webinar\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sM0KupF4hWQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Dual Degrees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/dual-degree-programs\/\">dual degree<\/a> program allows you to earn two degrees simultaneously. Students interested in pursuing leadership roles can combine a DPT degree with a<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/business-mba\/\">Master of Business Administration<\/a> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">earned through UM-Flint\u2019s respected<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/som\">School of Management<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">.<\/mark><br><br><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">Students with an interest in teaching and\/or research have the opportunity to pursue a<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/physical-therapy-phd\/\">Doctor of Philosophy degree <\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">while working toward their DPT.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/dual-degree-programs\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/dual-degree-programs\/\">DPT\/PhD program<\/a> double counts credits from your DPT degree, allowing you to earn both the DPT and the PhD in PT and save time and money. After you finish your DPT and obtain your PT license, you can work as a clinician while taking on-campus classes 1 to 2 days each week to earn the PhD degree.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row mb-3\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-932b0c23 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 mb-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-danger-background-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.313), 18px);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-932b0c23 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 mb-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-background-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.313), 18px);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Doctor of Physical Therapy Careers<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-9\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Graduates of the DPT program can become licensed physical therapists who can diagnose and treat patients with movement disorders, help patients restore physical mobility, promote wellness, and improve patients\u2019 quality of life.<br><br>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/physical-therapists.htm#tab-1\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, the employment of physical therapists in the U.S. is projected to grow 17% through 2031, with over 230,000 jobs in the market. In addition to the promising job growth rate, the median salary of Physical Therapists reached $95,620 per year.<br><br>Our alumni who responded to our DPT graduate survey boast a 100% employment rate. As the Physical Therapist field continues to expand, with a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, you are well prepared to pursue career opportunities in various settings, including:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Local, state, and private hospitals&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outpatient clinics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home health care agencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schools and universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wellness centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private practice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/11\/PT.New_.Stat_-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"$95,620 median annual wage for physical therapists\" class=\"wp-image-2977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/11\/PT.New_.Stat_-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/11\/PT.New_.Stat_-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/11\/PT.New_.Stat_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/11\/PT.New_.Stat_-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/11\/PT.New_.Stat_-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/11\/PT.New_.Stat_-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 mb-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default mt-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/GP.Ambassadors.Hor_-1024x287.png\" alt=\"Graduate Programs Ambassadors\" class=\"wp-image-2124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/GP.Ambassadors.Hor_-1024x287.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/GP.Ambassadors.Hor_-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/GP.Ambassadors.Hor_-768x215.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/GP.Ambassadors.Hor_-1536x430.png 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/GP.Ambassadors.Hor_-2048x573.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/11\/Sophie-Lanzi.jpg\" alt=\"A person with long, wavy brown hair wearing a gray sweater, posed against a blurred background.\" class=\"wp-image-10029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/11\/Sophie-Lanzi.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/11\/Sophie-Lanzi-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-db32184c3fe0bbbd1d2a44b8025cd9f3\"><strong><strong>Sophie L.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educational Background:<\/strong> Bachelor\u2019s degree in Exercise Science from Adrian College<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are some of the best qualities of your program? <\/strong><br>U-M\u2019s DPT program has significantly impacted my educational journey by building upon my classroom learning with meaningful, hands-on experiences. To me, what stands out are the HEART pro bono clinic, the faculty, and the resources available to students to enhance their education.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/11\/Sia-Hayes.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/11\/Sia-Hayes.png 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/11\/Sia-Hayes-247x300.png 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-3b2d6c6c4953a556e2d63145ccb0a868\"><strong><strong>Sia H.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educational Background: <\/strong>BS in Movement Science and a minor in Food and the Environment University of Michigan School of Kinesiology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are some of the best qualities of your program? <\/strong><br>This program strives to help us grow as both future physical therapists and as people. Some of the best qualities of the physical therapy program include both the supportive faculty and students. Each one of my peers is very driven and encouraging which helps motivate me to set high goals for myself. The faculty are always there to help when you need them whether it&#8217;s for class work, scholarships, jobs, or trying to find a work life balance.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2026\/04\/Emma-C_26.jpg\" alt=\"Emma C. with curly brown hair wearing a floral patterned top and a necklace.\" class=\"wp-image-11198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2026\/04\/Emma-C_26.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2026\/04\/Emma-C_26-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-a95fbd51a75387c70982d4979006d1cb\"><strong><strong>Emma C.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educational Background: <\/strong>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Exercise Science from Oakland University&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are some of the best qualities of your program? <\/strong>What truly sets this program apart is the faculty&#8217;s culture of mentorship. For the first time in my college career, I feel valued as an individual rather than just a number. The professors are genuinely invested in our well-being and professional growth, maintaining an accessibility that makes navigating a doctorate feel like a collaborative journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A standout feature of the curriculum is the HEART program. As one of the few student-run pro bono clinics in Michigan, it serves as a vital bridge between the classroom and clinical rotations. HEART provides invaluable hands-on experience that a textbook simply cannot replicate.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2026\/04\/Kaitlyn-G_26.jpg\" alt=\"Kaitlyn with long wavy hair wearing a white puff-sleeve blouse standing in front of a tree with pink blossoms.\" class=\"wp-image-11207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2026\/04\/Kaitlyn-G_26.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2026\/04\/Kaitlyn-G_26-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c25ee81ce33036773dcaec65a4089279\"><strong><strong><strong>Kaitlyn G.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educational Background: <\/strong>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Clinical Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are some of the best qualities of your program? <\/strong>The University of Michigan-Flint provides many resources to help each and every student succeed in this program. Faculty and staff are excited to be teaching the next generation of physical therapists, which creates a supportive, encouraging and high-achieving environment. My favorite part of the program are the many opportunities to apply what you are learning to patients, in our pro-bono clinic, through each clinical rotation, and our MoveMore classes for Lymphedema and Parkinson&#8217;s Disease.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto\" style=\"min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"admissions-requirements\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">Students interested in the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program must meet the following requirements:<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admitted-students\/transfer-students\/#accredited\">regionally accredited institution<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GPA minimums:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3.0 GPA or higher in the undergraduate degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3.0 undergraduate GPA in all prerequisite courses (items below noted with \u201c*\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3.0 undergraduate GPA in all science prerequisite courses (items below noted with \u201c#\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For admission purposes, it is recommended that future applicants should take the option of a letter grade instead of a P\/F (pass\/fail) grade for any course during semesters affected by COVID-19.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/college-of-health-sciences-prerequisites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prerequisite courses<\/a> from an accredited institution with an equivalent grade of \u2018C\u2019 or better in each course:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 credits Chemistry with at least two labs # *<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 credits Physics with at least two labs # *<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 credits Biology with at least one lab (no Botany) #* (For students applying for fall 2025 &amp; beyond)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 credits Human Anatomy with lab # *<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 credits Human Physiology with lab (if a 5-6 credit combination Anatomy and Physiology class is taken, then course content needs review) # *<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 credits Exercise Physiology #*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 credits Statistics *<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 credits College Algebra and Trigonometry or Pre-calculus*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 credits Psychology (general and development across lifespan)*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We encourage you to review your courses and determine which transfer by using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/college-of-health-sciences-prerequisites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">College of Health Sciences Prerequisite Guide<\/a>. This guide is intended as a starting point for prospective students. If you do not find your course(s) listed or need assistance, please reach out to the DPT program directly at <a href=\"mailto:physicaltherapy@umich.edu\"><strong>physicaltherapy@umich.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prerequisite courses should be completed within 7 years of applying to the program; prerequisite courses taken more than 7 years prior will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domestic students are allowed to have coursework outstanding at the time of application. These prerequisites must be completed prior to program enrollment, if admitted. Students seeking an F-1 visa (international students) must have all prerequisite courses completed at the time they are offered admission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">The UM-Flint DPT program uses a holistic admissions process when reviewing applications.&nbsp;Holistic admission refers to the process of considering the educational experiences and attributes of applicants beyond just grade point averages and GRE scores.<br><br>Applicants admitted to the DPT program must demonstrate that they possess the attributes necessary to succeed in a challenging curriculum as well as perform in the practice of physical therapy. <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQUELMq8jgJjoDrC8CgisyN4l6xZ4lHo9MJ3iq9_1ArvVT0-1ebxlWuZb9t-bkISywCcc7LV5oVY80o\/pub\">Essential &amp; Technical Standards<\/a> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">are the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physical abilities required for satisfactory completion of the DPT curriculum and development of professional attributes required of all students at graduation. While an applicant is not required to disclose the specifics of any disability, it is the applicant\u2019s responsibility to request a reasonable accommodation if they cannot demonstrate these<\/mark> standards <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">without accommodation.<br><br>The UM-Flint\u2019s DPT program uses<\/mark> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/physical-therapy-entry-level-dpt\/rolling-admission-criteria\/\">Rolling Admission Criteria<\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DPT class admitted in fall 2025 had an average GPA of 3.69.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mt-2\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.575), 22px);\">Review your courses and determine which transfer by using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/college-of-health-sciences-prerequisites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">College of Health Sciences Prerequisite Guide<\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mb-5\" style=\"min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"admissions-requirements\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4\" id=\"application-process\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\">Apply to UM-Flint\u2019s DPT Degree Program<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">UM-Flint uses the<\/mark> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ptcas.org\/home.aspx\">Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service <\/a><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">for the evaluation of all applicants. The application will be available June 16\u2013Oct. 15 of each cycle. Students who apply by Oct. 15 must be PTCAS verified no later than Dec. 1.<\/mark><br><br><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">Submit the following to PTCAS:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\"><strong>Official transcripts<\/strong><\/a> from all colleges and universities you have attended in the United States (foreign transcripts are to be sent to the Office of Graduate Programs, not PTCAS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two letters of recommendation submitted to PTCAS\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One reference must be from a physical therapist who has observed you within the last five years in a clinical setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The second reference may be from another physical therapist or a university professor who has instructed you in a course within the last five years, or who has acted as your academic advisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UM-Flint DPT program does not require, but does recommend observation hours. If you have completed observation hours we recommend you include them in your application. If you are submitting observation hours on your application, the UM-Flint DPT program will only accept them if they are verified electronically or by document upload. Self-reported hours will not be registered as hours completed on your application. However, observation hours are still not required for your application to meet the requirements for review for the 25-26 cycle.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-dark-color\">Submit the following directly to UM-Flint (no later than Dec. 1):<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review.&nbsp;Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a>&nbsp;for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from abroad<span style=\"font-size: 1rem\"> must submit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\/\">additional documentation<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\">. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The application process includes an asynchronous interview through <a href=\"https:\/\/support.kiratalent.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kira Talent<\/a>; qualifying applicants will receive an invitation to interview after an initial review of verified applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is an on-campus program with in-person courses. Admitted students can apply for a student (F-1) visa. Students living abroad are unable to complete this program online in their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a> for guidance regarding your eligibility.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\">Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2 has-dark-color has-text-color\">The UM-Flint Physical Therapy program operates on a rolling admission basis, and we encourage you to apply early. Only 60 students enroll each year in the fall semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The deadline to submit all your documents to PTCAS is <strong>Oct. 15<\/strong> to ensure full consideration of your application. It can take up to six weeks for PTCAS to send UM-Flint all of your documents after you have submitted them to PTCAS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you do not submit all PTCAS materials to PTCAS by Oct. 15, the materials may arrive at UM-Flint late and could take your application out of consideration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"accreditation\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program at the University of Michigan-Flint is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: <a href=\"mailto:accreditation@apta.org\">accreditation@apta.org<\/a>; website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.capteonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAPTE<\/a>. If needing to contact the program\/institution directly, please call 810-762-3373 or email <a href=\"mailto:PhysicalTherapy@umich.edu\">PhysicalTherapy@umich.edu<\/a>.<br><br>CAPTE only accredits entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs. The PhD in Physical Therapy and the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy programs cannot be accredited by CAPTE.<br><br>The Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Michigan-Flint satisfies educational prerequisites for professional licensure as a physical therapist in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><br><strong>Jennifer Blackwood<br><\/strong>Director, Physical Therapy Department <br>Professor <br>810-762-3373<br><a href=\"mailto:jblackwo@umich.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jblackwo@umich.edu<\/a><a href=\"mailto:susantal@umich.edu\"><br><\/a>2131 William S. White Building <br>303 Kearsley St. <br>Flint, MI 48502<br>See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/faculty-staff\/physical-therapy\/140-01-complaints-policy\/\">140.01 Complaints Policy<\/a> <br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/physical-therapy-entry-level-dpt\/cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Estimated Costs for Adequate Financial Planning for the DPT program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"advising-visit\">Academic Advising &amp; Visiting Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At UM-Flint, we are proud to have many dedicated advisors who are the experts students can rely upon to help guide their educational journey. For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/contact-us\/\">academic advising<\/a>, please reach out to your program\/department of interest.<br><br>Are you interested in visiting the UM-Flint campus and meeting with a current DPT student? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-24a44033 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSexJpFGSFcPpOUWp62nLYJeAjIsGAAXS4dxY1qXAzNVOEfqrw\/viewform?usp=sf_link\">Fill out this form to set up a visit!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"mission-statement\">Professional Physical Therapist Program Mission Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-60c895ca44f53b221d9f27b7b6cb2b17\"><strong>Physical Therapy Department Mission Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The Physical Therapy Department at the UM-Flint prepares accomplished physical therapist practitioners, researchers, and educators through best practices in teaching and learning, advances scientific knowledge by engaging in rigorous scholarship and serves our local community and beyond to optimize movement, participation, and health and well-being for all individuals.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-c25e40952b074adca6c94089a5f235ed\"><strong>Professional Physical Therapist Program Mission Statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The mission of the UM-Flint Doctor of Physical Therapy program is to educate students to become competent physical therapists through engagement in evidence-based practice, scholarship, and community service, thereby enhancing the public&#8217;s health and well-being.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6760fc75239c0ba0eca7414f160fc9c7\"><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The Physical Therapy Department at the UM-Flint will be recognized globally as a leader in physical therapy education, research, and service.<br><br>Our work is guided by the following principles:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Act with professional and ethical responsibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster environments for collaboration, service, and accountability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Act with caring and compassion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support and reward excellence and innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create competencies for lifelong learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use evidence-based decision-making in all physical therapy practice.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate for patient-centered care, access, and equity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service to benefit our community and our profession.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"additional-info\">Additional Information for Admitted DPT Students and Clinical Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/public.exxat.com\/P004\/University%20of%20Michigan%20Flint\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/public.exxat.com\/P004\/University%20of%20Michigan%20Flint\">Clinical Education Portal and Policies<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-css-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Learn More about the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\">Earn your DPT degree and become a competent physical therapist in just three years at the UM-Flint. Through rigorous training, you are empowered to enhance people\u2019s long-term well-being and promote health to the public.<br><br>Have more questions about the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program? 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