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If so, learn more about our program highlights, curriculum, and admission requirements.<\/p>\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 mb-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Why Get a PhD in Physical Therapy at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Become an Inspiring Mentor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for Physical Therapists who have attained clinical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/physical-therapy-entry-level-dpt\/\">Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees<\/a> or master\u2019s degrees, the PhD program empowers them to pursue a fruitful teaching trajectory in higher education.<br><br>Graduates of the PhD in Physical Therapy program are well prepared to assume leadership roles in academia as faculty members and mentors who teach and inspire the next generation of physical therapists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Build Your Record of Academic Research<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a student in the PhD program, you work alongside UM-Flint\u2019s distinguished <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/faculty-staff\/physical-therapy\/#pt-faculty\">Physical Therapy faculty members<\/a> on research projects that align with faculty research areas while reflecting your personal scholarly and professional interests. With ample research opportunities during the program of study, you are able to build your record of publications and presentations valued in academia.<br><br>As part of the world-renowned University of Michigan community, you also have access to the academic and research resources at the Flint, Dearborn, and Ann Arbor campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Scholarship Opportunities for Your PhD in PT<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s College of Health Sciences provides numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/scholarships\/#collegeofhealthsciences\">scholarships to support your PhD study<\/a>. In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/research-assistantships\/\">research assistantships<\/a> and fellowship opportunities such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/kcp-fellowship\/\">Future Faculty Fellowship program<\/a> are available to fund your Physical Therapy PhD degree.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><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-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">PT PhD Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy degree is research-oriented, aiming to increase your confidence in teaching and leading scientific research in an academic setting. The program curriculum requires you to complete 45 to 55 credit hours of core courses and electives, depending on your educational background.<br><br>The coursework focuses on higher education, teaching methods, research methodology, and movement analysis and instrumentation. Elective courses allow you to develop knowledge that fits your research interests.<br><br>You need to pass a Qualifying examination and a Preliminary examination in order to be granted candidacy status. To graduate from the Physical Therapy PhD program, you also need to complete a dissertation research project.<br><br>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16207&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physical Therapy PhD program curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6d2fd92960dbb0dbed06aa9d6c4f0ecc\"><strong>DPT\/PhD Dual Degree <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dual DPT\/PhD allows students in UM-Flint\u2019s DPT program to earn both degrees and save time and money by double counting credits. 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.&nbsp;<br><br>View the full <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16264&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dual DPT\/PhD Physical Therapy program curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light mt-3\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#c9cacd\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mt-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/PT.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Ryan Bean, a board-certified Orthopedic specialist demonstrates how to view an ACL graft site.\" class=\"wp-image-2141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/PT.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/03\/PT-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnostic ultrasound is another tool students gain through the Um-Flint PT PhD instrumentation coursework, preparing them to investigate orthopedic issues such as rotator cuff tears, Achilles tendonitis, carpal tunnel, pelvic health, etc. Dr. Ryan Bean, a board-certified Orthopedic specialist demonstrates how to view an ACL graft site.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\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<a\n    id=\"block-block_a5c2b9039c3baf5904eca497724ac4b1\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-danger\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/request-info\"\n    title=\"Request Info\"\n    target=\"\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Request Info        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_8681149095d87a9649c5acd0c7c83064\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 d-inline-flex btn-icon bg-secondary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\"\n    title=\"Apply\"\n    target=\"\" >\n            <span class=\"btn-icon-image\">\n            <i class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"btn-icon-text\">\n            Apply        <\/span>\n    <\/a>\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<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Academic Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At UM-Flint, we are proud to provide expert academic advisors to guide your educational journey toward achieving a PhD degree in Physical Therapy. For academic advising, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/contact-us\/\">reach out to your program\/department advisor<\/a>.<\/p>\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\">Career Outlook for PT PhDs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The demand for Physical Therapy researchers and faculty in academia is rising as current professors begin to retire and more DPT programs are being developed across the country. With a PhD degree in Physical Therapy and adequate clinical experience as a licensed PT, you are prepared to explore paths in academia and mentor aspiring physical therapists.<br><br>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.acapt.org\/\">ACAPT Career Center<\/a> to explore PT education job opportunities!<\/p>\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\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education does not accredit post-professional physical therapy degree programs such as the PhD in Physical Therapy program.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover h-auto mb-4 mt-4\" 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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mt-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/12\/Shweta.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/12\/Shweta.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/12\/Shweta-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-8d0be686c0e5dbe917aae40300344423\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.313), 18px);\">Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2022\/12\/08\/um-flint-pt-alum-wins-national-innovation-award\/\">2017 graduate Shweta Gore<\/a>, who has found success as a professor and researcher, and who won a national innovation award for her teaching. &#8220;I owe a lot of my teaching development to my time in the PhD program,&#8221; she said. &#8220;The hands-on, real life experience that I received gave me so many pearls of wisdom that I carry to this day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><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 mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\n\n\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\">Applicants to the PhD in Physical Therapy program should meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A doctoral or master\u2019s degree in Physical Therapy or a bachelor\u2019s degree in Physical Therapy with a master\u2019s degree in a health-related field from an accredited institution in the United States (or equivalent in another country).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 (B) on a 4.0 scale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical Therapy license or registration (or equivalent).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History of undergraduate, graduate or other research experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Congruency between the applicant&#8217;s stated research interests, faculty expertise, and availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of prerequisite courses or their equivalents:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 3-credit course covering research design, methods, and critical analysis of the literature, and the role of evidence-based practice. For dual DPT\/PhD in PT applicants: PTP 820 &#8211; Quantitative Research Methods (4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 3-credit course covering common statistical topics and procedures in quantitative research, including the application of data analysis using statistical software. For dual DPT\/PhD in PT applicants: PTP 821 &#8211; Statistical Analysis for Quantitative Research (4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PTP 681 \u2013 Teaching, Learning &amp; Health Education (2) or an equivalent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PTP 761 \u2013 Evidence-Based Practice (1)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PTP 602 \u2013 Independent Research (1-10, optional, elected for 1-4 credits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: You are encouraged to speak with the Associate Director of the PhD in PT program regarding your eligibility for admission. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee entrance into the program. <a href=\"https:\/\/umich.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_1BwmanZ9xKnFTZr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Submit a detailed inquiry into the program<\/a>.<\/p>\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\">Applying to the PhD in Physical Therapy Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">It is strongly suggested that prior to submitting an application, prospective students meet with the Associate Director of the PhD in PT program to discuss career and professional development goals and to help determine if the UM-Flint PhD in PT program can provide a good fit. Each PhD student must have a doctoral committee and chair, and prospective students must meet with potential chairs or co-chairs to determine if there is a match between the student&#8217;s and faculty interests. The Physical Therapy Department will assist in scheduling these meetings.<br><br>To be considered for admission, submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (non-refundable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of current Physical Therapy license or registration (or equivalent) (if license has lapsed submit a copy of most recent license)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vS8wMYqclEqto9VTGEatCgI1Y5P_3qkzoufv4FS5fYdsnlhDYvW_1iteXJ541AWVRJ0qYNnMi4l_zTC\/pub\">Official transcript<\/a> from the colleges or universities where you earned your PT and other graduate degree(s) as well as any transcript that shows completion of prerequisite coursework. Please read our full&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/12knp9bLLME068PpR5rCxUgv2vVrCfJOrquCRqecYqdo\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transcript policy<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fccpt.org\/\">Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy<\/a> Educational Credentials Review, for applicants educated outside the U.S. or Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curriculum Vitae or R\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clearly defined Statement of Purpose that includes the following:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why you are interested in an academic and\/or research career<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include detailed description of research experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your proposed area\/topic(s) of scholarly inquiry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have secured a PT faculty member to serve as your advisor and PhD Committee Chair, explain how your research goals align with your chair\u2019s scholarship. If you have not yet secured a chair, name the faculty member(s) you could likely work with and how your research goals may align with their scholarship (see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/chs\/contact-us\/physical-therapy\/\">Department of Physical Therapy<\/a> for a current listing of faculty with PhD degrees).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statements may be submitted online during the application process or emailed to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/recommendation-letters\/\">Two letters of recommendation<\/a> are required. Please include individuals who are able to comment on your academic and clinical abilities, personal qualities, and potential teaching, research\/scholarship, and service capabilities. Please include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A letter from a faculty member from the program granting the most recent degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A letter from a faculty member or another individual (clinical supervisor, administrator, etc.) who can comment on the attributes listed above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please attach a sample of a recent technical\/scientific manuscript or report you have written. If you have questions regarding this manuscript\/report, please discuss this with the Associate Director for the PhD in PT program before submitting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from abroad must submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\">additional documentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After Physical Therapy Department\u2019s initial review of the application materials above, a completed PhD Committee Chair Acceptance form signed by the PhD faculty member who has agreed to serve as the applicant\u2019s doctoral committee chair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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.<\/p>\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\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on or before the day of the application deadline. The PhD in Physical Therapy admits each year for the fall semester. Application deadline:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>May 15<\/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 mt-5 mb-5\" \/>\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\">Learn More about UM-Flint\u2019s Physical Therapy PhD Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\">Combine your passion for teaching and your expert clinical experience to pursue a career in academic PT. 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