UF Physical Therapy
Established in 1958, the Department of Physical Therapy consists of a dynamic and growing faculty dedicated to excellence in education, research, and service.
100% of DPT graduates find employment after completing their degree
$11.3 Million dollars in grant funding
5 Community engagement activities across the curriculum
OUR GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy
The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program provides the required education necessary for graduates to take the professional license examination and embark on a professional career in physical therapy.
phd in rehabilitation science
Neuromuscular Plasticity
Rehabilitation science is a diverse and expanding discipline that encompasses both basic and applied aspects of health science and services. The Rehabilitation Science (RSD) program embraces the wide range of disciplines, supporting the view that by working together we can advance human health.
PT Equal Access Clinic
Every Thursday from 4-8 pm
Free Physical Therapy Services
Receive quality health care while helping DPT students learn from invaluable experiences of patient interaction, assessment and treatment.
Message from the chair
Dr. Krista Vandenborne
The Department was founded 60 years ago, training students to provide rehabilitation to patients with polio and veterans from both World War I and II. Building on our legacy…
News
Events
Alumni and Friends Reception at CSM 2024!
Gator PTs will gather for the Alumni and Friends Reception the APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in Boston, MA – will we see you…
DPT Students present research at 2023 FPTA Meeting
Dr. Kelly Hawkins, Stephanie Massie, Arielle Grusky, Briana Dentry, Melyn Jessell, and Rachelle Studer Byrnes at the 2023 FPTA Meeting Four…
Race for Rehab 5k Color Run
Get ready to dash across the finish line of UF DPT’s Race for Rehab 5k in this year’s Color Run! Race for Rehab is an annual 5k run/walk that…