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…
Recent News
MLK Day of Service and Reflection
Schack-Dugre appointed to ACAPT Leadership…
A Season for Gratitude: Matt Walser
Events
Beneciuk presents online pain management webinar
AI-PAMI Presents: Approaching Pain Using Psychologically Informed Practice Dr. Jason Beneciuk Jason Beneciuk, DPT, PhD, research assistant…
Chronic Black Pain: Implications of the Racism…
Presented By: UF Student Physical Therapy Association Friday, June 19, 2020 at 6 p.m. EST Join us for a discussion about racism and navigating…
Guest Speaker: Scott Schaffer
On April 14 at 1 p.m., Scott W. Shaffer, PT, PhD, ECS, Board Certified Electrophysiologic Specialist, will give a talk to PT faculty and DPT…
PT Calendar
PT Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Jan 27
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar: Dr. I-Ting Hwang
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/6216101142880/WN_S2Zf4L4DTHm0LVZ0RPZcKg
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Jan 29
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DPT Open House
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqf-6hqzwqGt079DcEQNC7dXQxzhJK7NUr
10:00am to 1:00pm
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Feb 10
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar: Dr. Rick Gach, PT, DPT, CMPT, KTCC, CEAS
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/1216101146227/WN_CVTHR1Y9SqG1_MoBQfsblw
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Feb 24
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar: Dr. Corinne Jones, PhD, CCC-SLP
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/8316101147848/WN_bTt09tLTRsOvl8JJMRi9Pg
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Mar 10
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar: Alison Barnard, PT, PhD
https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/7016101160064/WN_sX8tznYwSPeUePq0UvE-nw
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar
Jan. 27
The biweekly Rehabilitation Science Seminars are designed to foster interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations. Dr. I-Ting Hwang will be our first speaker this semester and will present, “Asian immigrant parents’ perceived parental role and role enactment while supporting their child with developmental disabilities in the United States.”
