Physical Therapy

Watch these short videos: Physical Therapists in Action and a Day in the Life of a Physical Therapist Student.

More about PT at WashU Medicine

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Washington University School of Medicine is a professional, full-time clinical doctorate course of study that prepares students for the practice of physical therapy. The three-year program combines clinical and classroom learning. In the classroom, faculty present material as it relates to clinical application. Students develop hands-on clinical skills working with each other and with clinical subjects. Classes also feature case studies and training at off-site clinical locations. Students encounter increasingly difficult cases as they move through the curriculum. Part-time clinical experiences are distributed throughout the curriculum; four blocks of full-time clinical training — 38 weeks in total — provide real-world experience. Graduates leave the program fully prepared to diagnose movement dysfunctions and implement effective, evidence-based treatment plans. The Program in Physical Therapy is committed to recruiting, enrolling and educating a diverse student body.