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Doctor Of Physical Therapy
ProgramThe Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program prepares students to be outstanding clinicians in the practice of physical therapy. Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program are prepared to provide leadership to the profession, and use their knowledge and skills to contribute to the health care of society.
As essential practitioners in the health care delivery system, physical therapists (PTs) assume roles in rehabilitation services, prevention and health maintenance programs, and professional and community programs. As professional members of the health care team, PTs supervise support personnel, serve as consultants to other health care personnel, serve as consultants to families and caregivers, participate in administrative services, and conduct clinical research. PTs also serve as advocates for health policy and standards of care that help ensure optimum care for their patients/clients.
What you'll learn
As a science, physical therapy examines human motion at the tissue, organ, and systems levels. In the clinical environment, PTs examine and evaluate patients/clients and implement procedural interventions that restore physical function for all people across the life span.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) curriculum produces broadly educated physical therapists, while being sensitive to the needs of the health care community and the students' interests. The program strives to foster both intellectual and professional growth in students and is reflective of contemporary practice to prepare graduates for the ongoing changes in health care delivery.
The program is two and a half years and the curriculum spans 10 academic quarters and consists of integrated didactic and clinical study with an emphasis on adult learning methodology. The curriculum consists of foundational courses during the first year, with subsequent quarters sequenced to progress through the hierarchy of educational objectives from simple to complex. All didactic material is organized for synthesis and application to professional practice.
What makes the Drexel DPT program unique?
Program Fact Sheet (PDF)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCEThe College of Nursing and Health Professions has a compliance process that may be required for every student. Some of these steps may take significant time to complete. Please plan accordingly.
Visit the Compliance pages for more information.
Application Deadlines and TimelineRegular Decision Application Deadline: December 1, 2023Program Start Date: September 23, 2024
To be considered eligible for review, a verified PTCAS application and all supporting materials must be received by the application deadline. Please note that the PTCAS verification process can take about 4-6 weeks.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the class is filled. Qualified applicants will be invited to campus for an admissions interview in the fall.
Admission RequirementsDegree:A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution.
International students who received a bachelor's degree outside of the United States (or from native non-English speaking country) must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For more information, please see the drop down at the bottom of this page.
GPA Requirements:
Accelerated BS/DPT Option GPA Requirements:The Accelerated BS/DPT Option requirements are the maintenance of a 3.33 cumulative GPA and a 3.25 science GPA while earning a minimum grade of "C" on all DPT program prerequisite courses. For more detailed information on the Accelerated BS/DPT Option, please refer to the BS/DPT website.
Prerequisite Coursework:All prerequisite courses must be completed within 7 years of your application to Drexel University. A minimum grade of a "C" is considered transferable; however, achieving a "B" or above will make for a more competitive application.
Please note, students who attend a college/university that is on a quarter system will need to complete 12 quarter credits each of biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy and physiology (or A&P series). Applicants can have up to three outstanding prerequisites when applying.
Application Requirements:
Interview:Qualified applicants will be invited to campus for an interview. Qualities such as maturity and effective interpersonal skills are ascertained from the letters of recommendation and an interview. Any candidate who submits an application that is deemed competitive will be offered the opportunity to interview with the program faculty and interact with current students. Overall, the interview is a time for the program faculty to learn more about the applicant, as well as an opportunity for the applicant to discover more about the program.
Students are selected for admission into the program based primarily on the anticipation of their ability to successfully complete the curriculum. To make this judgment, the program's admissions committee uses the materials submitted by the applicant, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and the interview.
Tuition and Fee Rates:Please visit the Tuition and Fee Rates page on Drexel Central. Tuition and fees for the DPT program can be found under the College of Nursing and Health Professions drop-down.
International studentsInternational students must also submit:
Dress RegulationsThere is no prescribed uniform for the DPT laboratory courses. Depending on the lab skills to be practiced and/or evaluated, students will need to be able to expose relevant body parts. Gym shorts or t-shirts are usually necessary. Students may need to wear a halter-top, sports bra, or bathing suit top underneath their t-shirts. Professional dress is required for clinic visits, clinical education experiences and SPL. Students should also be aware of when guest speakers will be present and dress appropriately. Flat-heeled shoes or sneakers are recommended for lab and clinical settings. Students should avoid wearing open–toed and/or high heel shoes. Students are encouraged to wear their issued nametags or student identification badges within the lab and clinic visits. Course instructors will review any special clothing requirements for their laboratory sessions or clinic visits. During clinical education experiences, students adhere to the dress and nametag regulations of the facility. Failure to dress appropriately and bring necessary materials will lead to dismissal from the laboratory or clinic visit.
Scheduling RequirementsDrexel University supports an environment that respects the religious observances of others and is committed to make every reasonable effort to accommodate the religious observances of students. If a student misses lecture or lab due to religious obligations, they are responsible for making up the coursework that they have missed. This includes reaching out to instructors to meet regarding making up class time/lab work. Students are expected complete class assignments on time and must inform instructors about any absences or conflicts with the examination / assignment schedule due to religious observances at the beginning of the quarter and well in advance of the anticipated absence. For more information, please visit the Provost's website to review the Religious Observance Statement.
Curriculum Clinical EducationA strong history of comprehensive clinical education exists for our professional students. The clinical experiences of the DPT program are integrated into the didactic portions of the curriculum so that knowledge obtained in the classroom is readily put into practice. The DPT program has contracts with hundreds of clinical sites across the nation, representing all facet of professional practice. Students build confidence by participating in 32-33 weeks of full-time clinical experiences that offer various levels of acuity in different clinical environments.
AccreditationThe Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Drexel University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085
Telephone: 703-706-3245Email: accreditation@apta.OrgWebsite: http://www.Capteonline.Org
If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 267.359.5535 or email ptadmissions@drexel.Edu.
OutcomesGraduates of the DPT Program are prepared to work as competent physical therapy professionals in a variety of health-care settings including, but not limited to, acute care hospitals, outpatient orthopaedics, pediatrics, geriatrics, adult neurological rehabilitation, and sports medicine. Our graduates are innovative practitioners who value life-long learning and assume leadership positions in their area of practice. We are proud of the accomplishments of students graduating from the Drexel DPT program including:
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The data below applies to students experiencing the program in academic year 2023-2024. (All cohorts enrolled from Fall 2023–August 2024.)
Length of Program which includes all student instruction/interaction (including classroom, laboratory, exams, and clinical education). Include the total number of weeks where either full or partial attendance is required.
Does this program have a requirement for all students to complete at least one clinical education experience for which the students would be required to seek alternative housing or travel accommodations to attend: Yes
Note: Students are responsible for costs associated with housing, travel, and food during clinical education. Actual clinical education costs for each student are extremely variable. For the purposes of the estimates below, the program has allocated $1000 towards the first clinical education experience in the 2nd year and $2000 towards clinical education experiences 2 and 3 in the third year. Please note that these are only estimates; the actual costs may be lower or higher. The DPT program at Drexel works with students on an individual basis if they have extenuating circumstances.
Student CostsNote: These are costs experienced by students in the Fall 2023–August 2024 academic year. Annual costs are estimates and subject to increases. Students should contact the program for further information related to costs.
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Total Annual Tuition Public Institution, In‐state Student: Annual Tuition Public Institution, Out‐of‐state Student: Annual Tuition Private Institution Student: 61,362 56,180 9,300 126,842 Annual Institutional Fees for a Full‐time Student [Includes general institutional fees, i.E., health insurance, recreation, etc.]: 4,078 4,078 3,518 11,674 Total Expected Cost of Other Program‐related Expenses [Includes: required texts, laboratory fees, and other program costs for the entire technical program.]: 3,110 2,260 2,680 8,050 Total Cost of the Program [Includes: tuition, fees, other program costs for the entire program]: 68,550 62,518 15,498 146,566Note: Students are encouraged to explore the cost of living for areas where they may choose to live. One possible website: https://livingwage.Mit.Edu/
Does the institution offer financial assistance specific to DPT students? NoDoes the program/institution offer scholarships specific to DPT students? YesDoes the program offer graduate assistantships specific to DPT students? NoNote: Other opportunities may exist at the institution for financial support. Please contact the program for further information.
APTA student members are encouraged to visit the APTA Financial Solutions Center at https://www.Apta.Org/yourcareer/financial‐management/financial‐solutions‐center.
Student Debt Summary
Lisa Chiarello, PT, PhD, FAPTA Program DirectorProfessor
267.359.5532 P267.359.5576 Flisa.Chiarello@drexel.Edu
Kevin Gard, PT, DPT, OCS Director of OperationsClinical Professor
267.359.5534 P267.359.5574 Fkevin.Gard@drexel.Edu
Megan Schaefer, PT, DPT Director of Clinical EducationClinical Professor
267.359.5547 P267.359.5576 Fmks365@drexel.Edu
Heather Brossman, DHSc, DPT, MS, CCS, PCS Assistant Director of Clinical EducationAssistant Professor
267.359.5548 P267.359.5576 Fheather.Brossman@drexel.Edu
Helene Engel, MS Program Administrator, Business & Finance, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
267.359.5538 P267.359.5574 Fhbe25@drexel.Edu
Deneen Ciancaglini Administrative Coordinator II, Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing
267.359.5535 P267.359.5574 Fptadmissions@drexel.Edu
Posts Share Fabricated Govt Endorsement For 'arthritis Treatment' In The Philippines
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Medical experts say symptoms of osteoarthritis -- the most common form of arthritis and a leading cause of disability in older adults -- require long-term management. Posts shared hundreds of times in the Philippines, however, falsely claim a milk product can help patients recover from the condition in just two weeks. These posts share a fabricated product endorsement from the archipelago's Department of Health (DOH).The false claim was shared on November 11 on a Facebook page called "DOH-Philippine" that uses the logo of the agency as its profile picture.
The post features an image of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa.
It says in part: "DOH was surprised to discover the main cause of osteoarthritis! Doctors have successfully researched a new method to help patients recover from their illnesses without taking medication. Effective after only 14 days of treatment!"
The post links to an online store that features a milk product called "Grandsure Gold Colostrum Powdered Drink".
According to the World Health Organization, about 528 million people globally were living with osteoarthritis in 2019. The condition -- which causes joints to become painful and stiff -- is a leading cause of disability for the elderly (archived links here and here).
Similar posts claiming the DOH had endorsed a product for osteoarthritis have also been shared on Facebook here, here and here.
Philippine fact-checking organisation Vera Files had earlier these debunked these claims (archived link).
Fabricated product endorsementIn a statement posted on its official Facebook page on November 14, the DOH said: "This endorsement is false. Neither the DOH nor the Secretary has endorsed any such product" (archived link).
A search through the health agency's website and official online platforms, as well as Herbosa's social media accounts did not find any trace of such endorsement for Grandsure Gold Colostrum Powdered Drink (archive links here and here).
Moreover, the Facebook page that misused the health department's name and logo was created on September 18, 2023 and has only around 300 followers.
The official DOH Facebook page bears the blue verification badge. It was created in 2010 and has 8.3 million followers (archived link).
Below is a screenshot comparison of the imposter page (left) and the official DOH page (right):
Experts have said chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis cannot be treated in two weeks, as claimed by the false posts.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the UK National Health Service say there is no cure for osteoarthritis (archived links here and here).
Doctors treat the condition with a combination of therapies that can reduce symptoms, slow its progression and improve the joints' function.
These include exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, physical therapy and taking pain medication.
Braces or surgery are also recommended in some cases, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases in the United States (archived link).
Geraldine Zamora, a Manila-based rheumatologist, earlier told AFP in 2022: "There are usually no quick fixes in the management of these chronic conditions. That's what we also have to make patients understand" (archived link).
She said people selling and promoting unproven treatments can make patients believe "they'll get better faster and permanently, which is really not true."
AFP has repeatedly debunked health misinformation in the Philippines here, here and here.
U.S. Physical Therapy
About U.S. Physical Therapy
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. Operates outpatient physical therapy clinics that provide preventative and post-operative care and treatment for orthopedic-related disorders, sports-related injuries, preventative care, rehabilitation of injured workers, and neurological-related injuries. The company also operates two clinics which specialize in the outpatient and non-surgical treatment of osteo arthritis, a degenerative joint disease and other musculoskeletal conditions. U.S. Physical Therapy was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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