The interview process for the DPT program is rolling. The Admissions committee will make one of three decisions for each applicant after the interviews are complete: 1 acceptance; 2 denial; or 3 placement on the waitlist. Virtual Interview dates are held on Wednesdays: September 22, September 29, October 13, October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10, November 17, Tuition and fees vary based on the year in which the student is enrolled in the DPT program and whether you are a Maryland state resident.
The device will be distributed at new student orientation. The fee for this device will appear on your tuition bill from Student Accounting. There is no negotiation on using another device or exceptions to this policy.
Students are financially responsible for the cost of the required device as soon as they matriculate into the DPT Program. Federal financial aid includes grants, low-interest loans and work-study. All applicants have the right to appeal an admissions decision.
Your appeal should be in writing and addressed to the following:. The Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum is designed to be completed in 3 years with the goal to prepare physical therapy students to function as independent entry-level practitioners upon graduation.
The curriculum is a unique block design that helps to integrate foundational and clinical science content across the lifespan. The first year has strong foundational science content and learning experiences which includes full cadaver dissection, lecture and laboratory sessions taught in a systems approach as well as a translational course that bridges foundational and clinical sciences.
Two professional issues courses are taught in the first year as well to establish a strong professional foundation in our students to complement the medical training including scientific inquiry. The second-year coursework builds on the foundational sciences and focuses on the clinical science preparation across the lifespan.
Clinical coursework during this year includes two unique integrated clinical experience courses with professional development and interprofessional education lab activities. The third year is comprised of three week full-time clinical experiences.
These opportunities are back loaded in the curriculum to enable the student to possess all needed skills to examine, evaluate, diagnose, and intervene appropriately for primary, secondary, and tertiary physical impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities. Mentored case reports and manuscript preparation are completed during the full-time clinical experiences integrating both clinical care, scholarship, and dissemination of clinical findings.
The degree prepares graduates to sit for professional licensure. The University of Maryland School of Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, curriculum satisfies the educational requirements for graduates to apply for licensure in the State of Maryland. University of Maryland School of Medicine has not made a determination if the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum satisfies the educational requirements for any other States, U.
Each licensing authority sets and enforces its own professional licensing requirements and standards. Each student should inquire directly to the licensing authority in the jurisdiction where the student plans to seek licensure in order to determine the mandatory requirements to be licensed to practice.
The Director of Faculty and Student Affairs reviews the academic status of students and makes recommendations for advancement according to the advancement criteria below. Integrated Clinical Experiences consist of one full day per week in clinical practice for eight weeks and occur during the fall and spring of the second year.
Students are simultaneously involved in the Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal Blocks of the didactic curriculum during these experiences. In addition to time spent in clinical visits, students participate in various professional practice opportunities as a part of the ICEs.
The Full Time Clinical Experiences occur during the third year and are each eleven weeks in length, for a total of 33 weeks of clinical education experience. Students will complete an experience in each of the following settings: medically complex, elective rehabilitation specialty, and community-based. Prior to the start of the full time clinical education experiences, students will have already completed the didactic curriculum and demonstrated readiness for clinical practice through written and performance-based assessments.
The following courses, or equivalent, are required: Human Anatomy with lab, 4 semester credit hours. Anatomy content should include skeletal and muscular systems of the human body. Physiology with lab, 4 semester credit hours. Physiology content should cover various systems including: cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, etc Biology with lab, 4 semester credit hours - In addition to Human Anatomy and Physiology listed above, one or two courses from the field of biology, not to include Botany.
General Chemistry I with lab, 4 semester credit hours. Content must include atomic and molecular structure. General Physics I with lab 4, semester credit hours. Non-calculus or calculus based. General Physics II with lab 4, semester credit hours.
Statistics 3 semester credit hours. Course content should include mean, median, mode, standard deviation, t-tests, etc Psychology 3 semester credit hours. Abnormal or Developmental Psychology recommended. Human Behavior 3 semester credit hours - In addition to Abnormal Psychology or Developmental Psychology listed above, one or two courses that include a knowledge of human behavior from an individual or societal perspective.
Application for In-State Classification. This includes both didactic and clinical internship blocks. To remain in step with the curriculum, students must complete all blocks in sequence and the time-frame for all students to graduate is five and one-half 5.
The remediation plan must be completed within 6 weeks of the end of the CQM block. The remediation plan will be developed by the CQM block leader, with feedback from core faculty aligned with the remediation areas and in consultation with the AAC. If the student passes the criteria outlined in the remediation plan, the student will achieve a passing grade for the CQM block and advance to the full time clinical experiences.
If the student does not pass the established remediation plan, the student will achieve a failing grade for the CQM block. Cultivate a level of clinical competence to provide effective, efficient, and humanistic heath care in diverse practice settings by offering professional practice opportunities in a minimum of 3 different settings for each student as part of clinical experiences.
Promote the provision of clinical service to the citizens of Maryland upon graduation through clinical care, wellness services, and healthcare advocacy. The program will provide a minimum of 3 wellness or healthcare advocacy service opportunities each year for student participation. Demonstrate excellence in teaching and student evaluation as well as contemporary expertise in areas of teaching responsibilities.
Participate in the development of new knowledge and evidence that enhances rehabilitation science and the profession of physical therapy. Integrate evidence and demonstrate critical thinking to support clinical decision making.
Demonstrate clinical competence in a minimum of 3 practice settings, which include medically complex, rehabilitation, and community based settings. Participate in service and other professional activities that promote the advancement of the physical therapy profession.
At least 3 students in each class will hold an active position in a professional organization student representative, committee member. Demonstrate the ability to design a professional portfolio to guide lifelong learning and development. Function as an entry-level independent point of entry provider of physical rehabilitation and rehabilitation services.
Effectively manage care for persons in medically-complex, rehabilitation, and community-based settings. Continuing Education. Our continuing education courses allow professionals to elevate their practice through contemporary, evidence-based courses by instructors with wide-ranging expertise. Contact Us. Have a question or feedback? We'd like to hear from you! Occupational Therapy 6. Oncology and Cancer research 7.
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