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LIFE SCIENCES - SCHOOL OF
MEDICINE
www.biomed.miami.edu
The Department of Physical Therapy is committed to providing
quality educational experiences that enable its graduates
to effectively carry out the expanding responsibilities of
physical therapists as autonomous health care providers practicing
in preventive, evaluative, maintenance, acute care and rehabilitation
settings, and in educational and research environments.
The individual and collective efforts of the members of
the Physical Therapy faculty are directed toward attaining
specific goals and objectives as expressed in the philosophic
statement of the American Physical Therapy Association.
The Mission of the Department of Physical Therapy
(revised in December, 2000; re-affirmed in 2006) in accordance
with the Mission of the Miller School of Medicine is to provide
excellence in physical therapist education, to expand evidence-based
practice of physical therapy through research, to provide
high quality care to all who need it, and to be a community
partner.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (D.P.T.)
Applicants should have a baccalaureate degree in a related
field and 3.0, or ”B” average or better in the
following courses:
English Composition/ Writing intensive course
(3 semester or 5 quarter hours);
Introduction to Statistics (3 semester or
5 quarter hours);
Psychology (3 semester or 5 quarter hours);
General Biology (3 semester or 5 quarter
hours);
General Chemistry I and II each with Lab
(8 semester or 12 quarter hours);
General Physics I and II each with Lab (8
semester or 12 quarter hours);
Human Anatomy (3 semester or 5 quarter hours);
Human Physiology (3 semester or 5 quarter
hours) or
Combined Anatomy and Physiology (6 semester
or 9 quarter hours).
I. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
We are now accepting applications only thru Physical
Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS), go to www.ptcas.org
to apply.
A. Application deadline is October 15;
We encourage you to apply early. Classes begin in May of
each year. Application requirements consist of the following:
1. Submission of all application materials to PTCAS. Completion
of prerequisites, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
2. Demonstration of knowledge concerning the physical
therapy profession by submitting:
a minimum of 100 hours of first-hand observation and/or
work experience related to the practice of physical therapy.
This experience must be substantiated in writing by a
registered/licensed physical therapist. The name and email
of the physical therapist(s) is required for verification.
3. Submission of three to four (3-4) letters of recommendation
from people who can address both the applicant’s moral
character and potential as a physical therapist.
At least one letter must be written by a registered/licensed
physical therapist, and one or more from faculty.
4. An on-site interview is required and will be offered
to those applicants who have met the admission criteria.
5. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) must be taken no later than
July 31, 2011. Applicants must score a minimum of 1000 on
the verbal and quantitative sections combined, with a minimum
of 400 on the verbal section, and a 3.0 on the analytical
section.
6. International students are to complete the application
and submit transcripts to the DPT program instead of PTCAS.
Transcripts that are not in English must include an official
translation.
For more information contact:
Admissions Office
Department of Physical Therapy
5915 Ponce de Leon Blvd., 5th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33146
phone 305-284-4535
email: physicaltherapy@miami.edu
www.pt.med.miami.edu
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHYSICAL THERAPY (Ph.D.)
Application requirements: Applicants to
the Physical Therapy PhD Studies Program must have a clinical
degree in physical therapy from an accredited physical therapy
program and be eligible for licensure to practice physical
therapy in the United States. Students enrolled in the PhD
in Physical Therapy program at the University of Miami work
closely with a faculty mentor from their first days in the
program. As a first step in the application process, the applicant
must identify a track of interest and contact a faculty mentor
in the selected track. Students are admitted to the program
upon endorsement of a faculty mentor and completion of all
admission requirements, with final selection made by the PhD
Studies Committee. Stipend and tuition support is potentially
available for qualified applicants.
• Motor Control: Contact Edelle
Field-Fote PhD, PT edee@miami.edu
• Musculoskeletal Anatomical Sciences:
Contact Philip Waggoner, PhD, PT waggoner@miami.edu
• Musculoskeletal Prosthetics and Amputee
Rehabilitation: Contact Robert Gailey, PhD, PT
rgailey@miami.edu
• Outcomes Research: Contact Kathryn
Roach PhD, PT keroach@miami.edu
OR Neva Kirk-Sanchez, PhD, PT nkirksanchez@miami.edu
The applicant must meet all the general admissions requirements
of the University of Miami Graduate School. Additionally,
stipulations include:
• Direct entry into the PhD program is dependent
upon having any of the degrees below:
An entry-level Masters Degree in Physical Therapy
An advanced Masters Degree with a Bachelors Degree in
Physical Therapy
A Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy.
• An applicant with a Bachelors Degree in Physical
Therapy, though able to commence course work in the PHD
Program, will be required to complete the credits to equal
that of Advanced Masters Degree in Physical Therapy before
final admission to the PhD Program.
• Official Transcripts of all college work.
• Three completed recommendation forms with at least
one form completed by a physical therapist.
• A letter indicating career goals and objectives.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure, as a physical
therapist in the State of Florida (must be licensed within
1 year of admission).
• GRE, The University of Miami requires a minimum
of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative section with a minimum
of 400 on the verbal section and a minimum of 4.0 on the
analytical section.
International applicants must submit a complete application
and have all transcripts evaluated by the University of Miami’s
Office of International Admissions before they can be considered
for graduate study. Any transcript not in English must be
submitted with an official translation.
The research areas of the faculty are diverse, reflecting
the clinical and scientific emphasizes areas of the faculty.
Please refer to the Faculty Section for specifics.
For more information contact:
Dr. Edelle Field-Fote, Associate Chair for PhD Studies
Department of Physical Therapy
5915 Ponce de Leon Blvd., 5th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33146
phone 305-284-4535
email: edee@miami.edu
DEGREE PROGRAMS
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (D.P.T.)
The Department offers the clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy
(DPT). The DPT program recognizes the importance of in-depth
basic and applied science knowledge and the humanities. As
such, the curriculum is carefully sequenced to allow students
to develop skills in both classroom and clinical settings.
Faculty also understand the importance of presenting problem-solving
skills in conjunction with fundamental physical therapy concepts
so that students will develop the professional attitudes and
insights required for sustained and continued growth throughout
their careers.
The entry-level doctoral program (DPT) is offered under the
auspices of the Department of Physical Therapy, University
of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHYSICAL THERAPY (Ph.D.)
The University of Miami Doctor of Philosophy in Physical
Therapy program develops physical therapist students for leadership
positions in academic and research settings. Along with guiding
students in the development of requisite knowledge and skills,
the program promotes professional socialization into the role
of academic faculty. We believe preparation to teach and undertake
research in a physical therapy curriculum at the university
level requires excellence in three dimensions:
1) Expertise in a specified content area; 2) Advanced knowledge
and skill in research methods, design, and implementation
of analysis and communication of results; and 3) Proficiency
in instructional design, teaching methods, and evaluation.
The successful integration of these three dimensions, each
complex in its own right, provides the means for the student
to develop expertise in testing, analyzing, researching, and
teaching about disorders that interfere with function. Unifying
these three core areas is the process of socialization to
the role of a faculty member, including an awareness of academic
responsibilities and sensitivity to the needs of the adult
learner.
In keeping with this philosophy, students develop breadth
of knowledge through completion of coursework from three basic
core areas: Concentration Core, Research Core, and Education
Core. They develop depth by completing elective courses with
the intent to build expertise in their respective areas of
concentration. The successful graduate of this program will
have the requisite knowledge and skills to integrate research
findings and scientific theory with clinical observations.
On this basis, the graduate will be prepared to perform original
research aimed at developing new knowledge to enhance the
scientific basis of clinical practice and theoretical principles
that will advance the profession of physical therapy. The
program offers opportunities for the student to gain skill
in communicating theories, concepts and research findings
and to experience the roles and responsibilities of an academic
faculty member. Students complete a dissertation project in
which they develop and conduct a unique and significant research
investigation with the guidance of a Physical Therapy faculty
member as research advisor.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY (D.P.T.)
To receive the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, the candidate
must:
1. Complete all coursework (105 credits) as required with
an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
2. Complete at least 3 credits of Elective coursework, in
addition to the 105 credits.
3. Successfully complete the clinical internships (I-IV)
required.
The University of Miami, Department of Physical Therapy has
affiliations with 350 clinical sites locally and throughout
the country.
Distant internships may incur additional expenses for the
student.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHYSICAL THERAPY (Ph.D.)
The curriculum, for all three core content areas (Musculoskeletal,
Motor Control, and Outcomes Research) consist of:
• 19 - 21 credits in a core concentration area (i.e.,
Motor Control, Musculoskeletal, or Outcomes Research) 12
credits in core education courses,
• 12 credits in core research courses,
• 6 - 21 credits in electives in area of concentration
and
• 12 credits of Doctoral dissertation for a total
of 60-75 credits.
• Credits may vary depending on educational background
of applicants.
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