Superior manual, hands-on skills form the foundation of our doctor of physical therapy program. Manual therapy includes a variety of specific hands-on techniques used to diagnose and treat a range of dysfunctions in the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and cardiopulmonary systems.
Classroom and clinical instruction emphasize problem-solving and critical thinking that prepare you to be an exceptional healthcare provider and lifelong learner.
Our faculty have diverse clinical backgrounds. Faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including case studies, problem-based learning, lectures, group projects, labs, and community-based labs.
Our curriculum promotes personal and professional development through integrated, sequential learning experiences presented in a block format.
Students complete 36 weeks of clinical education experiences at four different sites. DMU maintains more than 350 clinical sites throughout the United States.
- DMU students are well prepared for their National Physical Therapy Examination (licensure exam) and have excellent pass rates.
- DMU alumni are very satisfied with the education they received.
Read more on the Program Outcomes page.