Internationally recognized for academic excellence and accomplishments

Located in the heart of the Illinois Medical District, UIC’s Department of Physical Therapy gives you access to state-of-the-art educational, clinical and research facilities, with proximity to major medical centers in a large urban setting.

We pride ourselves on uniting education, clinical practice and translational research. All three are essential in optimizing health, function and quality of life for those we serve.

Stats and Facts

#15 ranked physical therapy program in the nation by U.S. News and World Report
 
100%
of graduates pass licensing exam
96%
pass on their first attempt
100% employment six months after graduation

Physical Therapy Degrees

Learn through innovative teaching methods and philosophies, including standardized patients, problem-based learning, team-based learning and situative perspective. Gain experience in the full continuum of care, from acute to rehabilitation to outpatient.

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Name Type Description Apply
Doctor of Physical Therapy On Campus Training tomorrow's leaders in physical therapy practice Apply
MS in Rehabilitation Sciences On Campus For scholars and researchers interested in movement dysfunction, functional limitations and the outcomes of rehabilitation on the human body Apply
Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy On Campus For licensed physical therapists looking to perfect their skills as orthopedic practitioners and educators with some of the world's best practitioners Apply
Fellowship in Manual Orthopedic Physical Therapy On Campus For licensed physical therapists to train in advanced manipulation and orthopedic manual physical therapy Apply
Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation and Technology Research On Campus Enhance your communication and scientific writing skills while preparing for graduate curriculum in rehabilitation Apply
Healthy Living Practitioner Certificate On Campus or Online For professionals committed to supporting long-term healthful behavior changes in individuals, groups, research, or other activities. Apply

What makes us great

  • Sangeetha Madhavan working with a volunteer in the Brain Plasticity Laborator

    Brain Plasticity Laboratory

    Sangeetha is testing non-invasive brain stimulation paradigms as candidate adjuvants to gait therapy to enhance walking capacity in stroke survivors

  • Shane Phillips

    Shane Phillips

    Studying obesity and the control of blood flow and cardiovascular responses to diet and exercise interventions

  • Integumentary Management Laboratory

    Integumentary Management Laboratory

    Seeking cure and preventative strategies for integumentary disorders, specifically chronic wounds such as pressure ulcers and diabetic ulcers

  • Gay Girolami

    Gay Girolami

    Investigating the impact of parent administered interventions for preterm infants in neonatal intensive care unit

  • Students holding supportive signs at the Komen 3-day walk

    Community engagement

    Participate in activities like the Komen 3-day walk, APTA's Special Olympics and the Chicago Marathon

  • Yi-Ting Tzen

    Yi-Ting Tzen

    Researching pressure ulcer prevention in people with disabilities, and mathematical modeling of skin blood flow response

Closeup of physical therapist's hands using stethoscope and tuning fork on patient's leg

Physical Therapy Faculty Practice

Our orthopedic outpatient physical therapy faculty practice offers expert consultations, evaluations and interventions without a referral. It’s also home to a unique residency program that provides experience in patient care to Doctor of Physical Therapy students throughout their studies. Undergraduates, residents, DPT students and faculty all learn and work together.

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International partnerships

We value international collaborative relationships, and have institutional and individual partnerships around the world. With these partners, we take part in:

  • Exchange of faculty members
  • Exchange of students
  • Joint research activities
  • Joint educational activities
  • Exchange of academic materials
  • Formal clinical education exchange

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