The educational component of one of the country’s oldest, most esteemed physical therapy programs, Duke’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program traces its beginnings to a program first offered by the School of Medicine in 1943.
Since its inception, our faculty has been dedicated to the well being and professional development of our students, providing excellence in prevention and care to the communities we serve, and fostering quality research in both clinical and basic sciences. Duke’s Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum is a 3-year, full-time integration of clinical and didactic education.
The Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is committed to enhancing the health, wellness, function, and participation in the social and civic lives of all individuals. As a community of scholars engaged in discovery, dissemination, and utilization of knowledge in the best care of patients, our mission is to educate the next generation of clinical and scientific leaders through active learning experiences that promote critical thinking, so that our graduates will be engaged professionals, experts in movement science, and grounded in the discovery of knowledge for best physical therapy practice.
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