Doctor of Physical Therapy
Training Value-Centered Leaders
The »¨½·Ö±²¥ Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program prepares students for autonomous practice as an entry-level physical therapist.
In keeping with the spirit of our founders, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, USM is committed to helping students realize their God-given potential – inspiring them to strive for academic excellence in coursework and in practice.
Accredited by the , USM’s curriculum emphasizes dynamic, hands-on learning and applicable clinical reasoning skills consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and the American Physical Therapy Association's Standards of Practice.
Finish in 2.5 Years
8 Semesters
109 Credits
Clinical Partners Across the Country
Wide Selection of Locations and Settings
Application Deadline
Priority: Oct. 1
Final: March 15
Meeting the Needs of a Growing Population
The future looks bright for physical therapy as DPTs are in high demand – and will be for the next decade or more.- 34% Expected Job Growth in Physical Therapy Field
- Physical Therapy Ranked Among Top 15 Best Jobs by U.S. News
- 100% of Graduates Employed in Physical Therapy Within Six Months of Passing Licensure Examination
USM students fully understand the fundamentals of the profession while also being introduced to a broad spectrum of treatment techniques – comprehensively preparing graduates to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination.
Excellence in DPT Education
Experience the USM Difference
Our small class sizes and clinical experiences are just a few of the reasons students choose USM.Accreditation
The Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the »¨½·Ö±²¥ is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: . If needing to contact the Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program directly, please call 913-758-4398 or email DPT@stmary.edu.
Have Questions? Contact Us.
Jamie Dehan, PT, PhD, DPT, MS
Director, Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
dpt@stmary.edu
913-758-4398
Admissions Questions? Contact:
Rachel Estinvil
Health Care Admissions Recruiter
Rachel.Estinvil@stmary.edu
913-758-6328
Already ? You can pay your $35 application fee by clicking the link below
(Please note: Do not attempt to pay the fee unless you've already .)
Admitted and ready to deposit and save your seat in the next class?
Have Questions? Contact Us.
Jamie Dehan, PT, PhD, DPT, MS
Director, Stefani Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
dpt@stmary.edu
913-758-4398
Admissions Questions? Contact:
Rachel Estinvil
Health Care Admissions Recruiter
Rachel.Estinvil@stmary.edu
913-758-6328
Already ? You can pay your $35 application fee by clicking the link below
(Please note: Do not attempt to pay the fee unless you've already .)
Admitted and ready to deposit and save your seat in the next class?