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Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy 200 First Street SW Rochester MN 55905 United States
+1 507.284.2054
RSTPTProgram@mayo.edu https://college.mayo.edu/academics/health-sciences-education/physical-therapy-doctoral-program-minnesota/
1937 more than 3000
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Program Description
The Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Program in Rochester, MN, is a 33-month, entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program that prepares students for a career as a physical therapist. The program is committed to educating students to become knowledgeable and skillful physical therapists who embrace high ethical and professional standards.

Graduates from the program will be:

• Skilled in screening, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and prevention of disorders or conditions impairing movement, function and health.

• Capable of assuming responsibility for independent judgment in making sound decisions regarding patient management.

• Prepared to care for patients with varying conditions and in diverse health-care settings.

• Able to practice both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural society.

• Ready to assume the multifaceted roles of an active professional, including practitioner, educator, researcher, consultant, administrator, collaborator, advocate and lifelong learner.

• Qualified to promote the advancement of physical therapy through practice, education and research.

Physical Therapy Program faculty members encourage students to commit to ongoing self-evaluation in their professional and personal development. Students will be trained as both a physical therapy consumer and practitioner, able to contribute to the field of physical therapy. Students will become a service-oriented professional who practices within the ethical and legal scope of current physical therapy practice.

The Physical Therapy Program curriculum follows a traditional model that embraces evidence-based physical therapy practice. It includes a strong clinical education component to give students the necessary breadth and depth to achieve proficiency in professional skills.
General
Program offers a guaranteed freshman admission pathway?
No
Dual Degrees
Will the professional (entry-level) PT program offer a satellite or branch campus to applicants during the upcoming admissions cycle?
No
Admission Interviews
Program conducts interviews as part of the admissions process?
Yes
Additional information about interviews

We use behavioral interviews; additional information can be found here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/documents/preparing-for-a-behavioral-interview/doc-20150425

Deposits
Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Applicants?
Yes
Total cumulative deposit
$500
Additional Information about Deposit 
The application deposit for accepted applicants is applied to the first semester tuition and is non-refundable.
Deposit Refundable?
No
Deposits collected on a rolling basis after offer of admission made?
No
Due Date of First Required Deposit
01/15/2023
Cost
Total Cost of Education for In-State Students
$101156
Total Cost of Education for out of State Students
$101156
Incoming Class Profile
Anticipated Size of the Next Entering Class
28
Size of Most Recent Entering Class
28
% of students from IN-STATE
25%
% of students from OUT-OF-STATE
75%
Sex
% Male
28%
% Female 
72%
Race/Ethnicity
% Hispanic 
4%
% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0%
% Asian
14%
% African-American/Black (Non-Hispanic)
4%
% White (Not of Hispanic Origin) 
78%
Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Status
Program housed at a Minority-Serving Institution No
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Founded1937
Employeesmore than 3000
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