University at Buffalo, State University of New York

University at Buffalo, State University of New York, shared an update

PostedTuesday, April 19, 2022 at 1:59 PM

The University at Buffalo will be holding a second informational session on May 26 at 2:30 PM EST. You can register to attend via this link: https://ubgradconnect.buffalo.edu/register/?id=010c3840-d7ff-4499-825d-1718ce16c442 If you are unable to attend, and would be interested in the information provided, you can email Jaclyn Levesque, Admissions Coordinator at: jl388@buffalo.edu A link to the recording will be emailed to you after the event if you register for it. If there are specific questions that you would like brought up during the informational session (your question(-s) can help someone else!) please email them to Jaclyn Levesque at the email address shown above.

Students may enter the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at UB through two paths: a 3 + 3 (combined Exercise Science BS / DPT) or a 4 + 3 program (traditional DPT). Only UB students are eligible to enter through the 3 + 3 BS / DPT program. All other students must have earned a bachelor’s degree before entering the DPT program.

The DPT program has enjoyed continuous CAPTE accreditation for more than 60 years and has a longstanding history of excellence in clinical education. Our program is highly competitive with a class-size of only 42-44 students, smaller than many other programs in the country. We highly value practical experience. Students complete 52 weeks of clinical affiliations during their 3 years in the program, more than nearly any program in the nation. Our ultimate board exam pass rate and employment rate have been 100% for the past 3 years. Our graduation rate has been over 95% for the past 3 years.

Our small class sizes allow for individual attention. We believe students learn best in classes that facilitate the application of knowledge and skills to the clinical care of patients. Our clinical rotations begin the summer after the first year in the program. The curriculum then alternates between the classroom and five clinical affiliations so that the classroom informs clinical learning and the clinic informs classroom learning. The program ends with two 12-week clinical experiences where students have the opportunity to gain advanced training in a clinical area of interest. Students are able to choose from over 1000 clinical education sites across the country. DPT students gain additional educational experiences in the Behling Simulation Center and Clinical Competency Center where they engage in clinical practice with standardized patients. Students also participate in interprofessional education experiences with students from UB’s 12 health professions programs.

The faculty offer knowledge and skills from a wide range of physical therapy practice areas including: orthopedics, pediatrics, neurologic rehabilitation, acute care, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Nearly 100% of our core faculty are PhD trained and are physical therapists. Our faculty have board-certification in the areas of orthopedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary physical therapy. Our faculty are involved in collaborative research in the areas of neuro-rehabilitation, pain, respiratory physiology, vestibular rehabilitation, and interprofessional collaborative practice.

UB is a flagship institution in the State University of New York system, as the largest and most comprehensive campus in the 64-campus SUNY system. It is a member of the Association of American Universities. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. The student body is comprised of 21,600 undergraduate and 9,800 graduate and professional students, and there are 2,533 full-time faculty members.

DPT/PhD combined degree program within the Department of Rehabilitation Science. DPT/MPH combined degree program with Department of Community Health and Health Behavior. DPT/MBA combined degree program with School of Management is in development.

Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Applicants?

Yes

Total cumulative deposit

$150

Additional Information about Deposit

Deposit must be submitted as part of the official acceptance process.  Failure to pay deposit by the deadline will negatively affect applicant's admission status.

Deposit Refundable?

Due Date of First Required Deposit

04/01/2022

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