Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University, shared an update

PostedTuesday, August 18, 2020 at 9:47 AM

UPDATE: Letters of Recommendation requirement for VCU for the 2020-2021 Cycle: VCU requires three letters of recommendation, with at least one from a physical therapist. However, we recognize that obtaining a reference from a physical therapist may be difficult for some due to the lack of opportunity for observational hours. We encourage you to obtain a reference from a physical therapist, their... Read More

UPDATE: Letters of Recommendation requirement for VCU for the 2020-2021 Cycle: VCU requires three letters of recommendation, with at least one from a physical therapist. However, we recognize that obtaining a reference from a physical therapist may be difficult for some due to the lack of opportunity for observational hours. We encourage you to obtain a reference from a physical therapist, their perspective is different from that of your academic references and is important to us. If you are unable to obtain a reference from a physical therapist, a reference from an individual who can speak to your professionalism, motivation, ability to collaborate, ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and other attributes that are beyond that observed by your academic faculty. Read Less
Virginia Commonwealth University, shared an update

PostedTuesday, August 18, 2020 at 9:45 AM

UPDATE: Observation hours requirement for VCU for the 2020-2021 Cycle: We recognize that obtaining the required observation hours may not be possible during the COVID-19 situation. We encourage you to obtain the observation hours and experiences in different settings, including tele-health, however, we will accept and fully consider applicants who are unable to meet the minimum hour requirement (45... Read More

UPDATE: Observation hours requirement for VCU for the 2020-2021 Cycle: We recognize that obtaining the required observation hours may not be possible during the COVID-19 situation. We encourage you to obtain the observation hours and experiences in different settings, including tele-health, however, we will accept and fully consider applicants who are unable to meet the minimum hour requirement (45 hours) or multiple setting requirement. We will accept tele-health as an observation experience. One of the reasons for this requirement is to encourage applicants to develop an understanding of the breadth of the physical therapy profession and their certainty that this is the right career choice. If you are unable to meet the observational hour requirement we encourage you to look for creative ways to learn about the variety of physical therapy practice. Read Less
Virginia Commonwealth University, shared an update

PostedMonday, March 23, 2020 at 9:17 AM

ETS is proud to introduce a solution for students who have been impacted by the coronavirus to take the GRE® General Test at home until test centers can reopen. GRE testing will begin on March 27. Testing will be conducted through the use of live remote proctoring serviced by ProctorU®. This high-touch, real-time human monitoring of test sessions limits the number of seats available. ETS is working... Read More

ETS is proud to introduce a solution for students who have been impacted by the coronavirus to take the GRE® General Test at home until test centers can reopen. GRE testing will begin on March 27. Testing will be conducted through the use of live remote proctoring serviced by ProctorU®. This high-touch, real-time human monitoring of test sessions limits the number of seats available. ETS is working diligently to provide this at home option in other affected areas. We will share additional details about the rollout plan as we are able and appreciate your patience as we work toward this goal. ETS is taking every precaution to ensure that the tests students will take from home meet our high standards for validity, reliability and security. See: https://www.ets.org/gre/important_update/china_institutions?WT.dcsvid=NDczOTczMjY0ODM5S0 for more information. Read Less
Virginia Commonwealth University, shared an update

PostedWednesday, February 26, 2020 at 10:37 AM

Prospective Student Information Sessions: We host multiple Prospective Student Information Session dates throughout the semester. In this session, the DPT Program Director and the Chair of the Admissions Committee will discuss in detail our curriculum and admissions process. Please RSVP by clicking the link: https://forms.gle/YwryuU4RDSqK8oxXA and registering for the date that works best for you. Read More

Prospective Student Information Sessions: We host multiple Prospective Student Information Session dates throughout the semester. In this session, the DPT Program Director and the Chair of the Admissions Committee will discuss in detail our curriculum and admissions process. Please RSVP by clicking the link: https://forms.gle/YwryuU4RDSqK8oxXA and registering for the date that works best for you. Read Less
Virginia Commonwealth University, shared an update

PostedWednesday, February 26, 2020 at 10:36 AM

GRE Information: NEW FOR THE 2020 APPLICATION CYCLE! The VCU DPT program will use a separate GRE Code from the VCU Graduate School. Upon taking the GRE, students must put in the Code 4788 for their GRE scores to be transmitted correctly to PTCAS.

GRE Information: NEW FOR THE 2020 APPLICATION CYCLE! The VCU DPT program will use a separate GRE Code from the VCU Graduate School. Upon taking the GRE, students must put in the Code 4788 for their GRE scores to be transmitted correctly to PTCAS. Read Less

VCU College of Health Professions Video Tour

Posted9/22/2021 8:45:50 AM

https://vcu.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/CHP+General+Building+Tour+with+Hotspots...

Welcome to the new home of the VCU College of Health Professions located at 900 East Leigh Street in Richmond, Virginia. Let's head inside to discover what the college has to offer.

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REQUIRED FOR NON-VIRGINIA RESIDENTS: Out-of-State Essay Prompt

Posted4/1/2020 9:45:07 AM

For applicants who are non-Virginia residents, please answer the following essay question:
Why are you considering the DPT program at Virginia Commonwealth University? -- Elaborate specifically on your rationale as to why you are seeking a physical therapy education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

This essay answer must be submitted for your application to be complete if you are a non-Virginia resident.

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REQUIRED FOR VIRGINIA RESIDENTS: VCU Instate Tuition Form

Posted4/1/2020 9:39:51 AM

This VCU instate tuition form must be submitted by applicants that are residents of Virginia for their application to be complete.

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Virginia Commonwealth University offers one of the premier Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs in the country. Located in the heart of Richmond's VCU Medical Center, the program provides students with easy access to state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities. The VCU Department of Physical Therapy was established in 1931 and was the first accredited physical therapy program in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the first programs in the country.

The Department of Physical Therapy includes 12 full-time faculty members, more than 20 adjunct faculty members and three staff members. Our full-time faculty members are actively involved in teaching, clinical practice and research across a wide spectrum of clinically relevant topics. Visit the VCU Department of Physical Therapy website (https://pt.chp.vcu.edu/our-team/) to learn more about each full-time faculty member's area of expertise and research.

VCU's DPT Program prepares students for entry into the profession by teaching them to evaluate and manage patients with physical therapy problems effectively and in accordance with ethical principles. The department maintains clinical internship contracts with more than 210 facilities across the United States. DPT students at VCU complete a total of 32 weeks in full-time clinical education experiences as well as over 80+ hours in part time observations. The program provides students with strategies to continually define and meet their own educational needs in order to keep skills and knowledge current throughout their professional careers.

Public service is an important element of VCU's Department of Physical Therapy mission. The department encourages and supports service by students and faculty as a means to help meet the needs of society, to provide students with alternative learning experiences, and to provide the students and faculty with information and guidance regarding the rapid changes in the healthcare environment.

Program conducts interviews as part of the admissions process?

Yes

Additional information about interviews

Selected applicants will be invited to participate.