Mailing Address: 520 Wakara Way #302, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1290
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM Monday through Friday
Website: https://health.utah.edu/physical-therapy-athletic-training
Phone: 801-581-8681
Email: PhysicalTherapyprogram@utah.edu
Department Chair: Lee Dibble, PT, PhD
Graduate Director: Physical Therapy: Jennifer Hale; Rehabilitation Science: Micah Drummond; Athletic Training: Justin Rigby
Graduate Advisor: Physical Therapy: Elizabeth Southwell and Eric Belair; Athletic Training: Jess Leighton
Contact for Prospective Students: https://health.utah.edu/physical-therapy-athletic-training
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training is to develop socially responsible health care professionals and scientists who advance preventative and rehabilitation clinical practice and knowledge to meet changing societal needs of Utah and beyond. We will accomplish the mission through:
· Excellence and innovation for education, research, and service
· Respect and compassion for all individuals
· Fostering a sense belonging
· Collaboration and social responsibility
· Attention to life balance and wellness
Overview
Welcome to the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training. The department offers three different degree opportunities (MAT, DPT, and PhD) in a vibrant learning environment, active clinics, and is recognized for its high quality and nationally ranked research. The department benefits from its location within a nationally recognized Health Sciences Center and its association with a major athletic conference (BIG 12). Research focuses on recovery from injury, the study of movement dysfunction and movement enhancement, and improving the quality and value of health care delivery. The department is in the College of Health at the University of Utah, located in the foothills of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains.
Types of Degrees
Master of Athletic Training
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Philosophy
Graduate Programs
See our website at https://health.utah.edu/physical-therapy-athletic-training for specific details of each degree program within the department.
Additional Information
Scholarship/Fellowship Opportunities
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Financial Aid/Support Information
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Facilities, Centers, or Labs
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Professional/Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Department of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training are prepared to be highly competent and compassionate professionals, qualified to practice in a variety of settings and become effective members of the healthcare team. Proof of our success is a high graduation rate, high national licensure and certification exam pass rate, and high employment rate. For aspiring physical therapists, find more information here. For aspiring athletic trainers, find more information here. PhD program graduates are well prepared for careers in academia and industry.