Surveys from our current students show the following reasons to choose Emory’s DPT Program:
Faculty
- Expertise in all major areas of physical therapy
- Demonstrate passion for the profession
- Provide personalized attention to each student
- Demonstrate desire for student success
- Focus on teaching as well as research
- Accessible and approachable
- Great sense of humor
Students
- Diverse group from all areas of the country
- Active in school and out of school activities
Curriculum
- Well-organized
- Challenging
- Emphasis on clinical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Preparation for work in any area of physical therapy
- Mix of lecture, lab and group activities
- Provides significant hands-on experience
- Anatomy lab provides significant time learning with cadaver
- Mannequin-based simulation labs mimic real patient care settings in a safe environment
Research opportunities
- Participate in research project with a faculty member
Dual degree opportunities
- DPT/MBA
- DPT/MPH
- DPT/MA-Bioethics
- DPT/PhD
Residency opportunities
- Orthopedic Residency Program
- Neurologic Residency Program
Volunteerism and service learning opportunities
- Local, national and international opportunities to volunteer and utilize skills of the physical therapy profession.
Location on the main Emory campus
- Excellent facilities in the School of Medicine Building
- Recreation Center
- Libraries
Location in Atlanta, GA
- Mild weather in sunny southeast
- Metropolitan city with a variety of activities and resources
- International airport with connection to most major cities
Clinical sites and affiliations
- Variety of locations throughout Atlanta and across the country
Housing options convenient to campus
Alumni involvement
- Networking opportunities for future employment
Other
- Intramural sports
- Activities for fitness and sports for students and faculty
- One of the top programs for physical therapy in the country