Our professional (entry-level) Doctor of Physical Therapy program is the top ranked program in New Jersey and 33rd out of the 245 accredited programs in the U.S. Our newly re-designed program is a full-time, on campus program that prepares students for physical therapy licensure in just two-and-a-half years. We are centrally located on the Rutgers Health-Newark Campus.
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Incoming DPT Student Featured on Today Show
Incoming DPT Student Featured on Today Show Joy Elasmar proudly represented Rutgers on the nationally televised show. Joy just received her bachelor’s degree in exercise science and psychology and enters our Physical Therapy Doctorate program in August. On the show, she demonstrated why she is going to make an outstanding physical therapist. Watch Joy [...]
Noted Researcher and Associate Dean Honored for Groundbreaking Work in Physical Therapy Field
Noted Researcher and Associate Dean Honored for Groundbreaking Work in Physical Therapy Field A recognized researcher, academician, and pioneer in the use of robotics and virtual reality to enhance motor recovery, Dr. Alma Merians was honored by the American Physical Therapy Association with a Catherine Worthington award.Merians is associate dean for Strategic Initiatives and [...]