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Page 1: Physical Therapy - University of the Pacific Therapy...Pacific’s physical therapy program prepares lifelong learners who are skilled, ... evidence based reasoning and creative skills

Physical Therapy

W H Y P A C I F I C ?

• Accelerated 25-month program

• Dissection-based anatomy with use of cadavers in subsequent courses

• Clinical internship opportunities throughout the U.S.

• Opportunities for exposure to patient care throughout program

• Enhanced experiential learning through structured service opportunities.

• Small class sizes conducted in state-of-the-art facilities

• Pacific’s educational experience focuses on student-centered, quality teaching

D O C T O R O F P H Y S I C A L T H E R A P Y

Pacific’s physical therapy program prepares lifelong learners who are skilled,

reflective, autonomous practitioners. The program is committed to educating

individuals who will be leaders within the profession advocating for optimal

health, wellness and performance for all members of society.

We accomplish this through a concise program of study emphasizing

evidence based reasoning and creative skills grounded in the basic and clinical

sciences. Pacific faculty are teacher scholars whose areas of expertise

encompass all major practice areas and who are committed to your success.

Our academic program is enhanced by a wide variety of innovative clinical

experiences and active involvement in professional societies.

Successful completion of an accredited program qualifies the graduate to take

the licensing examination. Admission to the program is highly competitive and

limited to 36 openings each year.

University of the Pacific, Office of Graduate Studies

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Admission Requirements .

CONTACT

INFORMATION

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL

THERAPY

Department Chair:

Dr. Sandra Reina-Guerra

[email protected]

Tel 209.946.2886

Fax 209.946.2367

Pacific.edu/DPT

OFFICE OF GRADUATE

STUDIES

Phone 209.946.3929

[email protected]

Meet Our Dedicated Faculty Faculty areas of expertise encompass all major practice areas.

Todd E. Davenport, DPT, MPH, OCS. Associate Professor

Treatment for spine and extremity pain and overuse syndromes.

Carl Fairburn, PT, DPT. Assistant Professor

Efficacy of pulmonary interventions and early mobilization in the ICU.

Jim Mansoor, PhD. Professor

High altitude physiology and pulmonary diseases. Kathryn (Casey) Nesbit PT, DSc, DPT, PCS. Director of Clinical Education

and Assistant Professor

Environmental influences on adolescent obesity and clinical reasoning. Preeti D. Oza PT, PhD. Assistant Professor

Motor control and rehabilitation.

Cathy Peterson, PT, EdD. Professor

International learning, student preparedness, and academic administration.

Tamara Phelan, PT, EdD, FAAOMPT. Professor

Measures of muscle performance and student learning outcomes.

Sandra Reina-Guerra, PT, DPT, PCS. Department Chair/Associate Professor

Rehabilitation of brachial plexus injuries.

Kylie Rowe PT, Assistant Clinical Professor

PT license portability and chronic pain.

Financial Aid Students may be eligible for three years of financial aid due to the Pacific DPT

Program’s unique configuration. Call 209.946.2421 for details.

Find Out More

The Department of Physical Therapy conducts monthly information sessions

for individuals interested in pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy. Call today

to schedule your visit. 209.946.2886

Bachelor’s degree in major of choice

Completion of prerequisite courses with grade C

or above. Pass/fail courses not acceptable. All

anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and physics

courses must include significant laboratory

experience. It is recommended that prerequisite

courses in biology, exercise physiology, anatomy

and physiology be taken within 10 years of

applying to the program

At least 50 hours of experience in physical

therapy practice settings, 25 of which must be

in an acute care hospital (not a skilled nursing

facility or transitional care unit).

GRE test scores less than 5 years old.

Successful personal interview.

Prerequisites • Two courses in biological sciences (not

botany) with or without lab: 6 semester

credits/9 quarter hours minimum

• Human Anatomy with Lab: 4 semester

units/5 quarter hours minimum.

• Human Physiology with Lab: 4 semester

units/5 quarter hours minimum.

• General Chemistry with lab: 8 semester

units/12 quarter hours minimum

• General Physics with lab: 8 semester

units/12 quarter hours minimum

• Abnormal Psychology: 3 semester units/4

quarter hours minimum

• Statistics: 3 semester units/4 quarter hours

minimum

• Exercise Physiology: 3 semester units/4

quarter hours minimum

• Medical Terminology: 1-3 semester units/

2-4 quarter hours minimum

Accreditation The Physical Therapy Program is

accredited by the Commission on

Accreditation in Physical Therapy

Education of the American Physical

Therapy Association.

Pac ific .edu/DP T APPLY TODAY: www.PTCAS.org ~OR~ go.Pacific.edu/GradApply

v. 1/15/2016

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http://www.pacific.edu/Academics/Schools-and-Colleges/Graduate-Studies/Graduate-Programs/Physical-Therapy.html

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