WVU Physical Therapy Program

09/04/2024

High blood pressure can pose serious health risks. Regularly monitor your numbers to stay ahead of potential threats.

For comprehensive resources and guidelines, visit the American Heart Association ⤵️
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure

08/25/2024

Our second and third-year DPT students teamed up with our physical therapy sports fellow, PT orthopedic resident, and faculty from physical therapy and exercise physiology to conduct FMS evaluations on weightlifters.

Building expertise through hands-on experiences in real-world settings ➡️ https://medicine.wvu.edu/pt/

08/20/2024

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2024 at the West Virginia University School of Medicine achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE).

08/19/2024

The Division of Physical Therapy at the WVU School of Medicine has been granted accreditation for its oncology residency by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education, making it one of only eight accredited oncologic physical therapy residency programs in the nation.

08/16/2024

08/15/2024

🔉Attention Prospective WVU DPT Students

Questions about our application process? Want to meet members of our admissions committee, take a tour of our facilities, or discuss the program with current students? Attend to learn more about the Mountaineer difference and get your questions answered.

More information ⤵️
https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-division-of-physical-therapy-to-host-open-houses

To register ⤵️
https://medicine.wvu.edu/pt/future-students/visit/

08/14/2024

The Division of Physical Therapy has been granted accreditation for its oncology residency, making it one of only eight accredited oncologic physical therapy residency programs in the nation. The program’s first resident, Victoria Pfab, graduated in July, and the program's second resident, Jacob Lehman, began his residency this month.

Read more about the residency:
https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-physical-therapy-program-receives-oncology-residency-accreditation-first-resi

08/09/2024

Congratulations to the WVU Physical Therapy Class of 2024 for achieving a 100% first-time board pass rate! With the national average at 88.9%, your success is even more impressive. We’re so proud of you!

08/09/2024

Congratulations to the WVU Physical Therapy Class of 2024 on a 100% first-time board pass rate! The national first-time pass rate is 88.9%. We are proud of your hard work and dedication!

07/25/2024

“Going on the study-abroad trip to Groningen was such a rewarding experience. Having the opportunity to study in another country with students from all over the world was amazing. The biggest takeaway for me was learning the differences and similarities of health care around the world,” said Phoebe Meehan, a student in the Exercise Physiology program.

Learn more about the study-aboard trip WVU recently completed.
https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=students-explorefuture-of-health-care-in-study-abroad-trip-tonetherlands

07/22/2024

07/19/2024

WVU Medicine Children’s has partnered with local organization to offer a new clinic for families with infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).

07/17/2024

👏 Emily Murphy and .pfab.trotta on completing your orthopedic PT and oncology residencies

Think specialist certification might be right for you? → https://www.apta.org/your-career/career-advancement/
specialist-certification

Prepare for the next step in your PT career at WVU → https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/pt/post-professional-residencies/

07/12/2024

Made it! First-years finished anatomy strong 👊

07/11/2024

Tee up with the WVU Student DPT Club on Sunday, September 22nd at Mountaineer Golf Course.🏌️‍♂️Golfers of all skill levels are invited. Register your team today or sign up as an individual ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSaxe1ZYyAL3uKwQp0mUhmVLU-t8VEy_VlkYi-KxX9I25XfQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

06/27/2024

Join us as we gather to celebrate the remarkable life of Dr. Sandy Burkart and support a cause that was close to his heart in a 5k.

06/20/2024

Exploring therapeutic modalities with enthusiasm and curiosity.

📸 PT 739: Superficial Heat Lab

06/18/2024

Intro to electrotherapy

📸 PT 739: Interventions 2

06/12/2024

Make every bite count! Whether dining in or taking out, enter code FUND4U at checkout to show your support 🥙

06/02/2024

New beginnings, sunny skies, and endless smiles.

📸 First Year / Second Year Kick-Off Picnic Part 2

06/02/2024

New beginnings, sunny skies, and endless smiles.

📸 First Year / Second Year Kick-Off Picnic Part 1

05/31/2024

Orientation complete for our newest Mountaineer DPT students.

Welcome home 💛💙

05/31/2024

When the first-years meet the second-years 🤝

05/31/2024

👋 Welcome WVU DPT Class of 2027

05/25/2024

The West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Division of Physical Therapy hosted a white coat ceremony for 32 students on May 4 at the Okey Patteson Auditorium in Morgantown.

05/17/2024

Embracing moments celebrating our recent graduates alongside their loved ones

📸 PT Graduation Awards Ceremony 2024

05/14/2024

📸 WVU PT Research Day 2024

05/11/2024

Congratulations to our 2024 Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates! We’re so proud of you 🎓

05/06/2024

In the past two years, the WVU Go Baby Go program has adapted 12 cars for children with disabilities in the tri-state area.

In an effort to provide more opportunities like this for other children in need, the program is participating in a crowdfunding effort to raise $3,000.

▪️ Read more ➡️ go.wvu.edu/4g8oe

▪️ Make a gift ➡️ go.wvu.edu/4g8od