About the Department
The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy is to improve physical therapy services to the state of Arkansas and beyond by educating students who will practice patient-centered physical therapy while embracing individuals from a variety of backgrounds while upholding ethical integrity, professionalism and collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. The department fosters lifelong learning through a systems-based curriculum with an emphasis on critical thinking and competency-based education with clinical application of knowledge and evidence-based practice.
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is system-based program that integrates both part-time and full-time clinical experiences throughout all three years. This is possible due to our on-site in-patient and out-patient clinical facilities, as well as our on-site interprofessional pro bono clinic. Together with our small class size and emphasis on active learning, this integration of clinical experience makes our program unique in the region.
Learn MoreDepartment of Physical Therapy News and Announcements
UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Ranked No. 1 in First-Time National Board Pass Rates
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is ranked first in the nation for First-Time National Board Pass Rates, as reported by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.
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Spotlight on the Department of Physical Therapy
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at UAMS recently completed securing funds for the second endowed scholarship dedicated to physical therapy students. The Dustin Dougan Physical Therapy Memorial Scholarship was highlighted in the latest UAMS Day of Giving. To honor the legacy of Dustin Dougan, whose rehabilitation journey embodied courage, generosity, and a commitment…
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UAMS/UA Go Baby Go Program Expands to Serve More Children
The Go Baby Go project in Northwest Arkansas recently completed its second year of operation, expanding its reach and refining its approach to providing modified electric ride-on cars to children with mobility challenges.
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UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 Achieves 100% First-Time Pass Rate on National Licensing Exam
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 has achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), marking the third consecutive year that the program has reached this milestone. The exam, taken at the end of July, serves as the national…
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Accreditation
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at UAMS is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100 Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: https://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program / institution directly, please call 479-713-8600 or email PTAdmissions@UAMS.edu.
Contact Information
Primary Contacts
General Information
Phone: 479-713-8600
Fax: 479-713-8606
General Inquiries: PTProgram@UAMS.edu
Admission Inquires: PTAdmissions@UAMS.edu
Angel Holland, PT, DPT, Ed.D.
Department Chair, Program Director, and Associate Professor
Mailing Address
Department of Physical Therapy
College of Health Professions
UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
1125 N. College Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72703-1908