UW-Milwaukee DPT Program

UW-Milwaukee DPT Program A diverse and research-intensive DPT program located on beautiful Lake Michigan in the heart of MKE

Our vision is to be recognized as a national leader in physical therapy education, graduating physical therapists who strive for excellence as clinician-scholars and leaders practicing in diverse, collaborative and innovative settings to promote healthy communities. As the only public Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the greater Milwaukee area, we offer an urban, research-intensive experience

at a fraction of the cost of private schools. Our class size is one of the smallest in the state, guaranteeing you personalized attention from our award-winning faculty. You’ll be gaining experience in the community by your second week of class — much earlier than you find with other physical therapy programs. One hundred percent of our students are employed within six months of passing the licensing exam. UWM is a research-intensive university, and as such, you will have the opportunity to participate in leading-edge, faculty-mentored research as a part of the curriculum with additional opportunities for those interested. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program has partnered with the Zablocki Veterans Affairs Hospital to offer a post graduate orthopedic residency program allowing you the opportunities to develop specialized clinical skills with board-certified orthopedic master clinicians and to provide unique teaching experiences. Successful completion of the one-year residency allows you to sit for American Physical Therapy Association board specialist certification. Integrated within the curriculum is our student-led physical therapy clinic, Access PT, which has a community location at House of Peace and campus location in the Northwest Quad.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Last weekend was full of celebrations with Grand Rounds, the Pinning Ceremony, and...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Last weekend was full of celebrations with Grand Rounds, the Pinning Ceremony, and Commencement! We are so proud of you. 😊🫶 Now, go do great things! 😁🧠💪

Class of 2026 B students presented the research projects they’ve dedicated the past academic year to developing at the 2...
05/16/2026

Class of 2026 B students presented the research projects they’ve dedicated the past academic year to developing at the 2026 UWM Partners for Health Research Symposium. Proud to see our students contributing to evidence-based practice and advancing the future of physical therapy through research, collaboration, and innovation! 🏋️🧠🏃‍♀️

Our Class of 2027 students officially wrapped up the last class day of their first year yesterday! 🎉The day included a T...
05/15/2026

Our Class of 2027 students officially wrapped up the last class day of their first year yesterday! 🎉

The day included a Therapeutic Yoga session led by from our 2026A class 🧘‍♀️ along with presentations of the children’s books students created in Neuroanatomy about different neurological conditions 📚🧠

A huge thank you to David for leading such a great yoga session, and best of luck to all of our students as they head into finals next week! 🤗

Second-year PT students wrapped up the semester with an exciting interprofessional experience (IPE) alongside Speech-Lan...
05/08/2026

Second-year PT students wrapped up the semester with an exciting interprofessional experience (IPE) alongside Speech-Language Pathology and Nursing students! 🧠🦴💉 Students collaborated to evaluate a simulated patient recovering from a stroke, while developing teamwork and communication skills across healthcare professions. Using the Ziemer Clinical Simulation Center’s multi-camera system, students gained a unique perspective on patient care and clinical decision-making. A great collaborative learning experience for all involved! 🩺🏥✨

DPTSA’s spring trivia fundraiser this weekend was a great success! 🤗 Thanks to the sponsors and attendees, and the hard ...
04/29/2026

DPTSA’s spring trivia fundraiser this weekend was a great success! 🤗 Thanks to the sponsors and attendees, and the hard work of the volunteers, venue staff, and DPTSA board, we were able to raise thousands of dollars to help cover boards prep for our students and make a donation to the Marquette Challenge, contributing to the future of physical therapy research. What a fun night! 🥳⁉️🍕

Last week our 1st years got hands-on at a Mobility Symposium hosted by 🤗They explored and tested a wide range of assist...
04/22/2026

Last week our 1st years got hands-on at a Mobility Symposium hosted by 🤗

They explored and tested a wide range of assistive devices—from manual and powered wheelchairs to bath chairs, cushioning, and more—gaining real-world insight into mobility solutions 🦼🦽

Huge thank you to Numotion for organizing such an impactful experience, and to the vendors who shared their expertise: Ki Mobility, Quantum, Invacare, Target Mobility, Permobil, and Sunrise ✨

UWM DPT students and faculty were invited to join the Spring Into Motion event today! We inspired the next generation o...
04/19/2026

UWM DPT students and faculty were invited to join the Spring Into Motion event today! We inspired the next generation of health care professionals with challenges like “test your grip strength” and “which bone goes where?” What a fun day!!

04/15/2026
A message from DPTSA! 🕺 The spring trivia fundraiser is coming up on Friday, April 24th. Attendees must sign up by this ...
04/14/2026

A message from DPTSA! 🕺 The spring trivia fundraiser is coming up on Friday, April 24th. Attendees must sign up by this week Friday, April 17th! The official flyer with the QR code for sign up is pinned to our account and was emailed to students and faculty. Additional questions? Comment below, DM us, or reach out to a board member. See you on the 24th! 😊⁉️

04/10/2026

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