The University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC) is proud to offer an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency for licensed physical therapists. This residency will offer integrated learning experiences between UT Athletics, UTMC, and The University of Toledo’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. This program brings together the strengths of all institutions to offer high-quality learning opportunities and is designed to advance the clinical and scientific knowledge, clinical skills and teaching effectiveness of physical therapists with a specialized interest in care of the injured orthopedic population.

Our mission is to prepare residents in the advanced clinical practice of orthopedic physical therapy as a clinical specialist committed to improving the human condition through advanced clinical practice. Graduates demonstrate advanced knowledge in orthopedic concepts through the integration of evidence-based practice and advanced clinical skills. The program seeks to develop clinicians who will contribute to the physical therapy profession and to the health-care system through specialized practice, professionalism, lifelong learning, teaching and service.

Application and Interview

Applications will be accepted through RFPTCAS with interviews scheduled following.  Resident's start date will be annually in July. For more information on how to apply, see our residency admissions process. 

Didactic Experience

Didactic education will be guided by the online OCS prep course created in Medbridge with supplemental content from resident faculty instructors. Guided application will also be included with each of the mentoring faculty.  Throughout the curriculum, the resident will continue to develop learning in content areas via teaching and lab instruction within the UT DPT Program. There are 12 modules that cover all diagnostic categories to be completed during the 12-month residency.