Upon completion of the program, the graduate is able to:
- Advance the science of physical therapy through the use of translational research to improve patient outcomes and health care systems.
- Serve as a practice leader in the design, direction, and evaluation of systems to advance evidence-based practice.
- Apply transformative leadership skills to influence health policy designed to advance the profession and improve outcomes through the advancement of cost effective, evidence-based care.
- Demonstrate competence in teaching through curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation, incorporating sound pedagogical and radiological principles.
- Demonstrate oral and written communication skills required to present and publish scholarly work.
- Collaborate intra and interprofessionally to address complex practice, system, and policy issues.