Upon entering the program, the Bellin College Registrar will provide each FiT access to their academic plan of study via Bellin College’s Student Information Software (SIS). The plan of study contains all required coursework as well as planned course dates. Additional links contain information related to Form 01 data submissions, practical examinations, and mentorship form submission. It is the responsibility of the FiT to review the plan of study document regularly and inform the Bellin College Registrar if problems arise or when/if updates/corrections need to be made. During each semester, FiTs will be required to review and approve their next future semester plan of study.
There are 2 main fellowship plans of study, or “tracks”. The first track is designed for individuals who have completed an Orthopaedic or Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program, Post professional (Transition) DPT in Musculoskeletal Management (DPT), or Manual Therapy Certification Program. The second track is designed for individuals who have not been through any of the above-mentioned programs. The first fellowship track will take a minimum of 24 months of active enrollment to complete, while the second track will typically take a minimum of 30 months to complete. Fellows-in-Training (FiTs) in both tracks often complete the program in approximately 36 months.
Teaching practicum, lab, and independent study coursework is integrated across the curriculum. See the Course Catalog at the end of this section for a list of courses as they are specifically broken out with credit allocations.
The two tracks are depicted below in Figures 1 and 2, respectively. Note that most Track 2 Fellows opt to spread the academic or didactic coursework over a 24-30-month period.
FiTs have up to 4 years (48 months) to complete the program. Exceptions to this period will be rare but may be granted for up to 60 months for extraordinary or special health or personal reasons or for remedial work but will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Fellowship Director.