The fellowship program is designed to advance the skills of physical therapy practitioners in application of evidence-based research and advanced Orthopaedic manual physical therapy techniques with a goal of improving the outcomes of patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The fellowship serves as the primary avenue for completing the DSc clinical core curriculum.
The DSc degree program expands on the knowledge, skills, and abilities obtained from completion of the clinical core with further emphasis on research, educational leadership, and advanced practice.
Students may choose to complete only the fellowship component or may choose to continue to complete the DSc degree.