Duke University

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2009-10)

Anita Aiken
Admissions Coordinator
Duke University
Doctor of Physical Therapy Div.
Erwin Square Plaza
2200 W. Main Street Wing B, Suite B-230
Durham, North Carolina 27705
Phone: 919-668-5206
Phone (alternate number): 919-681-4380
Email: anita.aiken@duke.edu
Website: http://dpt.duhs.duke.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2010 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	Monday, November 02, 2009
Deadline Type	SOFT Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)	Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?	Yes
Important Dates (if any): Orientation for the 2010 Entering Class begins August 18, 2010.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

If supplemental materials are required, send items directly to the PT program.

Supplemental APPLICATION required?	NO
Supplemental MATERIALS required?	NO
If yes, list of items
Supplemental FEE required?	NO
If yes, amount	$
Supplemental deadline(s) YYYY-MM-DD
Link to supplemental forms or instructions

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

Must applicants earn a Bachelor's degree prior to enrolling into the PT program? Yes
Link to program’s prerequisite web page: http://dpt.duhs.duke.edu/modules/cfmdpt_admissions/index.php?id=6

Course Prerequisite Name or Subject Area	Req, Rec, Crq*	SEM hrs	QTR hrs	Lab Required (Y/N)	Additional clarifying information, if any
General or Specialized Biology	REQ	3	5	YES	Recommend an introductory or survey-level course and/or special topic courses, such as embryology, developmental biology, histology, immunology, microbiology, or neuroscience
Upper Level Biology	REQ	3	5	YES	Special topic courses, such as embryology, developmental biology, histology, immunology, microbiology, or neuroscience
Human or Vertebrate Physiology	REQ	3	5	YES	Must be successfully completed within 5 years of application; recommend that course topics include: Straited Muscle Cardiac Muscle Cardiovascular Regulation Respiration & Gas Exchange Hormonal Control Thermoregulation Acid-Base Homeostasis
Human or Vertebrate Anatomy	REQ	3	5	YES	Must be successfully completed within 5 years of application; recommend that course focus on the musculoskeletal system and its neural control, including: Muscle Origins Muscle Insertions Muscle Actions Innervation Patterns Courses based on human cadaver dissections or prosected human preparations are recommended
Chemistry I	REQ	3	5	YES	General Chemistry
Chemistry II	REQ	3	5	YES	Second semester of general chemistry or specialized chemistry. Specialized courses in organic chemistry or biochemistry are recommended
Physics I	REQ	3	5	YES	Semester of General Physics Course topics should include: Light Heat Electricity Mechanics Sound
Physics II	REQ	3	5	YES	Second Semester of General Physics Course topics should include: Light Heat Electricity Mechanics Sound
Statistics	REQ	3	5	NO	Recommended courses include: Biometry, Biostatistics, Quantitative Analysis, Research Methods and Design or Hypothesis Testing
Psychology I	REQ	3	5	NO	General Psychology: Recommend that course be taught by psychology department faculty
Psychology II	REQ	3	5	NO	Specialized Psychology: Recommend that course be taught by psychology department faculty; recommended courses include: Abnormal, Child, Developmental or Biological Psychology
Social Science and Humanities	REQ	9	15	NO	General and Specialized Courses: Recommended courses include: Ethics, Scientific and/or Technical Writing, Social Anthropology, Philosophy, Literature, History or Sociology

* “Req” = required course; “Rec” = recommended course; “Crq” = conditionally required course

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Is the GRE required?	Required
Program’s GRE College Code	# 5156
Last acceptable GRE test date – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)	2010-02-26
Oldest GRE score considered – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)	2004-12-01

GRE table below may contain blank fields if program data is not available or applicable.

GRE Section	Minimum GRE Score	Average GRE Score for Accepted Students
Verbal		500
Verbal Percentile		57%
Quantitative		650
Quantitative Percentile		60%
Analytical Writing		4.6
Analytical Writing Percentile		55%
Composite (verbal & quantitative)
Composite Percentile
Additional information about program’s GRE requirements

References

Number of references required by program: 3 References

EVALUATOR TYPE	Applicant must send one reference from this SPECIFIC type of evaluator	Applicant must send a reference from one or more evaluators in this category to fulfill program's requirements	Evaluator Type ACCEPTED	Evaluator Type NOT Accepted
Physical Therapist-1	X
Physical Therapist-2			X
Professor in Major			X
Professor		X
Academic			X
Supervisor/Employer				X
Teaching Assistant			X
PTA				X
Pre-PT Advisor			X
Politician/Elected Official				X
Health Care Professional				X
Friend				X
Family Member				X
Co-worker				X
Clergy				X
OTHER				X

Additional information about program’s reference requirements: Require 3 letters of recommendation: two from professors/instructors who have taught you at the undergraduate level and one from a physical therapist with whom you have worked.

PT Observation Hours

Enter your PT observation hours on your PTCAS application. Print the PT Observation Hours form from the PTCAS application or use online PT Hours signature process, if the program requires you to have your hours verified by a physical therapist. Send signed forms to PTCAS.

PT HOURS	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Description of Program’s PT Hours Requirement	PT hours are required - no verification by a physical therapist
Total Number of PT Hours REQUIRED
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED	100
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours YYYY-MM-DD	2010-02-01
PAID Experience	Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Accepted
INPATIENT Experience	Accepted
OUTPATIENT Experience	Accepted
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement	Experience in various PT clinical settings is recommended

GPA Requirement

GPAs will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

GPA	Minimum GPA	Average GPA for Accepted Students
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative		3.60
Program-specific Prerequisite
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)	Average GPA for Natural Science coursework 3.5

Program Essay Instructions

Some PTCAS programs require applicants to respond to a custom essay question in addition to the standard PTCAS essay question. The PTCAS application will automatically prompt you to respond to the custom essays for your designated programs. The custom essay question for this program is below.

You may submit any additional statements you wish to include. This is optional and intended to give each candidate opportunity for expression of additional information. Please limit this essay to 500 words.

FOREIGN APPLICANTS AND TRANSCRIPTS

The program’s foreign (international) transcript policies do NOT apply to study abroad coursework that is itemized on a U.S. college or university transcript. Study abroad is processed in the same way as U.S. coursework.

Program’s citizenship requirements (individuals listed may be eligible for admission)	U.S. citizens U.S. permanent residents Canadian citizens Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa
Program requires non-native speakers to submit TOEFL scores?	Yes
Program policy for submission of non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework	Send foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS
Program policy for CANADIAN coursework	Send foreign evaluation for Canadian coursework to PTCAS and send original Canadian transcript directly to program.
Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework	English translation required for original foreign transcripts. Translation of grades required for original foreign transcripts.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class YYYY-MM-DD	2010-08-23
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any)
Institution's religious affiliation (if any)	Interdenominational

Profile of Most Recent Entering Class

Items will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

Size of Most Recent Entering Class	70
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	75
Percent of IN-STATE students in most recent entering class	10%
Percent of WICHE students in most recent entering class (if applicable)
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) students in most recent entering class	90%
Percent of CANADIAN students in most recent entering class
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) students in most recent entering class
Additional information about the class profile

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Duke University is celebrating a 65 year tradition of excellence in providing the very finest in physical therapist education. The educational component of one of the country’s oldest, most esteemed physical therapy programs, Duke’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program traces its beginnings to a nine-month post-baccalaureate certificate program first offered by the School of Medicine in 1943.

Since its inception, our faculty has been dedicated to the well being and professional development of our students, providing excellence in prevention and care to the communities we serve, and fostering quality research in both clinical and basic sciences. Duke’s Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum is a 3-year, full-time integration of clinical and didactic education. This integrated educational experience provides a comprehensive foundation in the science and art of physical therapy, preparing graduates to serve as primary care, evidence-based practitioners.

Through excellence in education, clinical practice and research, our program has gained an international reputation and has consistently been ranked as one of the top physical therapist programs in the country.