Quinnipiac University Physical Therapy Department

Calling all Quinnipiac DPT alumni! 🐾

Please consider taking our quick 2026 QU DPT Alumni Survey! The survey includes questions about your current practice setting, areas of expertise, professional involvement, and experiences since graduation. Your feedback helps us continue to strengthen the QU DPT program and support future physical therapists.

📲 Scan the QR code or use this link https://loom.ly/8s7_Atk
⏱️ Takes just a few minutes to complete
📅 Survey open through June 19, 2026

Thank you for staying connected with the QU DPT community and for sharing your experiences with us

✨ Beyond the classroom and lab, professional growth is built through connection. Our D1 students participated in MSK II Twinning Day, fostering teamwork, peer support, and community while continuing their journey through foundational musculoskeletal education . Here's to learning, growing, and building lasting connections together! 💙🎓🦴📚

✨ A Program of Distinction ✨

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Quinnipiac University is grounded in foundational pillars that shape a dynamic and forward-thinking student experience. Our approach is Future-Focused, preparing students to meet the evolving demands of the profession through innovation, community advocacy, and a commitment to clinical and educational excellence.

The curriculum is Built for Excellence, emphasizing clinical reasoning, integrated clinical education, and evidence-based practice, while offering opportunities for scholarly engagement across clinical outcomes, teaching and learning, and community service.

Guided by a mission to improve the human experience through movement, our program is Purpose-Driven, developing compassionate clinicians who optimize health, function, and quality of life for the communities they serve.

🎉 We’re proud to share that the Quinnipiac University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program has been recognized among the Top 50 Physical Therapy Programs Nationwide and continues to hold its position as the top-ranked DPT program in Connecticut in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.

💙💛 This recognition reflects the continued dedication of our faculty, students, clinical partners, alumni, and staff who work every day to advance excellence in physical therapy education. This designation reflects peer assessment of our academic quality, along with recognition of our location, learning environment, affordability after financial aid, and strong job placement outcomes following graduation.

📚 We remain committed to providing an engaging, supportive, and evidence-based learning environment that prepares future physical therapists to lead with knowledge, compassion, and professionalism. Being named among the top programs in the country is an achievement we celebrate together and a reminder of the standard we continue to strive for on behalf of our students and the communities they will serve.

The Annual Graduate Physical Therapy Club Volleyball Tournament was another great success! 🏐☀️

This event provided a wonderful opportunity for students, faculty, and friends to connect outside the classroom, build community, and enjoy some friendly competition.

A special shoutout to our faculty team for their enthusiasm and participation throughout the tournament, and congratulations to this year's champions, Beta Blockers, for an exhilarating final match and a well-earned victory!
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event such a memorable day. We look forward to continuing this tradition next year!

👟 Taking research one step further!

Dr. Brianne Borgia and DPT student Ally Zaffina recently presented their research at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting. Their study, Cushion vs. Connection, explored how footwear cushioning and sensory feedback influence walking mechanics.

As a student in Quinnipiac's DPT program and student-athlete, Ally's work highlights the many opportunities for students to engage in research while balancing the demands of graduate school and collegiate athletics. We're proud to see the Department of Physical Therapy’s research making strides on the national stage!

QU PT is hiring!

The Department of Physical Therapy at Quinnipiac University invites applications for a full time clinical faculty position!

For more information about this position, follow this link - https://loom.ly/PReVDlM