UW-Milwaukee DPT Program

UW-Milwaukee DPT Program A diverse and research-intensive DPT program located on beautiful Lake Michigan in the heart of MKE

Our vision is to be recognized as a national leader in physical therapy education, graduating physical therapists who strive for excellence as clinician-scholars and leaders practicing in diverse, collaborative and innovative settings to promote healthy communities. As the only public Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the greater Milwaukee area, we offer an urban, research-intensive experience

at a fraction of the cost of private schools. Our class size is one of the smallest in the state, guaranteeing you personalized attention from our award-winning faculty. You’ll be gaining experience in the community by your second week of class — much earlier than you find with other physical therapy programs. One hundred percent of our students are employed within six months of passing the licensing exam. UWM is a research-intensive university, and as such, you will have the opportunity to participate in leading-edge, faculty-mentored research as a part of the curriculum with additional opportunities for those interested. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program has partnered with the Zablocki Veterans Affairs Hospital to offer a post graduate orthopedic residency program allowing you the opportunities to develop specialized clinical skills with board-certified orthopedic master clinicians and to provide unique teaching experiences. Successful completion of the one-year residency allows you to sit for American Physical Therapy Association board specialist certification. Integrated within the curriculum is our student-led physical therapy clinic, Access PT, which has a community location at House of Peace and campus location in the Northwest Quad.

⛳️ TEE TIME! 🏌️‍♀️Join the UWM DPTSA for our Annual Golf Outing on Sunday, October 11th! 🎉Come out for an afternoon of g...
09/01/2026

⛳️ TEE TIME! 🏌️‍♀️

Join the UWM DPTSA for our Annual Golf Outing on Sunday, October 11th! 🎉

Come out for an afternoon of golf, contests, lawn games, a silent auction, raffles, dinner & prizes! Whether you’re hitting the course or just joining us for dinner, there’s something for everyone!

Any questions can be directed to [email protected]

We’ll see you on the green! 🏌️‍♂️⛳️

Our second years wrapped up their last didactic summer semester this week! 🎉 Between 2 exams, cumulative Upper Quarter p...
08/20/2026

Our second years wrapped up their last didactic summer semester this week! 🎉 Between 2 exams, cumulative Upper Quarter practicals, mock interviews, and research presentations, they’ve definitely been busy! 📚📝

On Friday, first and second year SPTs had fun at the Brewer game! ⚾️
08/10/2026

On Friday, first and second year SPTs had fun at the Brewer game! ⚾️

07/13/2026

Last week the first year DPT students had an inflatable ball competition to have some fun and relief some stress!! 😀 ☀️

This week our second year PT students participated in an Integumentary lab where they practiced wound care! The students...
06/16/2026

This week our second year PT students participated in an Integumentary lab where they practiced wound care! The students practiced debridement, ABI testing, Doppler ultrasound, KT taping, and monofilament testing! 🔪 🍊 🩹

This spring, our now 3rd-year students volunteered with a variety of community and adaptive programs as part of the Heal...
06/11/2026

This spring, our now 3rd-year students volunteered with a variety of community and adaptive programs as part of the Health Promotion & Wellness course. Through experiences in adaptive strength training, dance, rock climbing, functional fitness, boxing, and food pantry initiatives, students gained hands-on experience promoting nutrition, fitness, and overall wellness.💪🍎
A big thank you to Balance Inc Rock Steady Boxing adventurerockadaptive and Kinship Community Food Center for providing these meaningful opportunities to learn, serve, and make an impact in the community!

Last week, our Class of 2028 officially began their first year in the program! We are so excited to welcome them to camp...
06/07/2026

Last week, our Class of 2028 officially began their first year in the program! We are so excited to welcome them to campus 🥳 🎉

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Last weekend was full of celebrations with Grand Rounds, the Pinning Ceremony, and...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Last weekend was full of celebrations with Grand Rounds, the Pinning Ceremony, and Commencement! We are so proud of you. 😊🫶 Now, go do great things! 😁🧠💪

Class of 2026 B students presented the research projects they’ve dedicated the past academic year to developing at the 2...
05/16/2026

Class of 2026 B students presented the research projects they’ve dedicated the past academic year to developing at the 2026 UWM Partners for Health Research Symposium. Proud to see our students contributing to evidence-based practice and advancing the future of physical therapy through research, collaboration, and innovation! 🏋️🧠🏃‍♀️

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3046 N. Downer Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
53211

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+14142293360

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