Our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program educates students who wish to enter the field of physical therapy.
The Columbia University Programs in Physical Therapy offer a dynamic, diverse environment, with opportunities for entry-level and post-professional study, research, and practice at our Columbia University Irving Medical Center campus in New York City.
03/09/2026
In case you missed it, our 2025 Annual Report is live!
Here’s a preview of the first few pages highlighting a year of stories, achievements, and progress from the Columbia University Programs in Physical Therapy.
Link: https://issuu.com/columbiauniversityprogramsinpt/docs/columbia_university_programs_in_physical_therapy_-
02/13/2026
Our alumni event is TODAY!!!!!
The Fifth
5:30 - 7:30 PM
1650 S Harbor Blvd,
02/12/2026
See you at CSM 2026!
Our faculty, students, and alumni will be presenting research and education sessions in Anaheim!
11/24/2025
As we reflect this season, we’re thankful for our PT community and the positive impact you make every day.
11/20/2025
Join us on Today, November 20 for our Annual Research Colloquium
We are pleased to welcome Allison M. Brown, PT, PhD as our keynote speaker. Her presentation, "Cervical Spine Biomechanics in Sport: Implications for Concussion Risk and Prevention," highlighting key perspectives from her research in this area. For those joining remotely, the Zoom link is included below.
https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/j/91716422672?pwd=r9ck5arjM3i1bp5i5uEi8niOAvINok.1
The full digital program, including the schedule and presenter information, is available below.
https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/file/53130/download?token=CYcWG_T4
STEP-IN SMA is excited to be bringing the Foundations for SMA Physical Therapists back to the US. This is the first course since 2022 to be held in the US with the workshop component at Stanford University 23-25th January, 2026. Applications are OPEN!
Application: https://www.sac-cu.org/StepInSMA/NewAcct.aspx
More information: https://www.stepinsma.org/foundations
08/12/2025
The Programs in Physical Therapy is excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Cunningham as our new Director of Clinical Education. In addition to this role, she joins our faculty as an Assistant Professor. We're excited to have her expertise on board!
07/24/2025
Our Summer 2025 Newsletter is out! Check it out below!
Newsletter from the Columbia University Programs in Physical Therapy, Summer 2025
07/22/2025
Our very own Dr. Colleen Brough lends her expertise to this Runner's World article, breaking down what causes imbalances, how to spot them, and ways to prevent injury.
Check it out below:
https://www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a64865360/signs-of-muscle-imbalances/
07/09/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Wing Fu, recipient of the Provost’s Large Scale Teaching & Learning Award!
The project “AI-Assisted Coaching: Empowering Academic Success through the Master Adaptive Learner Model” integrates AI with personalized human coaching, to support DPT students and foster individualized dynamic, and self-directed learning and development.
05/27/2025
People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. Columbia researchers helped make the game-changing discovery that certain RA drugs reduce that risk—lowering the odds of a heart attack or stroke.
Research Means .
Learn more: https://columbiamed.link/3uEOdMj