Drexel University

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2011-12)

Admissions Coordinator
Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences
Drexel University
245 N. 15th Street, MS 502
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
Phone: 215-762-8852
Phone (alternate number):
Email: ptadmissions@drexel.edu
Website:www.drexel.edu/physicaltherapy/programs/dpt

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2012 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	December 1, 2011
Deadline Type	FIRM Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)
Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?	OTHER
Important Dates (if any): We review applications as they come in and invite those who qualify in for interviews. All application materials must be in by December 1, 2011 to be considered for an interview.

EARLY DECISION

Program participates in the PTCAS Early Decision. Applicants MUST apply and submit all materials to PTCAS by AUGUST 15.

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) DD-MM-YYYY
Link to supplemental forms or instructions
Program-specific questions on the PTCAS application
Have you ever been the subject of a disciplinary action or investigation including, but not limited to: suspension, dismissal, expulsion, or denial of readmission at any high school, post-high school educational institution, college or university? Or, do you have any of these disciplinary or judicial actions pending or unresolved against you at any high school, post-high school educational institution, college or university?
Have you ever been convicted* of a crime (including, without limitation, any crime involving violence, alcohol or drugs), felony, or misdemeanor or do you currently have any criminal charges pending or unresolved against you in any court? *Note: Conviction includes judgment, found guilty by a judge or jury, pleaded guilty or nolo contendere, received probation without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial, or ARD.
Describe any personal events or life circumstances that have impacted your academic performance in such a way that your record may not adequately reflect your potential for success in the program.
If you have worked closely with an undergraduate pre-health advisor, please list his/her name, title, college/university advisor works and contact information.
Have you spent time observing or working with an alumnus of the Drexel University Physical Therapy Program? If yes, please list the individual's name.
The Essential Functions Guidelines of the Drexel University Physical Therapy Program consist of the minimal physical, cognitive, and behavioral abilities required for the successful completion of the DPT program. Please review the Drexel Essential Functions guidelines at http://www.drexel.edu/physicalTherapy/programs/dpt/learnMore/functions/ to determine if you meet the required minimal abilities. Please indicate that you have thoroughly read the guidelines and can agree to them.

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://www.drexel.edu/physicalTherapy/programs/dpt/admissions/

#	COURSE SUBJECT	COURSE LEVEL	4-YR *	LAB **	SEM HRS	ACCEPTABLE COURSES	COURSE DESCRIPTION
1	Biology I	Introductory	NO	REQ	4	Biology: Cell Biology: Embryology Biology: GENERAL Biology: Genetics Biology: Histology Biology: Immunology Biology: Microbiology Biology: Molecular	General Biology I is preferred, but other checked courses may be taken as long as they include lab.
2	Biology II	Introductory	NO	REQ	4		General Biology II is preferred, but other checked courses may be taken as long as they include lab.
3	Biology	Upper Division	YES	Rec	3-4	A&P: Exercise Physiology Biology: Genetics Biology: Histology Biology: Immunology Biology: Microbiology Kinesiology: Exercise Physiology	Acceptable courses include: cell biology, pharmacology, comparative anatomy, histology, genetics, research in biology, and exercise physiology. We will accept other UD Biology courses on a case-by-case basis. Please email course description to Drexel DPT program for review. Courses must be 300-400 level.
4	Physiology	Introductory	NO	REQ	4	A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Human	Human Physiology or a combined 2-part A&P I&II with labs.
5	Chemistry I	Introductory	NO	REQ	4	Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic	General Chemistry I is preferred, but any Organic Chemistry course with lab is acceptable as well as well as Biochemistry with lab.
6	Chemistry II	Introductory	NO	REQ	4		General Chemistry II is preferred, but any Organic Chemistry course with lab is acceptable as well as well as Biochemistry with lab.
7	Physics I	Introductory	NO	REQ	4	Physics I Biomechanics	General Physics I and II (Algebra or Calculus based ok. Will accept a Biomechanics course with lab for one of the Physics courses.
8	Physics II	Introductory	NO	REQ	4	Physics II Biomechanics
9	Psychology (general)	Introductory	NO	NO	3	Psychology: Developmental Psychology: GENERAL Psychology: Growth & Dev. Psychology: Life Span Dev.	General Psychology preferred.
10	Psychology (specialized)	Introductory	NO	NO	3	Psychology: Abnormal Psychology: Death & Dying Psychology: Developmental Psychology: Human Behavior Psychology: Growth & Dev. Psychology: Life Span Dev. Psychology: Rehabilitation	All checked courses are acceptable for the 2nd Psychology prerequisite.
11	Statistics	Introductory	NO	NO	3	Biology: Biostatistics Math: Statistics Psychology: Statistics	One basic Statistics course required. We do not accept Statistics from a business department.

* YES=course must be completed in a 4-year college/university and NOT in a community college.
** REQ=required lab; Rec=recommended lab; NO=lab not required; N/A=not applicable

Additional information about program’s course requirements:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

For 2011-12 Cycle: Due to changes in the GRE, programs may require or prefer that you take the exam early and before the "GRE® revised General Test" is introduced on August 1. Early Decision candidates in PTCAS must take the GRE and request scores to be sent by no later than July 31.

GRE General Test = Testing on or before July 31, 2011
GRE REVISED General Test = Testing on or after August 1, 2011

Is the GRE required?	Required
Program’s GRE College Code for 2011-12 Cycle	7795 (new)
GRE Accepted by Program for 2011-12 Cycle	GRE® General Test preferred (take GRE by 7/31)
Last acceptable GRE test date – DD-MM-YYYY (if applicable)
Oldest GRE score considered – DD-MM-YYYY (if applicable)

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	1000 combined w/ Quantitative	475
Verbal Percentile
Quantitative	1000 combined w/ Verbal	637
Quantitative Percentile
Analytical Writing	4.0	4.2
Analytical Writing Percentile
Additional information about program’s GRE requirements	We strongly urge all applicants to complete the GRE exam before August 1st. Applicants who choose to wait until after August 1st will risk the chance that scores will not make it in time for the December 1st application deadline. Please go to the GRE site for more information on the change in the GRE exam.

References

Number of references required by program: 2 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: One letter from a Physical Therapist that you have volunteered or shadowed with and one letter from a professor of one of your science courses.

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	50
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours DD-MM-YYYY
PAID Experience	Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Accepted
INPATIENT Experience	Accepted
OUTPATIENT Experience	Accepted
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement	We like to see a variation in experience. We have a recommended at least 50 hours.

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	3.0	3.31
Program-specific Prerequisite	3.0	3.48
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)	Program uses both grades in science GPA calculation for any repeated courses.

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 Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens Other non-citizens (e.g., refugees)
Program requires non-native speakers to submit TOEFL scores?
Program policy for submission of non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework	Send foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS
Program policy for CANADIAN coursework
Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class DD-MM-YYYY	24-Sept-2012
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any)
Institution's religious affiliation (if any)

Profile of Most Recent Entering Class

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

Size of Most Recent Entering Class	52
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	68
Percent of IN-STATE applicants accepted	50%
Percent of WICHE applicants accepted (if applicable)
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) applicants accepted	50%
Percent of CANADIAN applicants accepted
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) applicants accepted
Additional information about the class profile

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program is designed to prepare competent physical therapy clinicians who understand the delivery of patient care within the changing health care environment. The curriculum values the physical therapist as a health care provider who gives particular attention to the anatomical, physiological and biopsychosocial aspects of the mind and body. Emphasis is placed on evidence based examination, evaluation and intervention plans in order to determine a diagnosis and prognosis to affect optimal outcomes throughout the continuum of care.

Consistent with Drexel’s reputation as a leader in technology, the college affords cutting edge technology via the Center for Interdisciplinary Clinical Simulation and Practice (http://www.drexel.edu/cnhp/about/CICSP ), which is utilized throughout the DPT curriculum. Students use technology for “bedside” point of care, Standardized Patient Labs (SPL) and Human Simulation Labs to practice clinical skills. Point of care technology (i‐Pod Touch) is infused throughout the curriculum and used in both academic courses and during clinical rotations. This allows students immediate access to information for clinical decision making. The SPL is designed to look like a typical physical therapy out‐patient setting where professional actors play the role of the “patient”. The SPL lab is equipped with state‐of the‐art video and audio equipment which allows students to be remotely monitored by faculty as they perform various examination and/or treatment interventions with the “patients”. Through this technology, students can view themselves for self critique as well as receive feedback from the actor and faculty.

The Human Simulation Lab, consists of two large labs, control and “prop” room, which can be transformed into an acute setting (ICU, OR, ED), medical surgical, or community environments (home, community centers, etc). These labs not only enhance clinical skills but also promote communication skills between physical therapists and patients, as well as with other health care providers. The use of advanced technology has become an invaluable resource for preparing students for real‐life patient interactions

Graduates of our program are able to function in a variety of heath care settings and are wellprepared to seek licensure by state board examination. In fact, the DPT program at Drexel University and its predecessor, Hahnemann University, have a 100% pass rate on the state board license examination, including first‐time pass rate of over 97%. In addition, the program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education(CAPTE).

(Page last updated 7/12/2011)