University of Maryland - Baltimore

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

Joyce Johnson
Admissions Coordinator
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
100 Penn Street
Room 115 Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Phone: (410) 706-7721
Phone (alternate number):
Email: ptadmissions@som.umaryland.edu
Website: http://pt.umaryland.edu/

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Final PTCAS Application Deadline	Monday, December 01, 2008
Deadline Type	Soft Deadline*
Program has rolling admissions process?	Yes

Other deadlines (if any):

Early Decision: 10/1/2008 :

Additional Deadline Information: *Students are encouraged to complete the application and submit all required transcripts and documents well in advance of the deadline. This will provide us with sufficient time to review your materials and determine your eligibility for the required group interview.

Applications submitted after December 1, may be reviewed provided space remains available in the entering class.

Campus Visits: Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the department. An admissions Open House is held each semester. Join us as we discuss the application process, admissions requirements and the DPT curriculum. During the months of June and July, tours of the anatomy lab are available. To schedule a campus visit, please contact us at least two weeks prior to your intended visit.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

Must applicants earn a Bachelor's degree prior to enrolling into the PT program? YES

For more information about course prerequisites, visit the program Web site: http://pt.umaryland.edu/pros_dpt_admin.asp

Course prerequisite fields will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

Course Prerequisite Name or Subject Area	Req, Rec, Crq*	SEM hrs	QTR hrs	Lab Required (Y/N)	Additional Program Information
Biology	REQ	3	.	NA	One course from the field of biology, (excluding Botany).
Human Anatomy	REQ	4	.	NO	One course in Human Anatomy or the first course in the series of Anatomy and Physiology I&II. Anatomy content should include skeletal and muscular systems of the human body.
Physiology	REQ	4	.	YES	One course in Physiology or the second course in the series of Anatomy and Physiology I&II. Physiology content should cover various systems including: cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, etc…
Chemistry	REQ	8	.	YES	Content must include atomic and molecular structure.
Physics	REQ	8	.	YES	Content should include mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, optics, etc… May be non-calculus or calculus based.
Statistics	REQ	3	.	NO	Content must include mean, median, mode, standard deviation, t-tests, etc…
Psychology	REQ	3	.	NO	The recommended courses are Abnormal Psychology or Developmental Psychology
Human Behavior	REQ	3	.	NO	A course that includes knowledge of human behavior from an individual or societal perspective

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

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

GRE: Required
Last acceptable GRE test date( if applicable):
Oldest GRE score considered (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	.	500
Verbal Percentile	.	.
Quantitative	.	619
Quantitative Percentile	.	.
Analytical	.	.
Analytical Percentile	.	.
Writing	.	4.5
Writing Percentile	.	.

Additional information about program’s GRE requirements:

References

Total number of references required by program: 3 References

REFERENCE TYPE	Reference Type Is Required, Recommended, Accepted, Conditionally Required, NOT Accepted, or Other
Teaching Assistant	Accepted
Supervisor	Accepted
PTA	Not Accepted
Professor (Science)	Accepted
Professor (Math)	Accepted
Professor (Liberal Arts)	Accepted
Pre-Health Advisor	Accepted
Politician	N/A
Physical Therapist (1)	Accepted
Physical Therapist (2)	Accepted
Health Care Provider	N/A
Friend	Not Accepted
Family Member	Not Accepted
Faculty Advisor	Accepted
Employer	Accepted
Co-Worker	Not Accepted
Clergy	N/A
OTHER	N/A

Additional information about program’s reference requirements: The academic recommendation must come from someone who has personally served as your classroom instructor, has observed you in the academic environment and can address your scholastic preparation and aptitude. Ideally this person has observed your ability to absorb, comprehend, and integrate information presented in an academic forum. They have evaluated your writing skills, they have also monitored your contribution to class discussions, and have witnessed your growth as a student over time.

PT Observation Hours

Enter your PT observation hours on your PTCAS application. Login to the PTCAS application and print each customized PT Observation Hours form, if the program requires a physical therapist to verify your hours with a signature. Mail the signed form directly to the PT program, if required. Do not mail to PTCAS.

PT HOURS	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Description of Program’s PT Hours Requirement	PT hours are required - a licensed PT must verify hours with signed form
Total Number of Hours REQUIRED	100
Total Number of Hours RECOMMENDED	.
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours	1-Apr-09
PAID Experience	Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Accepted
INPATIENT Experience	Accepted
OUTPATIENT Experience	Accepted
Number of hours in each PT specialty (if specified)	.
Number of hours in each PT setting (if specified)	.

Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement:

GPA Requirement

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

Name of GPA	Minimum GPA	Average GPA for Accepted Students
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative	3.00	3.63
Program-specific Prerequisite	3.00	3.60
Other GPA 1:	.	.
Other GPA 2:	.	.

Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any): When evaluating a student’s academic profile the admissions committee will review the applicant’s cumulative grade point average, as well as the pattern and history of all grades earned throughout the undergraduate curriculum.

PTCAS Essay Instructions

PROGRAM’S ESSAY REQUIREMENTS: Please evaluate your personal academic achievement. Discuss the pattern and history of grades earned throughout your undergraduate career and provide a personal assessment of your study habits and academic work ethic.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

ITEM	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Supplemental application required?	YES - For all complete PTCAS applicants
Supplemental deadline(s)	1-Dec-08
Link to supplemental application or instructions	To Be Determined
Supplemental FEE required?	YES
If yes, supplemental fee amount	$
Briefly describe requirements for supplemental materials (if applicable)	.

Criminal Background Check

Are accepted applicants required to complete a criminal background check? Not sure at this time
Description of criminal background check process (if applicable):

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.

POLICY	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
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
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:	Same as instructions for foreign transcripts above.

Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework:

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered:	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class:	Jun-09
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any):	.

PROFILE OF MOST RECENT ENTERING CLASS

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

PROFILE INFORMATION	PROGRAM DATA
Size of Most Recent Entering Class	58
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	55
Percent of IN-STATE applicants accepted	.
Percent of WICHE applicants accepted (if applicable):	.
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) applicants accepted	.
Percent of CANADIAN applicants accepted	.
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) applicants accepted	.

Additional information about the class profile:

Institution's religious affiliation (if any):

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum is designed to prepare physical therapy students to function as independent entry-level practioners upon graduation.

The objectives of the Entry-Level DPT program are to graduate generalists who are skillfully able to:

Function as entry-level independent point-of-entry providers of physical habilitation and rehabilitation services.
Effectively examine, evaluate, diagnose, and provide appropriate interventions for patients with primary, secondary, and tertiary physical impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities across the lifespan.
Practice in a variety of clinical and non-traditional settings.
Provide guidance and interventions to promote wellness and prevention and enhance the physical performance of persons in the community.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing with patients/families, colleagues, other health care workers, and the general public.
Effectively manage physical therapy services, administration, marketing strategies, and fiscal responsibilities for their practice setting.
Initiate a plan of lifelong learning.
Participate as professional and civic leaders to advance the profession of physical therapy.
Use evidence as a basis for critical thinking, decision-making, and independent practice.