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The Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences offers practicing physical therapists the opportunity to enhance their manual physical therapy skills through a focused curriculum with advanced clinical and didactic instruction that is intensive and extensive.
“At a time when many of my peers are feeling stale in their career, mine feels like it’s just begun! The program content is so rich; I can now see myself venturing into research, teaching, mentoring etc. This is where I want to be, this is what I had hoped for.” – Dr. Maria Ijomanta ’11, an Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) Fellow
Flexible: Pursue your Fellowship at any qualified site in the country, with the option to complete the program in 1-3 years and access almost all coursework and resources online.
Comprehensive: Participants can also earn academic credit toward the transitional DPT and EdD programs at the University of St Augustine.
Differentiated: Fellows-in-training participate in unique mentoring sessions and didactic work with distinguished faculty and experts.
Program Overview
Convenient Location: Any qualified clinic in the United States
Accesible Curriculum: All courses are completed online and or through seminars
Flexible Start Dates: Start in January, May, or September, when you're ready
Adjustable Clinic Hours: Start your clinical hours when it's convenient for you
Mission
The mission of the Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship program at the University of St. Augustine is to graduate physical therapists who have achieved advanced competency of skills in both clinical and didactic learning in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy.
Fellowship Program Outcomes
93% graduation rate*
100% of graduates have become AAOMPT Fellows *10-year graduation rate
“At a time when many of my peers are feeling stale in their career, mine feels like it’s just begun! The program content is so rich; I can now see myself venturing into research, teaching, mentoring etc. This is where I want to be, this is what I had hoped for.” – Dr. Maria Ijomanta ’11, an Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) Fellow