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Transforming the Future of Education: A 360-Degree View of the DPT Hybrid Program

July 26, 2023 | 12 min read

Get an in-depth look at the Doctor of Physical Therapy Hybrid Immersion Experience, told from faculty and students who attended.

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Pitt’s DPT Hybrid Program: Designed with a Mission of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

May 3, 2023 | 8 min read

Pitt DPT Hybrid Program Director Kim Nixon-Cave helms the DPT Hybrid program. Having faced her own DEI challenges in school and as a health care provider, Nixon-Cave was looking for innovative ways to influence the education of physical therapists.

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The DPT Hybrid Immersion Experience: Coming Together to Build a Community of Learning

March 22, 2023 | 6 min read

Pitt Doctor of Physical Therapy Hybrid students and faculty share their experiences from the 2023 DPT Hybrid Immersion.

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It All Connects at the DPT Hybrid Immersion Experience

March 9, 2023 | 7 min read

Pitt Doctor of Physical Therapy Hybrid students and faculty share their takeaways from the DPT hybrid immersion experience.

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Home is Where the Heart and DPT Hybrid Is

January 31, 2023 | 5 min read

When it comes to why students choose the Pitt Doctor of Physical Therapy hybrid program over the residential offering, many common themes emerge. Learn about the top reasons our students have made the decision to go hybrid.

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Take a closer look at our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Hybrid Immersion…

December 15, 2022 | 1 min read

An important component of the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Hybrid offering is the integration of immersive laboratory sessions within each of the first five terms of the program.   During the lab “immersions” students are required to travel to Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh campus twice per…

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A Successful Alumna’s Perspective on the Post-Professional Master of Science in Physical Therapy Program

August 9, 2022 | 3 min read

Surround yourself with world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities! Tara Hankin shares her journey and impactful opportunities in the Pitt PT program.

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Bringing Hands-On to Hybrid: The Same Program, Different Format

June 21, 2022 | 3 min read

Learn about the new, groundbreaking Doctor of Physical Therapy Hybrid Option.

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Tips for Submitting a Strong Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) On-Campus or Hybrid Option Application

May 23, 2022 | 4 min read

We often receive the question: “What are some tips for completing a strong application for the University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program?” With the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Services, or PTCAS, open now, we decided to share these key tips when preparing your application to our DPT program, now…