Article 2017

Integrated approaches to physical Therapy education: a new comprehensive model from the University of Illinois Chicago

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Arena, Ross A.
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Girolami, Gay L.
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Aruin, Alexander S.
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Keil, Aaron Paul
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Sainsbury, Jenna
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Phillips, Shane Aaron
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
Journal · Vol. 33 · Issue 5 · pp. 353-360
Abstract

Demand for physical therapists in the United States (U.S.) is currently robust and expected to grow further. There are currently 228 physical therapy programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), and 30 more are in development in the U.S.; 29,246 students are currently enrolled in these programs (2014–2015 data). A shortage of physical therapy faculty with an advanced doctoral degree (i.e., PhD, EdD, DSc) is a primary concern for these programs. Specialized residency and fellowship training in physical therapy continue to expand, preparing professionals to deliver advanced clinical care. The American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) reports that there are currently 179 accredited residency programs and 35 accredited fellowship programs in the U.S. A number of academic physical therapy programs also currently operate a clinical faculty practice. Currently, these aspects and trends in physical therapy education, advanced training, and clinical practice, for the most part, lack synergy and connectivity, in both planning and implementation amongst the various components. This professional theoretical article describes a novel model for academic physical therapy, with potential transformative implications for entry-level physical therapy education, advanced clinical training, and academic preparation. © 2017 Taylor & Francis.

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Academia fellowships residencies clinical research faculty practice

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human medical education Humans Vocational education curriculum student university Universities education health service clinical practice major clinical study theoretical model organization and management Program development educational model Models, Educational Internship, Nonmedical academic achievement clinical research Education, Professional Accreditation physiotherapist physiotherapy Physical Therapists Physical Therapy Specialty Fellowships and Scholarships physical therapy education Physical Therapy Modalities Chicago Illinois supply and distribution Health Services Needs and Demand Education, Graduate faculty practice
Author Affiliations
Department of Physical Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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