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Lemmond Theater
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy at Misericordia University
Misericordia University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree program provides an education that produces physical therapy practitioners who are critical thinkers, educated consumers of research, and advocates for life long learning.
As an entry level professional post-baccalaureate program, the physical therapy curriculum reflects a commitment to the complementary relationship between liberal arts and professional studies that enables graduates to adapt and deal with constantly evolving societal and professional needs.
Inside The Program
New OT/PT Facility - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
DPT Program Information & Highlights
Program Information & Highlights
Student Opportunities & Activities
Student Opportunities & Activities
Clinical Information
Clinical Information
Pro Bono PT Clinic
Pro Bono PT Clinic
Program Outcomes
Numbers You Need to Know
98.6%
Licensure Pass Rate (2024 & 2025)
92.4% First-Time Licensure Pass Rate (2024 & 2025)
100%
Graduates employed within 1 year of graduation (2024 & 2025)
95%
Graduation Rate (2024 & 2025)
Featured Physical Therapy News
![Misericordia University Physical Therapy Students Conduct Mobility Screenings for Local Residents]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760982350/misericordia/olbacrbynckwdvh0uzej/DSC_2784.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760982350/misericordia/olbacrbynckwdvh0uzej/DSC_2784.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760982350/misericordia/olbacrbynckwdvh0uzej/DSC_2784.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760982350/misericordia/olbacrbynckwdvh0uzej/DSC_2784.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760982350/misericordia/olbacrbynckwdvh0uzej/DSC_2784.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760982350/misericordia/olbacrbynckwdvh0uzej/DSC_2784.jpg","width":2200}])
On Friday, September 26, Misericordia University’s first-year Physical Therapy students conducted a Mobility Screening event under the direction of faculty members Laurie Brogan, P.T., D.P.T. and Alana Carusotto, P.T., D.P.T.
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