Excellence in Education
The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences offers a unique learning environment in a leading medical education center. The department consists of faculty members who are dedicated clinical educators and scientists who embrace the department's mission to advance the health of humankind. Through our faculty members' clinical teaching skills and commitment to advancing new knowledge in physical therapy, our students are artfully mentored to meet the challenges facing health care today.
The University of Iowa Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is ranked #2 among public institutions by U.S. News & World Report.
Our students enjoy a 100% first time pass rate of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy's national licensure exam.
The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences has an outstanding history of success at the University of Iowa.