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The Sports Physical Therapy Residency at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is a full-time, one-year program that begins in October and continues through September of the following year. The program accepts one resident per year at the current time.

About the Sports Physical Therapy Residency

 

Residents provide patient care averaging approximately 30 hours per week, including 3-4 hours per week co-treating with a faculty mentor. Ten to twelve hours per week are dedicated to receiving didactic instruction, non-patient care learning and observing in specialty clinics (Runners Clinic, Swimmers Clinic, Cyclists Clinic, Golfers Clinic, Throwers Clinic, Dancers Clinic, Performance Spectrum, Sports Concussion Clinic).

 

Additionally, residencies involve event coverage hours at games, practices, and in the training room. These hours are in addition to the above clinic time.

 

Residents are compensated as part of a stipend package. This is approximately 70 percent of a full FTE salary. In addition, residents receive a benefit package that includes health insurance.

 

Sports Physical Therapy Residency Curriculum

 

The curriculum is based on the Sports Physical Therapy Description of Specialty Practice. Residents will benefit from the wealth of clinical resources available at UW Hospital and Clinics, and will have the opportunity to work closely with an excellent staff of medical practitioners, participate in teaching clinics and observe surgery.

 

Outstanding library facilities in-house and on the University of Wisconsin campus allow for independent study. The program is currently developing and is not yet credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association's Department of Residency/Fellowship and Specialist Certification.