About Our Program

DPT Student and Alumni Spotlight

Vic Troha, '16

"The MSJ DPT Program allowed me to have confidence to branch off on my own. The support from the staff and having excellent clinical instructors gave me the confidence to take a risk after school. A lot of this is because I felt so prepared from the high standards of the course curriculum and the valuable experiences during my clinical rotations."

Jeremy Heinrich, '06

"I think my experiences at MSJ helped me be successful in my career by not only providing clinical skills and knowledge, but also a great sense of professionalism. I feel that I learned a lot of professional behaviors, communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills that helped me take on leadership roles in my career."

Raina Barnett, '14

"The DPT program gave me a well-rounded education. I feel that it provided many opportunities during clinical experiences due to the strong relationship within the community that MSJ has built. I feel that I got an excellent PT education."

Brendon Clark, '24

"From the time I sent my application, I have always felt noticed and that the program actually cared. After my interview, I realized that this personalized attention and dedication to student success is fostered by the faculty. I have always felt this dedication to the student at the Mount and feel that I am best set up for success in this program."

Bryan Westerlund, '23

"Throughout the interview process, it was evident that the MSJ PT faculty and staff were dedicated to the success of each of their students. As someone who enjoys learning in community with others and being around active role models, I knew that this would be a place where I could continue to develop personally and professionally. In addition, I was sparked by the program's commitment to service in line with the University's mission and values, guided by the Sisters of Charity."

Brenna Lonneman, '22

"I thoroughly enjoyed my four years at the Mount and knew that it was where I wanted to continue my academics for another three years to complete my DPT degree. During my undergrad years, my teachers knew me by my first name and truly cared about my success. I knew that I would experience the same thing had I gotten accepted into the DPT program at the Mount."

MSJ DPT at a Glance

107
Credit Hours

40 Weeks of
Clinical Education

8
Semesters

CAPTA
Accredited

What is unique about the Mount's DPT Program?

STUDENT-RUN PRO BONO CLINIC

Run by our own students, the offers free services to improve the lives of our westside community. Our primary goal is to serve community members whose insurance benefits lack sufficient coverage or those without the financial resources to cover copayments.

40 WEEKS OF FULL-TIME CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Students at the Mount have an initial 4 week clinical experience after Year 1 courses in either an inpatient or outpatient setting, followed by multiple, diverse direct patient experiences and simulations during the Year 2 clinical courses. Finally, after all didactic coursework is completed, students participate in 4 terminal clinical experiences for 36 weeks, leading to graduation in May of Year 3.

FREE ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS

With Access Physiotherapy over 70% of the required texts for the 3 year program are provided for free to students. Graduates will also have access for 6 months after graduation, perfect for studying for the NPTE.

NPTE PREPARATION COURSE AND PRACTICE EXAMS

The program organizes and pays for an NPTE preparation course and associated text for all third-year students in late November, early December of the final year. Additionally, codes for 2 free practice exams (PEAT) are provided to students at no additional cost.

SPACIOUS AND WELL-EQUIPPED CLASSROOMS AND LABORATORIES

The Mount has 3 large hybrid classrooms with tables, mats, and plinths for lecture/lab integration

Inpatient lab with hospital beds and wall unit treatment/monitoring equipment
State-of-the-art high-fidelity simulation laboratories and private patient rooms for standardized patient encounters to enhance off-campus clinical experience
Equipment that reflects modern practice such as:
- Motion analysis system (Dartfish®)
- Physiology assessment system (BIOPAC®)
- Bodyweight supported treadmill training (LiteGait®)
- Interactive rehabilitation and training tools (Wii®, MR Cube®)
- Safe patient handling equipment (Arjo®)
- Biodex Gait Trainer treadmill
- KINVENT force plates
- Blazepods
- Frensel Goggles

ADVANCED PRACTICE ELECTIVES

Third-year electives on advanced-practice topics such as animal rehabilitation, performing artists, running athletes, and manual therapy, as well as additional clinic opportunities (neurologic, falls and pro bono clinics).

A DEDICATION TO INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION

Faculty and staff are committed to student success and readily accessible for individual student needs. Mount faculty are educators first and foremost but they also are clinicians and leaders in the community. All faculty are members of and actively participate in various roles in the American Physical Therapy Association.

DEDICATION TO SERVING OTHERS

Throughout the curriculum, students are provided with course-related and extracurricular opportunities to practice their skills and serve those in the local community. We have an active student physical therapy association (SPTA) that plans social and service activities throughout the year.

Student Physical Therapy Association Link

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