- As a long-standing component of the UNM Health Sciences Center, the Physical Therapy Program is committed to offering an educational experience that provides the academic and clinical opportunities for individuals to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the ethical and professionally competent practice of physical therapy.
- Our program prepares students to function as autonomous professional practitioners and integral members of a health care team who are responsive to the health care needs of the individual and society at-large. The aim of the program is to foster an attitude of responsibility and conduct that is consistent with the ethical and legal standards within the profession. Inherent in this mission is the goal of educating leaders in physical therapy who are proficient in the areas of education, research, supervision, management, consultation, promotion of health, prevention of dysfunction and provision of care, in order to meet the needs of the citizens of New Mexico and the world.
- The UNM Physical Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), and our program has continually graduated excellent physical therapists since the first Physical Therapy Class of 1976. Currently our program consists of a three year curriculum of professional course work and clinical training which leads to a clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.