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Physical Therapy

Daniel McGovern, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC

Photo of Daniel McGovern, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC
Instructor
Physical Therapy
Accomplishments: 
Daniel McGovern is Instructor in the Department of Physical Therapy of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH Institute of Health Professions. He graduated from the University of Connecticut with degrees in sports medicine and physical therapy. His clinical career had focused on...

Lesley Smith, PT, DPT, MS, GCS

Photo of Lesley Smith, PT, DPT, MS, GCS
Instructor
Physical Therapy
Accomplishments: 
Lesley Smith, PT, DPT, MS, GCS, is Instructor for the Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH Institute of Health Professionals. Prior to her faculty appointment, she held positions as a lab instructor and seminar leader for the neuro courses at the...

Hailey Laflin

Hailey Laflin
Program Coordinator
Physical Therapy
Accomplishments: 
Hailey Laflin is Program Coordinator for the Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, at MGH Institute of Health Professions.

Julie J. Keysor, PT, PhD

Photo of PT Department Chair Julie Keysor, PT, PhD
Professor
Physical Therapy
Accomplishments: 
Dr. Julie Keysor is Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, at MGH Institute of Health Professions. She has over 15 years of experience in academic clinical research and teaching, including directing the Center for Enhancing Activity and...

Reg B. Wilcox III, PT, DPT, MS, OCS

Reg B. Wilcox III
Associate Professor
Physical Therapy
Accomplishments: 
Reg B. Wilcox III, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, is Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, at MGH Institute of Health Professions. He is Executive Director of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Rehabilitation Services. Reg completed...

Shweta Gore, PhD, DPT, GCS, CLT

Shweta Gore
Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy

Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PhD, PT

Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PhD, PT
Director of the Brain Recovery Lab; Professor
Physical Therapy
Research: Brain Recovery Lab
Accomplishments: 
Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PhD, PT, is Professor and Director of the Brain Recovery Lab , in the Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the MGH Institute. Her lab's focus is to understand the pathophysiology of motor impairment and develop novel...

Cross-Curricular Threads

Integrated cross-curricular threads are embedded within each course to promote development of your ability to model the clinical decision-making and critical thinking processes of skilled physical therapists. These threads are clinical decision making, evidence-based practice, human movement system, interprofessional collaborative practice, and professionalism.  The graphic below explains the role these threads play.

Graphic of Curricular Threads of the DPT Curriculum

Sheila Regan

Sheila Regan
Program Manager
Physical Therapy
Accomplishments: 
Sheila Regan is Program Manager for the Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, at MGH Institute of Health Professions.

Clinical Residency in Ortho PT Program Costs and Compensation

Costs

$7,275 which includes:

  • $6,490 Residency Fee, due at start of program
  • Residency Program Fee: $150 per semester, due each of 3 semesters
  • APTA Home Study Courses: $410 (Orthopaedic Section member price), due at start of program

Compensation

The Residency wage & benefit packet is equivalent to a 50%-75% employee.