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Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy at Bayfront

Vincent Ann, PT, DPT Assistant Clinical Professor

Matt Miller, PT, DPT, PhD Receives NIH Grant to Advance Research on Aging and Cognitive Impairment

We are excited to announce that Matt Miller, PT, DPT, PhD has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) $1.2 million grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).

Congratulations, Excellence in Interprofessional Teaching Award Recipients

We are thrilled to announce that Natalie Anzures, PT, DPT and Ivan Arriaga Martinez, PT, DPT, have been selected as recipients of the 2023-24 Excellence in Interprofessional Teaching Award, presented by the

Class of 2027 White Coat Ceremony

Join us to celebrate our newest UCSF/SFSU Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2027 at their White Coat Ceremony! This special occasion signifies their entrance into the physical therapy profession and transition into clinical studies.

PT Faculty Selected for Prestigious Academy of Medical Educators

Congratulations to Our Newly Certified Specialists

Congratulations to our outstanding clinicians on passing the board exams in physical therapy. Your dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence inspire and elevate our entire community Amber Fitzsimmons, PT, MS, DPTSc Professor, UCSF Chair, UCSF Department of Physical Therapy &...

Remote Monitoring and Wearables: Enhancing Quality of Life for MS, Postpartum and Post Prostatectomy Patients

In a recent interview, Assistant Professor Valerie Block, PT, DPTSc, shared her insights on the evolving landscape of remote treatment for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other conditions, highlighting the potential of wearable technologies.

Celebrating Alumni Excellence: Michael Go and Laura Keyser

Michael P. Go, PT, DPT and Laura Keyser, DPT, MPH were recognized at UCSF Alumni Weekend April 12-13. These alumni exemplify the spirit of UCSF, inspiring future generations to strive for excellence and make a difference in the world. Congratulations on their well-deserved recognition.

Climbing the Rankings in US News & World Report and NIH Funding

The UCSF/SFSU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has ascended four points in the US News & World Report rankings, now standing tied as the 21st best graduate program in the nation out of 245 programs. Furthermore, our department has soared from 26th in 2022 to 9th in 2023 as one of the...

New Director of Women’s Health Residency Program at Bayfront Clinic

My vision for the program is to grow and advance the specialty of Women’s and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy by preparing residents to provide culturally sensitive, empathic, innovative and evidence-based physical therapy services to our community,