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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,

New Instagram for DPT Program

We recently launched a new Instagram page dedicated to showcasing the dynamic world of our UCSF/SFSU Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Follow us @UCSFphysicaltherapyDPT to explore the journey of our students, faculty, and alumni as we embark on a mission to redefine physical therapy education...

Oncologic Physical Therapy Gains Momentum at UCSF Health

After a heart attack, patients will typically undergo cardiac rehab, often starting in the hospital and continuing post-discharge. However, this standard of care is not available for most patients with cancer. Assistant Clinical Professor Jordan LaBrec, PT, DPT, is spearheading efforts to change...

UCSF at CSM, the Largest Physical Therapy Conference in the Nation

More than 15,400 people gathered in Boston Feb. 15- 17, 2024 for the American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting, the largest physical therapy conference in the nation, and the learners, faculty, providers and alumni of UCSF and the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical...

UCSF/SFSU DPT Commencement Ceremony 2024

Event Details Date: Friday, June 14, 2024 Ceremony Begins: 5:30pm Click here to view the recording of the ceremony Speakers

Introducing Acute Care Residents: Setting the Tone

UCSF provides a comprehensive acute care curriculum including mentoring and teaching experiences to facilitate the advanced clinical development of physical therapists. This year, we welcomed two new acute care residents.