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UCSF/SFSU DPT Commencement Ceremony 2023

DPT Class of 2023 Event Details: Date: Friday June 16, 2023 Location:  Robertson Auditorium, Mission Bay Conference Center 1675 Owens St, San Francisco, CA  Time: Doors Open: 5:00pm Ceremony Begins: 5:30pm

Year in Review 2022: Pathways to the Future

Learn about the various pathways the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science has developed, launched or enhanced to build the physical therapist clinicians, educators, scientists and advocates whose work improves the human experience by optimizing movement and fostering h

Student Profile: Cesar Toral

Q&A: DPT Student Cesar Toral

Community Clinic Provides Free Services for Underserved Populations

DPTRS Wins JEDI Scholarship

The Alumni Association of UCSF (AAUCSF) has launched a scholarship for UCSF students across the health sciences: the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Scholarship. The award is given to a UCSF student in their final year who has demonstrated promise addressing health care disparities.

Physical Therapist Students Build Community Partnerships

DPT students leading the Movin’ and Groovin’ exercise class at the SF Medical Respite Center Students in the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy are engaged with three community partnerships serving marginalized populations in San Francisco.

Should We Redefine Asian American and Pacific Islander?

The inauguration of Asian American and Pacific Island Heritage Month in the United States ensued from a conversation that Frank Horton, a representative from New York, had with a Capitol Hill staffer, Jeannie Jew, who brought the idea to him over 15 years before it was authorized by former...

Let's Develop a New Generation of Black Physical Therapy Leaders

As Black History Month comes to a close, we want to take time to recognize and celebrate the central role Black physical therapists have had in our profession. The contributions of Black physical therapists to the advancement of the profession and rehabilitation services cannot be taken for granted.

Year in Review 2021: Collaborating On Complex Human Movement Issues

In 2021, the entire DPTRS team came together to help solve scientific complexities, to educate the next generation of holistic health care providers, and to provide ongoing exceptional patient care during the COVID pandemic.

Reflections on Ableism

During National Physical Therapy Month, physical therapists are highlighted and recognized as a critical health care provider. The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences  at UCSF recognizes the team effort in providing the highest quality of care to our patients and their...