University of California, San Francisco/San Francisco State University

Program Information

Program Name University of California, San Francisco/San Francisco State University

General Description / Special Programs

Established

Country United States

State CA

City San Francisco

Address Line 1 UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy

Address Line 2 1500 Owens St., Suite 400

Address Line 3

Zip 94143

Fax

Phone1

Phone2

Email1 [email protected]

Email2

Email3

Website http://ptrehab.ucsf.edu/

Program Information UCSF/SFSU DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM One of the top ranked programs in the nation, the Entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is a 3-year joint program with University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and San Francisco State University (SFSU). The program runs for 36 continuous months beginning in June and includes 34 weeks of full-time clinical experiences. The DPT program is designed to prepare scholarly clinicians, educators, collaborative clinical researchers, administrative managers, and community leaders. UCSF's physical therapy program has maintained continuous accreditation status since the inception of its certificate program in 1942, and the program has been jointly offered with SFSU since 1989.

The program accepts 50 DPT students each year. Our students come from varied academic and cultural backgrounds and experiences. Students' baccalaureate majors range from business to anthropology, exercise science, psychology, English, kinesiology, and many more. The program also participates in numerous outreach events targeted to underrepresented populations in the physical therapy profession. Diversity in the student body strengthens the program and reflects on our constantly changing world.

For the most up-to-date information on our financial aid opportunities, tuition and fees, or other program details, please visit our website.

STUDENT LEARNING The curriculum is built on a strong theoretical foundation in basic, medical and applied sciences. Critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills are developed within an integrated program that prepares students to work collaboratively with patients across the lifespan to improve health and wellness, address disability challenges, and optimize function. Learning in the program encompasses team-based activities, self-directed learning, and inquiry-driven and case-based formats, ensuring that students are developing the lifelong learning skills required of physical therapy providers.

All students participate in a course sequence throughout the program that addresses concepts related to professionalism, such as: accountability, compassion and humility, professional excellence, social responsibility, and working relationships. Students participate in an interprofessional education curriculum that brings learners from medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, and physical therapy together at key points throughout the three years of the program.

The core faculty student ratio is one core faculty member to 12.75 students, which is an impressive ratio for physical therapy programs. Many of the core faculty members are active clinicians who provide care at a range of sites, including the UCSF Outpatient Faculty Practice, UCSF Health & Wellness Center, UCSF Medical Center, and SFSU Student Health Center. In addition, the program offers additional instructors who teach in their areas of expertise. More than 200 guest lecturers, lab assistants, practical exam proctors, teaching Program Description assistants, and standardized patients volunteer their time and expertise to the program. LOCATION AND FACILITIES Housed within the UCSF School of Medicine, we are the only program in the State of California to be located within a medical school. As a result, our faculty and students have access to state-of-the-art facilities at both the UCSF and SFSU campuses for physical therapy education. The program utilizes combined lecture and laboratory spaces that allow courses to easily switch between educational formats. Additionally, the program has access to a state-of-the-art Anatomy Learning Center, Simulation Centers, a Clinical Skills Center, hospital room set-ups, and classroom spaces that can accommodate lecture and small group discussions.

Our program is located in the heart of San Francisco, with easy access to world-renowned medical facilities, including the UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, UCSF Orthopaedic Institute, and the UCSF Outpatient Physical Therapy Faculty Practice. Each of these sites is used for clinical and academic instruction.

OUR GRADUATES Graduates excel in the National Licensing Examination and are considered top applicants for positions in physical therapy practice.

Average Graduation Rate for Classes of 2018 and 2019: 99% Average National Licensing Exam Pass Rate for Classes of 2018 and 2019: First Time Pass Rate 96% Ultimate Pass Rate 100% 12-Month Employment Rate for Class of 2018 and 2019: 92%

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITIES UCSF has more than 3,300 students enrolled in professional and degree programs, 1,500 clinical residents or fellows and 1,000 postdoctoral scholars. UCSF's Graduate Division has 19 PhD programs and 11 masters programs and includes the PhD program in Rehabilitation Science and the UCSF/SFSU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). The UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is also home to Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency and Acute Care Physical Therapy Residency programs.

SF State has more than 26,000 undergraduate students and over 3,000 post baccalaureate/ graduate students. SF State awards doctoral degrees for a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership, PhD in Education with a concentration in special education, jointly with UC Berkeley, and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) jointly with UCSF.

Program offers a guaranteed freshman No admission pathway?

Dual-degree DPT/PhD in Rehabilitation Science: The PhD in Rehabilitation Science program is a traditional PhD program that educates future programs offered in scientists who will lead research investigations in academia and industry. DPT 2nd year students may apply to the PhD program and, if conjunction with the accepted, can take courses or lab work toward the completion of the PhD during their DPT 3rd year. Upon completion of the DPT degree, PT degree the students join the PhD program full-time. Graduates are awarded both the DPT and PhD degrees.

Will the professional (entry-level) PT program offer a satellite or branch No campus to applicants during the upcoming admissions cycle?

Program conducts interviews as part of Yes the admissions process? Program Information

Applicants advancing to the next round in the admissions process are invited for a two-day interview weekend in January or February. This Additional information is an important part of the admissions process to enable a holistic review of the applicants' strengths and for applicants to become familiar about interviews with the joint UCSF/SFSU DPT program so that they can make the best decision for their career in Physical Therapy.

Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Yes Applicants?

Total cumulative $500 deposit

Additional Information Deposit will be applied towards fall registration fees. about Deposit

Deposit Refundable? No

Due Date of First 01/17/2022 Required Deposit

Anticipated Size of the 50 Next Entering Class

Size of Most Recent 50 Entering Class

% of IN-STATE 98% applicants accepted

% of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) U.S. 2% applicants accepted

% of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non- 0% Canadian) applicants accepted

% Male 26%

% Female 74%

% Hispanic 18%

% American 0% Indian/Alaskan Native

% Asian 40%

% African- American/Black (Non- 4% Hispanic)

% Hawaiian/Pacific 2% Islander

% White (Not of 34% Hispanic Origin)

% Two or More Races 16%

% Declining to State 2%

UCSF and SFSU share a mission to educate physical therapists who are representative of California's population. We value the various dimensions and history of each applicant that bring a unique life perspective and have the potential to contribute to the UCSF/SFSU Additional information learning community. Our 2021 incoming class is comprised of students who majored in Kinesiology/Pre-PT (34%), Exercise about the class profile Biology/Sports Science (12%), Biology (16%), Economics/Sociology/Psychology/Anthropology (8%), Integrated/Neuro Biology (4%), Physiological Science (4%), Liberal Arts (10%), and Biochemistry (4%). They range from ages 21 to 45 at time of application.

Admission Requirements

Supplemental FEE required? Yes

Supplemental fee amount $105

Supplemental APPLICATION Yes required?

Supplemental MATERIALS No required?

Deadline for Submission of 10/01/2021 Supplemental Materials Admission Requirements

Link to supplemental forms or https://gradapplication.ucsf.edu instructions

Is GRE Required? Required for selected applicants only (define)

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test is optional and we will not disqualify an application for missing GRE test Description of select scores. A baseline writing assessment may be required for applicants who progress to the interview stage. A GRE writing score of applicants 3.5 or higher may also be requested but not required. Applicants will be notified in this situation.

Program's PTCAS GRE code 7591

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test is now optional and we will not disqualify an application for missing GRE test scores. Applicants may opt in to include their GRE scores with their application. Strong GRE scores have the potential to bolster an applicant???s academic metrics, but lack of GRE scores will not count against an application. Should you submit GRE scores in PTCAS, scores must be no more than five years old. In general, we recommend applicants score at the 50th percentile on both the verbal and quantitative reasoning sections of the GRE exam. A score of 4.0 on the analytical writing section is also Additional information about suggested. If an applicant submits multiple GRE scores, the overall best score from each section is counted. Scores must be sent program's GRE requirements to GRE code #7591 U CA San Francisco Physical Therapy. DO NOT send scores to institution codes UCSF 4840 or SFSU 4684. **GRE scores sent to codes other than #7591 will not be viewed!** Applicants must take the GRE exam and request for scores to be submitted to code 7591 before the application deadline. Any scores sent after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed as a part of the application. Scores that have been submitted properly may be considered in conjunction with other criteria in assessing the applicant's potential for success in the program but are not required.

AVERAGE GRE Verbal 70 reasoning % score

AVERAGE GRE Quantitative 55 reasoning % score

MINIMUM GRE Analytical 3.5 writing scaled score

AVERAGE GRE Analytical 4.5 writing scaled score

Physical Therapist-1 Applicant must send one reference from this specific type of evaluator

Physical Therapist-2 Evaluator type accepted

Professor in Major Evaluator type accepted

Professor Evaluator type accepted

Academic Evaluator type accepted

Supervisor/Employer Evaluator type accepted

Teaching Assistant Evaluator type accepted

PTA Evaluator type accepted

Pre-PT Advisor Evaluator type accepted

Politician Evaluator type accepted

Health Care Professional Evaluator type accepted

Friend Evaluator type not accepted

Family Member Evaluator type not accepted

Co-worker Evaluator type not accepted

Clergy Evaluator type accepted

Other Evaluator type not accepted

Number of references required 3 by program

Letters of recommendation are required from three individuals who personally know you and your abilities well. At least one recommendation must be from a licensed physical therapist. Instructors of basic science coursework, health professionals, or employers are suggested for other letters of recommendation. Letters must be submitted through the PTCAS application by the program's application deadline. With our increased flexibility around the PT Observation Hours requirement due to the pandemic, we understand that applicants may have difficulty obtaining a meaningful letter from a licensed PT. We strongly encourage that you Additional information about include a recommendation letter from a licensed PT among your references. We will not disqualify an applicant who is unable to program's reference meet this requirement, but we encourage applicants who may be struggling with this requirement to consider alternative options for requirements connecting with a licensed PT to better understand the profession and provide that assessment. A licensed PT can still provide a letter of recommendation even if the therapist did not observe you in the clinical setting. References from various backgrounds, from an academic professor to a licensed PT, can offer unique perspectives that provide more insight into you as an applicant, a student, and a colleague. This diversity in perspectives is a key component of a holistic admissions process, as student success relies not only in academic performance, but also professionalism, collaboration, and other non-quantitative attributes. Admission Requirements

All applicants must be able to demonstrate understanding of the physical therapy profession, which can be demonstrated by completing a observation hours (paid or volunteer experience) in a variety of physical therapy settings. Since applicants may have difficulty obtaining or completing shadowing experiences as a result of COVID-19, we will still consider applications that do not meet the minimum number of observation hours (100). We recognize that many clinics currently may not provide observation hours, or it may be difficult to obtain a variety of observation experiences. If it is possible for you to complete observation hours, we Information about your PT encourage you to do so as we feel these hours are important for understanding the breadth and depth of the field, and to ensure requirements that you are selecting a profession that is the best fit for you. If you are unable to meet the minimum number of observation hours due to the pandemic, we still encourage you to find creative solutions for connecting with a licensed PT, whether the physical therapist Experiences must be under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, and must be completed and verified by the application deadline. Extensive clinical experience, while valuable, will not overcome a weak academic record. Clinical experiences are documented and verified in the PTCAS application.

Program's PT hours PT hours are required - a licensed PT must verify hours w/ signed form uploaded or online via PTCAS requirement

Total number of PT Hours 100 REQUIRED

Total number of PT Hours 100 RECOMMENDED

Paid Accepted/Considered

Volunteer Accepted/Considered

Inpatient Accepted/Considered

Outpatient Accepted/Considered

AVERAGE GPA Overall 3.61 Undergraduate Cumulative

AVERAGE GPA Program- 3.57 specific prerequisite

All grades including grades from repeated coursework are included in the GPA calculations. GPA is calculated by PTCAS. We Additional information about look at the following GPAs as a part of our admissions process: Overall Undergraduate, Last 60 Semester / 90 Quarter Units, program's GPA requirements Prerequisite GPAs, and Science GPA. We recommend a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Program considers Canadian Yes coursework?

CanadianTranscriptsDictionary Send WES foreign evaluation for Canadian courses to PTCAS

Program policy for non-U.S. (foreign/international) Send WES foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS (recommended) coursework

Are non-native English Speakers required to submit Yes TOEFL scores?

Citizenship types eligible for U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens, admission U.S. citizens Other non-citizens (e.g., refugees)

Additional information about Please review the International Applicants page of our website for more information: http://ptrehab.ucsf.edu/international-applicants program's policy on foreign coursework For Undocumented Student Support Services, see https://undocu.ucsf.edu/ (UCSF) and https://drc.sfsu.edu/ (SFSU) Course Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree required prior to Yes matriculation into PT program?

All required prerequisites listed below must be completed prior to enrollment. No prerequisite course may be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Applicants may have no more than two outstanding prerequisite courses left to complete at the time of application. If more than two prerequisite courses are outstanding at the time of application submission, the application will be considered incomplete. The Admissions Committee considers final grades when evaluating academic performance and determining an applicant's suitability for the program. If an applicant does not have the majority of his/her prerequisite course grades available at the time of application, it is difficult for the Admissions Committee to determine the applicant's potential for success in academics. Competitive applicants meet or exceed the stated minimum requirements. Please see http://ptrehab.ucsf.edu/prerequisite-coursework for more information. Program may accept or require other courses not shown. COVID-19 Update for Prerequisite Courses: For prerequisite courses taken in Spring 2020 through Spring 2021, we will waive the letter grade requirement. We will General accept courses that meet the unit and content requirements as listed on our Prerequisite Coursework page, but are graded on a Pass/No Pass or Information Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. If your institution offers these prerequisite courses for a letter grade, our program strongly encourages that you receive a letter grade for any prerequisite coursework. For prerequisite courses taken Spring 2020 through Spring 2022 that require a lab component we will also waive the requirement that labs are completed in-person. Our program strongly recommends that, when safe, these labs should be taken in-person. However, we understand the constraints of remote learning and the importance of social distancing during this time. We maintain that applicants should complete all prerequisite courses prior to the October 1 application deadline. Two prerequisites may be in progress or planned after the October 1 deadline, but they must be completed by enrollment in the program. The required prerequisite courses were selected for their ability to prepare students for the academic rigors of graduate study in the UCSF/SFSU PT Program. They are foundational to our DPT curriculum. A student???s performance in these courses contributes to the overall strength of an application.

Anatomy and/or Physiology (A&P) course prerequisites MUST be completed in Yes biology, neuroscience, anatomy, or integrated physiology department

Link to program's http://ptrehab.ucsf.edu/prerequisite-coursework prerequisite instructions

Abnormal Psychology

Contemporary theories of and approaches to psychological dysfunction and disabilities. Topics may include, but are not limited to, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, somatoform and dissociative disorders, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. Prerequisites: General Psychology. Please note that in PTCAS two psychology courses will be required. Applicants should list their General Psychology course and their Abnormal Psychology course.

Course Level General or College

Lab Required Not Required

SH: 3 Credits QS: 4

Psychology: Abnormal Acceptable Courses

Anatomy

Human anatomy with dissection or prosection laboratory. Topics include: the gross structure of the human body. Laboratory courses utilizing human cadaver specimens are recommended. Courses should include bones of axial and appendicular skeletons, major bony landmarks, major joints, skeletal muscles and general attachments, major nerves, and vascular system. Comparative Mammalian Anatomy or a combined Anatomy/Physiology course is acceptable only if Human Anatomy is not available. The combined Anatomy/Physiology course must be a full year of study.

Course Level General or College

Lab Required Required

SH: 3 Credits QS: 4

A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P) A&P: Comparative Acceptable Courses A&P: Human A&P: SEPARATE courses Biology / Biological Science

General microbiology with basic concepts of microbiology or one of the following upper division biology courses: Genetics, Cell Biology, Vertebrate Histology, Biochemistry, Cell Physiology, Histology, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, Pathogenic Bacteriology, Stem Cell Biology, Virology. Prerequisites: General or Introductory Biology. Please note that in PTCAS two biology courses will be required. Applicants should list their introductory biology course and their General Microbiology or upper division Biology course.

Course Level Upper Division

Lab Required Not Required

SH: 3 Credits QS: 4

Biology: Advanced Biology: Cell Biology: Genetics Acceptable Courses Biology: Histology Biology: Immunology Biology: Microbiology Biology: Molecular

Chemistry I

Lower division general chemistry with laboratory for chemistry majors, science majors or pre-medical students. In-person lab required. Online course are not accepted for the laboratory portion of this prerequisite. For classes on the quarter system, 3 quarters or 12-15 units is required for the full Chemistry series pre-requisite.

Course Level General or College

Lab Required Required

Credits SH: 4 or 5

Chemistry: Inorganic Acceptable Courses

Chemistry II

Course Level General or College

Lab Required Required

Credits SH: 4 or 5

Chemistry: Inorganic Acceptable Courses

Physics I

Lower division physics with laboratory for majors, science majors or pre-medical students. Prerequisites usually include trigonometry and/or calculus and may also include high school physics or a placement examination. Topics include: Newton's Laws of motion, kinematics, energetics, momentum, two-dimensional collisions, torque, rotational dynamics, electricity, magnetism, induced currents, and optics. In-person lab required. Online courses are NOT accepted for the lab portion of this prerequisite. There is no preference between algebra/trigonometry based physics and calculus based physics. Both types of courses are acceptable. For classes on the quarter system, 3 quarters or 12-15 units is required for the full Physics series pre-requisite.

Course Level General or College

Lab Required Required

Credits SH: 4

Acceptable Courses Physics I Physics II

Course Level General or College

Lab Required Required

Credits SH: 4

Acceptable Courses Physics II

Physiology

Human physiology with laboratory. Topics include: circulation, respiration, digestion, metabolism, immune system, urinary system, endocrine system, and nervous system. Laboratory activities may include: measures of blood pressure, heart rate, electrocardiograms, and measures of ventilation. A combined Anatomy/Physiology course is acceptable, and must be a full year of study.

Course Level General or College

Lab Required Required

SH: 4 Credits QS: 5

A&P: Animal A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P) A&P: Comparative Acceptable Courses A&P: Human A&P: Physiology A&P: SEPARATE courses

Statistics

Introductory statistics may be offered by a variety of departments including (but not limited to) Mathematics, Psychology, Education, Sociology, etc. This course should include descriptive statistics and an introduction to inferential statistics (e.g., correlations, Chi square, t test and ANOVA).

Course Level Introductory

Lab Required Not Applicable

SH: 3 Credits QS: 4

Biology: Biostatistics Mathematics: Statistics Acceptable Courses Psychology: Statistics

Deadlines

PT program start date 06/06/2022 for entering class

Multiple start No dates?

PTCAS application October 1, 2021 deadline

Deadline Firm Type

Program has rolling No admissions process? Deadlines

APPLY EARLY!

It can take up to 4-5 weeks for PTCAS to process and verify your application after it's been submitted, so although you may have submitted all application materials by the October 1st deadline, your application may still take weeks before it is verified.

It is your responsibility to ensure that your application gets verified by PTCAS no later than November 30th. The application will not be considered "received" by the Admissions Committee until it has been verified by PTCAS.

Applications verified after November 30th will not be considered by the Admissions Committee. Remember to check your PTCAS application status and contact PTCAS to resolve delays in application verification.

Admissions Timeline

July 5, 2021

PTCAS and UCSF Supplemental Applications open.

* Read the PTCAS instructions and UCSF/SFSU program requirements!

* Create a new PTCAS application account and a UCSF Supplemental Application account

* Check the box authorizing PTCAS to release your name and contact information prior to e-submitting your application

* Select UCSF/SFSU as one of your school designations

* Configure your email account to ensure messages from the following email addresses do not get filtered into your Spam/Junk Mail folders: 1. [email protected]

2. [email protected]

3. [email protected]

4. [email protected]

September 1, 2021

ALL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SENT TO PTCAS.

* Complete the "Institutions Attended" section first by listing every institution you attended

* Print the PTCAS Transcript Matching Form for each United States institution attended

* Arrange for your official transcripts to be sent to PTCAS with the request form enclosed

* Enter ALL of your US college courses using personal copies of your transcripts. Do not enter your courses from memory Important dates September 15, 2021

**UCSF Supplemental Application Due if paying by check or requesting a fee waiver**

* If you are paying by check, the UCSF Graduate Division must confirm receipt of the payment before you will be able to submit the application. The Graduate Division will notify you of the status of your payment by e-mail and when you will be able to submit the application. The option must be entered into your UCSF Supplemental Application and checks must be postmarked no later than September 15.

* Applicants are strongly encouraged to pay electronically by credit card if possible.

* If you are requesting a fee waiver, your application for a waiver of the UCSF Supplemental Application fee will be reviewed by the UCSF Graduate Division, and you will be notified via e-mail of the outcome. You will not be able to submit the application until the UCSF Graduate Division has determined and notified you of the status of your request for an application fee waiver. Fee waiver requests must be entered into your UCSF Supplemental Application by no later than September 15.

October 1, 2021

11:59pm EST - PTCAS Application Deadline

11:59 PST - UCSF Supplemental Application Deadline

BOTH the PTCAS Application and the UCSF Supplemental Application must be submitted in order for your application to be considered complete.

NO DEADLINE EXTENSIONS WILL BE GRANTED

Remember: It can take up to 4-5 weeks for PTCAS to process and verify your application after it's been submitted, so although you may have submitted all application materials by the October 1st deadline, your application may still take weeks before it is verified.

1. Official transcripts

2. References/Letters of Recommendation (3 letters, at least 1 must be from a licensed PT)

3. Official GRE scores (Sent to code #7591)

4. Verified PT Clinical Observation Hours (At least 100 observation hours must be electronically verified.) Deadlines Please refer to the admissions timeline posted on our webpage for more information.

Program Contacts

Name Phone Email Geographic Areas of Expertise International

Mike Tressel [email protected]