Established in 1956, the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science (UMSOM PTRS) has a long history of providing outstanding education, producing high quality research, and contributing extensively to service.
UMSOM PTRS offers four degrees:
- Entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Rehabilitation Science (PhD)
- Dual DPT-PhD
- Dual Bachelor of Science (BS) – DPT*
- Dual DPT-Master of Public Health (DPT-MPH)
*Select University of Maryland, College Park Kinesiology students
UMSOM PTRS is actively engaged in a variety of post-professional programs:
- University of Maryland Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency
- University of Maryland School of Medicine Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
- Sinai Rehabilitation Center and University of Maryland Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Program
- Kennedy Krieger Institute Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency
UMSOM PTRS is dedicated to advancing the profession of rehabilitation through high-quality research, excellence in clinical practice, and advances in curricular design and delivery. Our faculty are nationally recognized for their extensive experience.
UMSOM PTRS faculty are leading the way in the following focused research areas:
- Neuromotor Performance and Rehabilitation
- Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal Performance and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation Engineering and Robotics
- Curricular Design, Delivery and A.I.
- Rehabilitation Health Services
- Health Disparities
UMSOM PTRS faculty provide innovation in clinical practice through joint collaborations with:
- University of Maryland Orthopaedics Associates School of Medicine Practices at Camden Yards
- University of Maryland College Park Intercollegiate Athletics
- Balance and Mobility Clinic at the Baltimore VA Medical Center
- University of Maryland Medical Center
All UMSOM PTRS faculty are actively engaged in service to the Baltimore community:
- Anatomy of Sports Day
- UMB Health Alliance at the Community Engagement Center
- Campus Wellness Fair
- Adaptive Sports Programming
- Community Exercise Group at MonteVerde and Mount Clare Apartments
- BCDA 5k Falls Screens
- Power of Age Expo Falls Screens
Victoria Marchese, PT, PhD