Physical Therapy

The University of New Mexico
School of Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy
Health Sciences and Services Building, Room 204
MSC09 5230
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 272-5479 or (505) 272-5756

Division Chief and Associate Professor
Beth Moody Jones, PT, D.P.T., Ed.D., Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Associate Professor
Sue Leach, PT, D.P.T., Ph.D., Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults

Assistant Professors
Marybeth Barkocy, PT, D.P.T., Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Deborah Doerfler, PT, D.P.T., Ph.D., Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Tiffany Enache, PT, D.P.T.
Eric Kruger, PT, D.P.T., Ph.D.
Jodi Schilz, Ph.D.
Rose Vallejo, PT, D.P.T., Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy, Assistive Technology Professional Certification
Adam Walsh, PT, D.P.T., Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
Yuri Yoshida, PT, Ph.D.

Emeritus
Ron Andrews, PT, Ph.D., Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Fred Carey, PT, Ph.D.
James Dexter, PT, M.A.
Kathy Dieruf, PT, Ph.D., Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Burke Gurney, PT, D.P.T., Ph.D., Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Beth Provost, PT, Ph.D., Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Sue Queen, PT, Ph.D.


Introduction

The Physical Therapy program vision involves preparing physical therapists as movement specialists and leaders to fulfill essential roles within interprofessional collaborative teams which serve the diverse communities of New Mexico.

The mission of the program is to develop highly skilled and compassionate doctors of physical therapy who optimize the human experience of New Mexico communities by enhancing movement and function through evidence-based practice.

Program

The Physical Therapy program at the University of New Mexico consists of a three year curriculum of professional graduate coursework and clinical training which leads to a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree. The program is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). 

Applicants should contact the program or visit the Physical Therapy program Web site for specific information.

For information about the profession of physical therapy and other accredited schools, contact the American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 1-800-999-2782.


Courses

PT 351. Clinical Exercise in Physical Therapy. (3)



PT 505. Foundations. (3)



PT 506L. Musculoskeletal Intervention I. (2)



PT 507L. Musculoskeletal Concepts and Management I. (4)



PT 508L. Musculoskeletal Concepts and Management II. (6)



PT 509L. Musculoskeletal Intervention II. (3)



PT 511. Clinical Education Experience I [Clinical Internship I]. (6)



PT 512. Professional Patient Management [Patient Management and Clinical Decision Making I]. (1)



PT 521L. Human Anatomy I. (4)



PT 522L. Anatomy II. (4)



PT 534. Evidenced-Based Practice I. (2)



PT 545. Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy. (2)



PT 546. Pharmacology for Physical Therapists. (2)



PT 550. Pathophysiology. (2)



PT 580. Prosthetics. (2)



PT 605L. Management of Neurologic Dysfunction IV. (4)



PT 606L. Management of Neurologic Dysfunction I. (4)



PT 608L. Management of Neurologic Dysfunction III. (8)



PT 609L. Management of Neurologic Dysfunction II. (4)



PT 610. Acute Care. (4)



PT 611. Clinical Education Experience II [Clinical Internship II]. (6)



PT 612. Patient Management and Clinical Decision Making II. (1)



PT 613. Cardiopulmonary. (3)



PT 622. Biopsychosocial Practice. (3)



PT 632. Evidence-Based Practice II. (2)



PT 640. Gender Health. (2)



PT 650. Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy. (3)



PT 652. Clinical Education Experience III [Clinical Internship III]. (6)



PT 653. Service and Interprofessional Learning [Service Learning]. (1)



PT 654. Clinical Education Experience IV [Clinical Internship IV]. (6)



PT 660. Health, Wellness and Fitness. (3)



PT 662L. Pediatrics. (5)



PT 670. Gerontology. (3)



PT 680. Administration and Supervision I. (1-2)



PT 685. Advanced Ortho Spine. (3)



PT 691. Capstone Project. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



PT 692. Board Preparation. (1)



PT 693. Integrated Clinical Experiences. (1, may be repeated three times Δ)



PT 694. Physical Therapy Independent Study. (1-7)



PT 695. Special Topics in Physical Therapy. (1-3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)



[]

Course Search:




Keyword Search:

Office of the Registrar

MSC11 6325
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131

Phone: (505) 277-8900
Fax: (505) 277-6809