ADAPT PROGRAM
What is ADaPT?
In the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Delaware (UDPT), we are dedicated to preparing the next generation of physical therapy leaders for practice in an increasingly diverse world. For this reason, we are committed to increasing diversity in the physical therapy workforce so as to maximize health outcomes for all Americans. Through graduate physical therapy training here at UD, students will receive an unmatched educational experience through mentorship from a world-class faculty of researchers, clinicians and educators. Our desire is for the ADaPT program to play a critical role in ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, are well-prepared to pursue a graduate physical therapy education. Through participation in the ADaPT program, you could have the opportunity to interact with physical therapy faculty here at UD, learn about the various training opportunities available, meet other like-minded students who are pursuing a similar career path and participate in programs that will increase the likelihood of successful entry into a top-tier program such as UDPT. We hope that you will take advantage of this amazing opportunity.
Gregory E. Hicks, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Professor | Department of Physical Therapy
Associate Vice President for Clinical & Translational Research | University of Delaware
PI & Director | Delaware Clinical & Translational ACCEL Program
ghicks@udel.edu
This is a funded summer research experience in the lab of a UD Physical Therapy faculty mentor or registration in a modified version of the DPT Program’s Clinical Gross Anatomy course.
Who is Eligible? |
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Application Deadline: |
March 1 |
Admission requirements: |
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Other information: |
Admission decisions will be based upon current cumulative undergraduate GPA, UDPT science prerequisite GPA, SAT scores, professor recommendation and quality of essay. |
Contact: |
Jeanne Warrington |
- Office of Academic Enrichment
- Tutoring Options – ADaPT has resources to assist members of the program with private tutoring sessions through the Office of Academic Enrichment. Please contact Jeanne Warrington (jeannekw@udel.edu) if you are interested in private tutoring.
- Online study skills workshops
- One-on-One study skills support
Important Contacts:
Department of Physical Therapy |
Gregory E. Hicks, PT, PhD, FAPTA, FGSA |
Jenifer M. Pugliese, PT, DPT
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Jeanne Warrington |
Opportunities
- Interested in conducting research? Check out UDPT research to see what area meets your interest. A contact for each researcher’s lab is listed on their research page. You can also explore this option by visiting the individual research facility.
- Volunteer in the UDPT Clinic!
- Earn credit(s) in a Physical Therapy (PHYT) course to fulfill practicum credit.
- GRE prep – Contact Jeanne Warrington for more information.
- 8th Annual Marilyn Gossman Endowed Lecture: “Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Physical Therapy” (3/11/2021)
- Leveling the field in physical therapy (3/4/2021)
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy (2/4/2021)
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Inaugural Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Physical Therapy (7/8/2020)
ADDITIONAL LINKS
Connect
Tower at STAR: 100 Discovery Blvd, Newark, DE 19713 | Health Sciences Complex: 540 S. College Ave, Newark, DE 19713 chs-info@udel.edu Phone: 302-831-1060