The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the Medical College of Georgia is designed to prepare people who have earned bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines to sit for the state-administered national licensure examination. Classes are scheduled in

a traditional weekday format at the main campus in Augusta. A maximum of 36 students are admitted to the program each May and graduate after 36 months of continuous full-time study. Approximately 90-95% of admitted students complete the program.

Accreditation statement

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education has continuously accredited our programs since 1973. Graduates' performance on the licensure examination consistently exceeds the national average. Recent pass rates and related statistics are available from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.