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Philosophy
The primary goal of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the Medical College of georgia is to provide the necessary foundational knowledge and skills for students to become reflective physical therapy practitioners. These reflective practitioners will possess technical proficiency and problem solving capabilities sufficient to enable the safe, efficient, and effective practice of physical therapy in a rapidly changing health care environment. We strive to create an educational experience using current evidence-based practices that will challenge talented and ambitious students to grow into autonomous health professionals.
Student-centered learning is at the core of our educational philosophy. Student participation is facilitated through an interactive learning environment with clear, concisely stated outcomes. Maintenance and growth of the learning environment are the responsibility of both the faculty and the student. In addition to curricular and instructional responsibilities, faculty members strive to be role models of scholarly practitioners, competent and informed current clinicians, nationally recognized researchers, and skillful educators.