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Doctor of Physical Therapy

LMU DPT at a Glance

Lincoln Memorial University's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is an in-person program in Knoxville, Tennessee. Over the course of nine semesters in three years, the curriculum prepares students to knowledgeable, skilled, reflective, and collaborative physical therapists. The curriculum includes integrated clinical education experiences and 34 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences. This program is ideal for students pursuing careers in contemporary rehabilitation. 

To learn more about the program, check out other sections of the website, as well as the catalog. 

For more information, contact DPTKnoxville@LMUnet.edu.  



Physical Therapy (PT),
ranked by U.S. News and
World Report, as #3 in
"Best Health Care Jobs"
in 2023
icon-checklist.pngFull-time 36-month curriculum.
Didactic lecture, four
full clinical internships and
research training
(114 credit hour curriculum)


3+3 "accelerated" BS/DPT
pathway available.
No GRE required.



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Median pay is $95,620
per year, $8,020 per month;
or $45.90 per hour.


 

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Program Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Lincoln Memorial University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditationsupport@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call Dr. Brittney Gunterstockman at 865-338-5724 or email b.gunterstockman@LMUnet.edu.

 

University Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Lincoln Memorial University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. Please contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404.679.4500, for questions about the accreditation of Lincoln Memorial University.

 

 

The Lincoln Memorial University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is a member of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) which supports academic institutions to strive for excellence in physical therapist education. We encourage faculty, clinical educators, academic administrators and students interested in pursuing teaching to check out acapt.org.