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Program Mission

The mission of the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Doctor of Physical Therapy  program is to optimally educate students and to develop students’ God-given potentials while embracing and serving the needs of others, leading to their new role as competent practicing physical therapists.

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Program Values

A values-driven education is one in which core values are made explicit in the curriculum so that students understand the direct link between what they value and their professional behaviors.

Understanding your values, and modifying them if necessary, will help clarify your professional career path and will guide your interactions with patients and clients.

The USM DPT program works to develop 10 key core values in our students as they evolve through their academic and clinical training:

• Community
• Justice
• Respect
• Excellence
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Professional responsibility
• Integrity
• Altruism
• Tolerance

These values will ultimately shape our students professional lives as practitioners, helping them meet the needs of their patients in the fullest ways possible.

The DPT program is in-step with the larger mission of the university: training students to serve others, developing God-given potential, and guiding students to create value-centered careers and lives.

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Graduate, Faculty, and Program Goals

Graduate Goals

Goal 1:  Graduates will be prepared to practice physical therapy as autonomous practitioners at entry-level competencies consistent with the professional standards.

Faculty Goals

Goal 1: The faculty will teach in their area of expertise and continue professional development and growth in innovative pedagogical methods.

Goal 2:  The faculty will engage in evidence-based practice and scholarly accomplishments.

Program Goals

Goal 1: The program will prepare physical therapists who demonstrate excellence in physical therapy through teaching, research, and service.

Goal 2: The program will promote interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate professional collaboration.

Goal 3: The program will engage in advocacy and leadership within the profession.