UNC Division of Physical Therapy

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UNC Division of Physical Therapy

The Division of Physical Therapy values an organizational culture that balances team commitment and personal/professional autonomy.

"The UNC-Chapel Hill Division of Physical Therapy is dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in Physical Therapy within the context of Physical Therapy professional education, direct clinical services to the public, and interdisciplinary research. Our interdependent model of research, education, and clinical services prepares leaders who will improve the quality of life of individuals and their communities. Faculty/student collegiality, respect for diverse contributions, interdisciplinary collaboration, open communication, entrepreneurial spirit, and excellence are all important to fostering this culture."

10/31/2025

We love to see teamwork in motion!

Last Friday, our second- and third-year DPT students volunteered to assist in the first years’ Introduction to PT Interventions lab on Transfers and Gait Training. This collaboration allowed first-year students to apply their new skills to patient case examples while receiving mentorship and real-time feedback.

A huge thank you to the second and third years for sharing your time, knowledge, and encouragement — this lab wouldn’t have been possible without you!

10/25/2025

Dr. Mariana Wingood, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH, from Wake Forest University, presented at the Department of Health Sciences Research Forum on Wednesday. She discussed her research on using implementation science to identify and address barriers to integrating new innovations into clinical practice

This was a part of the University Research Week, which is an annual, campus wide event sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Office for Undergraduate Research.

10/22/2025

We welcomed back the UNC DPT Class of 2015 to celebrate their 10-year reunion in Chapel Hill! It was a joy to reconnect, reflect, and recognize the impact our alumni have made in the field of physical therapy.

To the Class of 2015 - thank you for continuing to represent Carolina with excellence and pride!

10/19/2025

Julianna H. Prim, HMSC alumna (‘19) and current post doc in UNC SOM, recently published a paper investigating the utility of heart rate variability and exertional task completion during recovery of mild TBI in active duty service members.

10/15/2025

Meet Carolyn Oakes!

Carolyn Oakes has been a dedicated member of the UNC community for 18 years, serving as a Student Services Specialist. In her role, she has supported countless students throughout the application process and their transition into the Carolina community. We’re grateful for Carolyn’s unwavering commitment to helping our students thrive at UNC!

10/13/2025

This past weekend, students volunteered and ran in the Annual Student Health Action Coalition (SHAC) 5K! SHAC, the nation’s first student-run free clinic, provides free health care and services to underserved populations. Read more about our student's involvement in the SHAC Clinic here: https://www.med.unc.edu/healthsciences/physical/2025/10/2025-shac-5k/

10/10/2025

We are beyond excited to share that we are launching a Sports D1 Fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill!

Applications are now being accepted, and the first cohort of fellows will be welcomed to campus in July of 2026.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, use the link in our bio to access the website.

As always, Go Heels!

10/09/2025

Jasper Mark, current HMSC PhD student, recently published a paper outlining the biologically plausible strategy to strengthen residual motor capacity and restore functional integration across disrupted circuits connecting brain and body systems.

07/26/2025

Congratulations to our second years who finished up their last day of in-person classes with their cohort this past week! We hope for the best as y’all prepare for the last year of school!

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07/22/2025

Congratulations to UNC Professor Emerita Dr. Vicki Mercer and the other physical therapists who were recognized at this year's APTA Leadership Congress in Washington D.C. for receiving the Catherine Worthington Fellow of the APTA award!

07/19/2025

Please join us in congratulating our fellow Tar Heels who received the Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) Scholarship! This scholarship is awarded to students and candidates who are committed to pursuing a career in research. Joel Thompson and Ben Killen are both in pursuit of their PhD within Human Movement Science Curriculum at UNC. For more information about this scholarship and its recipients, please follow the link below:

https://foundation4pt.org/foundation-announces-2025-promotion-of-doctoral-studies-awards/

07/14/2025

Alex Maturino, Hilbert Nguyen, Sophie Osada, and Morgan McKinley, 2nd year physical therapy students in our program, presented to rising 6th graders at McDougle Middle School about the physical therapy profession. They gave a short presentation and then had the kids talk through a case, perform the single leg hop test, and perform dual-tasking exercises which was a fan favorite. Our students enjoyed this opportunity to share an overview of what it means to be a physical therapist and look forward to more opportunities like this in the future!

Address

321 S Columbia Street
Chapel Hill, NC
27514

Telephone

+19199664708

Website

https://www.med.unc.edu/healthsciences/physical/academic-programs/residencies/, https://www.med.unc.edu/healthsciences/p

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