Applying to the Program

Applications for the Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program should be completed through the American Physical Therapy Association’s centralized application system RF-PTCAS. In compliance with the Sports Physical Therapy Residency universal offer date, applications are due on December 1st each year.

Please note: In order to qualify as a residency candidate in our program, you must:

1) Provide proof of graduation from a CAPTE (Commission for Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education) accredited Physical Therapy Program.
2) Pass and the National Physical Therapy Board Examination prior to May 1st.
3) Provide proof of a valid Oregon Physical Therapy license prior to May 1st.
4) Possess one of the following credentials prior to our program start date in June:

• Oregon ATC license.
• EMT.
• EMA (Emergency Medical Response for the Athlete).
  • A list of approved EMA courses can be found on the APTA Sports Section website. For answers to frequently asked questions & more information, please visit our webpage, or contact our Program Director.

For questions or more information, please contact the Program Director by email or at 541-768-1437.