Our students aren’t passive learners. At Iowa, you’ll go inside the lab and contribute to world-renowned research working alongside faculty experts to explore the diverse realms of this department.

DPT Program

Our program consistently ranks among the top physical therapy programs in the United States. We are proud of the tradition of excellence that has been established here since the program’s inception in 1942.

100%

Employment rate after completing DPT program

# 3

2025 Ranking by US News and World Report

100%

NPTE pass rate

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DPT Q&A Sessions

Spring 2026 Iowa DPT Q&A Sessions

Monday, March 2, 2026
University of Iowa Department of Physical Therapy & Rehab Science
Physical therapy graduate Isabelle Bennett on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.

Q&A: Isabelle Bennett on finding confidence, community, and a calling in physical therapy

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Amy Dykstra
Physical therapy graduate Jacob Kliegl on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.

Q&A: Jacob Kliegl on purpose, balance, and community in physical therapy at University of Iowa

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Amy Dykstra

Carver College of Medicine Events

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, March 9, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building

Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion!

This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science.

Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.

FRONTIERS IN OBESITY, DIABETES AND METABOLISM SEMINAR - Jamal Naderi, PhD promotional image

FRONTIERS IN OBESITY, DIABETES AND METABOLISM SEMINAR - Jamal Naderi, PhD

Monday, March 9, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building

Jamal Naderi, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Fellow from the Department of Internal Medicine will be giving a talk titled, "Ceramide-Induced FGF13 as a Determinant of Systemic Metabolic Health".

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Jessica Osterhout, PhD promotional image

Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Seminar, Jessica Osterhout, PhD

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 9:30am to 10:30am
Bowen Science Building

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