Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

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Study the breadth of this departments main focus. Get hands-on experience in the classroom and in the clinic. Prepare for success in your chosen career.

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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

About Us

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About Us

Education

See the exciting ways that our faculty are teaching the next generation of physicians.

Education

Research

Our department specializes in top-notch research. See our process.

Research

News

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

Johnson County Wellness Blood Drive

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Johnson County Wellness

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 12 P.M. to 4 p.m. on March 18th, 2026, at the Health and Human Services Building!

Fountain Lobby Blood Drive

Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:00am to 4:00pm

General Hospital

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 19th, 2026, at the Fountain Lobby.

St Thomas More Blood Drive

Sunday, March 22, 2026 9:00am to 1:00pm

St. Thomas More Catholic Church

The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday March 22nd, 2026, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, in their basement

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