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Not Accepting Applications

To best meet the needs of our students, we have decided to suspend enrollment in the Post-Professional Advanced Certificate, Clinical Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy program. 

The NYU Steinhardt Clinical Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy is a unique post-professional advanced certificate program offering specialized training in orthopedic physical therapy. The program curriculum includes intensive coursework and paid internships, providing you with advanced orthopedic knowledge and clinical skills. Successful completion of this program will qualify you to sit for the board-certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) Exam, enabling you to become a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist.

Core Course Sequence

You’ll take courses in anatomy and physiology, evidence-based physical therapy, and mentored clinical practice, where you’ll learn to provide direct physical therapy interventions for patients with a range of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities.

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
1st Semester/TermCredits
PT-GE 2610 Adv Anatomy Physiology Musculoskeletal 3
PT-GE 2601 Advanced Pt Examination and Intervention Ms I 3
PT-GE 2611 Mentored Orthopedic Pt Clinical Practice I 0
 Credits6
2nd Semester/Term
PT-GE 2605 Advanced Evidence-Based Orthopedic Pt 2
PT-GE 2602 Advanced Pt Examination and Intervention Ms II 3
PT-GE 2612 Mentored Orthopedic Pt Clinical Practice II 0
 Credits5
3rd Semester/Term
PT-GE 2604 Orthopedic Physical Therapy 2
PT-GE 2603 Advanced Pt Examination and Intervention Ms III 3
PT-GE 2613 Mentored Orthopedic Pt Clinical Practice III 0
 Credits5
 Total Credits16

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
1st Semester/TermCredits
PT-GE 2610 Adv Anatomy Physiology Musculoskeletal 3
PT-GE 2601 Advanced Pt Examination and Intervention Ms I 3
PT-GE 2611 Mentored Orthopedic Pt Clinical Practice I 0
 Credits6
2nd Semester/Term
PT-GE 2605 Advanced Evidence-Based Orthopedic Pt 2
PT-GE 2602 Advanced Pt Examination and Intervention Ms II 3
PT-GE 2612 Mentored Orthopedic Pt Clinical Practice II 0
 Credits5
3rd Semester/Term
PT-GE 2604 Orthopedic Physical Therapy 2
PT-GE 2603 Advanced Pt Examination and Intervention Ms III 3
PT-GE 2613 Mentored Orthopedic Pt Clinical Practice III 0
 Credits5
 Total Credits16