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Orthopedic Residency Training Program

Eligibility

  • Those eligible for physical therapy licensure in the State of Delaware (Delaware State link)
  • APTA membership required throughout residency
  • International applicants
  • Domestic Students Pending Graduation:
    • Board exam has to be completed within 2 weeks of beginning residency (FSBPT link)
  • Application Deadlines and Materials (see below)
  • Computer proficient in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Commencement

The Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Programs each have two different starting times within the year. One resident accepted for the Sports Residency and one resident accepted for the Orthopedic Residency will start in January. The other two residents selected to begin the Sports and Orthopedic residencies will start in June of the same year.


Application Deadlines

Residency Terms (13.5 months):

  • January 1-February 15
    • Application materials due September 1
    • Interview dates: September 15- October 7
  • June 1-July 15
    • Applications materials due February 1
    • Interview dates: February 15 -March 7


Early Decision Process for January 1st start date:

  • For University of Delaware Graduates
  • Application materials due by March 30th
  • If this residency is filled through early admission, the application deadline will be posted as closed by April 30th

Application Materials for Submision

  • Transcripts
  • Resume
  • Letters of Recommendation (3)
  • Application

    (Reference Residency FAQ for further information)
Resident Salary & Benefits

Annual Salary is $25,000

Benefits
    Medical
    Dental
    Vision
    Long-Term Disability
    Group Life Insurance
    Dependent Life Insurance
    University 403(b) Retirement Program
    Flexible Spending Account
    Tuition Remission & Course Fee Waiver
   
For other benefits and details on benefits please go to www.udel.edu/Benefits
and click on the Benefits Menu Link

Residency FAQ

 

 

 
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