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Student Life

Physical therapy students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are united by their passion for their chosen profession, their desire to learn, and their commitment to serving the community. The experiences you will have as a student in the Program are challenging and rewarding, and will serve you well throughout your career.

students making therapy fun during adult neuro lab students posing during cardiopulmonary lab

Each physical therapy class is a cohesive unit whose shared experiences result in numerous accomplishments and lasting friendships. For example, past and current classes:

  • Attended local and national conferences, including the APTA Student Conclave, and PT Legislative Day
  • Presented research posters at national and state PT conferences
  • Were active members in the Southwest District of the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association, including the Public Relations Committee
  • students talking over lunch in the student roomHeld several fundraisers for charity, including the 5K run "Bucky's Race for Rehab"
  • Participated in alternative spring breaks, learning about health care in homeless and prison populations
  • Established a physical therapy presence in the MEDiC clinic, a free clinic for underserved communities
  • Participated in the Pre-college Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE), where students introduced the profession of physical therapy to underpriveleged high school students
  • Participated in other community outreach programs, such as the Medical Students for Minority Concerns Health Fair, and Expanding Your Horizons Conference for high-school girls
  • Organized an alumni forum, where UW-Madison PT alumni shared their experiences as PTs
  • Organized holiday charity activities, numerous parties, and a graduation banquet

For more information about student life, please see our Life at UW, Life in Madison, Meet a PT Student, Other Learning Opportunities, and Phi Theta pages.

 

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