{"id":5904,"date":"2023-04-14T10:42:10","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T17:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"\/health-sciences\/?post_type=program&#038;p=5904"},"modified":"2026-09-01T14:13:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T21:13:00","slug":"doctor-of-physical-therapy-oregon","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/health-sciences\/programs\/doctor-of-physical-therapy-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Physical Therapy-Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/students-with-cody.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"A woman sits in an exam chair while two doctors and another woman stand nearby, discussing something in a medical office.\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n      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You\u2019ll develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed on your licensure exam and enter practice as a capable, compassionate clinician. As a graduate, you will be well prepared to meet the growing and evolving role of physical therapists in today\u2019s healthcare landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Students are at the heart of everything we do. Our faculty are deeply committed to creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Through personalized mentorship, accessible instructors, and an emphasis on collaborative learning, we ensure students have the guidance, resources, and encouragement they need to thrive. From day one through graduation, our program is designed to empower students as individuals. We celebrate their strengths, nurture their growth, and prepare them to become confident, compassionate physical therapists.<\/p>\n<p>View our <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1146004932\/7be0c020ef?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ci\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campus Tour Video<\/a><\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"relative md:flex md:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"md:absolute md:-top-32 md:left-0 w-full md:w-5\/12 lg:w-6\/12 h-240 sm:h-320 md:h-full object-cover rounded-t-5 md:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/student-neck-stetch.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A student in a grey &quot;WesternU&quot; t-shirt practices physical therapy techniques on another student lying on a table in a classroom setting.\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"md:w-8\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-8 bg-red\">\n            <div class=\"md:ml-1\/8 lg:ml-1\/4 xl:ml-1\/7 md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--red\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">WesternU Oregon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">DPTE Vision Statement<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\">The WesternU Oregon DPT program will reimagine and revolutionize the health and wellbeing of our communities through humanistic physical therapy education, scholarship and service.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--white \" href=\"\/health-sciences\/dpt-or\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Learn more about our Mission, Vision and Values Statements<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Why choose WesternU\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - 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The School Certifying Officials, located on the California campus, assist all students from our California and Oregon campuses who receive VA educational benefits. We cannot assist you with determining your eligibility for benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/registrar\/veterans-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Veterans Benefits<\/a><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              International Students\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - 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If you\u2019d like to discuss specifics with an advisor, <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.westernu.edu\/portal\/advising-chs-dpt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">schedule an advising appointment<\/a>, online, on campus, or over the phone. 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During this interactive session, you&#8217;ll gain insight into the qualities and experiences our admissions committee values most, including academics, patient care experience, personal statements, letters of recommendation, interviews, and overall applicant readiness. Whether you&#8217;re just beginning to prepare for DPT school or getting ready to apply, this session will provide practical guidance to help you build a stronger, more competitive application and approach the admissions process with confidence. 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