Lincoln Memorial University Doctor of Physical Therapy

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is a part of a satellite site for graduate students and there is no available University housing.

The LMU DPT program's most recent entering class of 45 students was predominantly white (79.9%) and female (68.4%), with underrepresented minorities comprising approximately 17% of the cohort, including African-American/Black (7.8%), Asian (5.2%), Hispanic (3.2%), and multiracial students (3.9%). The program draws primarily from Tennessee, with about 60% in-state students and 40% from out-of-state.

For the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, tuition costs $120,840. There are additional student fees. Refer to this website for the most up-to-date information: https://www.lmunet.edu/cmsh/dpt/cost.

Student Financial Services can provide information on financial aid. Refer to their website (https://www.lmunet.edu/student-financial-services/) or contact them at 423-869-6336 or FinAid@LMUnet.edu.

Student Accommodations are managed through the Office of Accessible Services ( https://www.lmunet.edu/student-life/accessible-education-services/). This office can be contacted at 423-869-6587 or jason.davis@LMUnet.edu.

The University has a "bring your own device" policy. Bring your own device (BYOD) is a policy that allows students to bring personally owned mobile devices onto the campus to access privileged University resources such as email, file servers and databases as well as their personal applications and data.E ach student will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of his or her own device. The Information Services department will assist students with connectivity issues, and can make recommendations about hardware or software issues students may experience. Refer the Information Services website for additional details: https://www.lmunet.edu/information-services/i-need-help-with/bring-your-own-device-byod.

Refer to the Program’s Admissions Requirements website for the most up-to-date information: https://www.lmunet.edu/cmsh/dpt/admissions.
 

Applications are considered on a rolling basis from July 1-December 1. Depending on the admissions cycle, the application deadline may be extended.

Parking is free on campus, but students must register their vehicle with the Security Department.

The program does access international students. Review the University's website r international student admissions for more information: https://www.lmunet.edu/undergraduate-admissions/international-student-admissions.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

The mission of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is to advance physical therapy practice using best evidence and interprofessional educational opportunities that engage and support students in their development into knowledgeable, skilled, reflective, and collaborative practitioners. These characteristics will reflect the values and principles of contemporary health care with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life of all communities, holding a deep commitment to the vast Appalachian region.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Lincoln Memorial University is grounded in the belief that excellence in physical therapy education requires a commitment to evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and service to diverse communities. Central to this philosophy is the development of students who demonstrate thorough knowledge and sound critical reasoning skills to make appropriate clinical decisions, who apply the skills necessary to integrate research into clinical decision-making, and who work effectively as members of interprofessional teams to provide quality health care.
The program is committed to preparing graduates who serve as competent physical therapists, engage in lifelong learning, and are prepared to function effectively within interprofessional health care teams. Through a spiral curriculum model that progressively builds complexity and a campus environment rich with interprofessional opportunities, the program cultivates practitioners who embody the core values of the profession while remaining responsive to the evolving needs of patients and communities. By fostering critical thinking, evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and a commitment to continuous professional growth, graduates are prepared to make meaningful contributions to the health and wellness of the populations they serve throughout their careers.

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The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program enrolled its first cohort in May 2021. This inaugural cohort graduated in May 2024. The program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The program's ultimate two-year pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) is 85%. Graduation rates are 97-100%, and the employment rate is 97% one year post-graduation.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Lincoln Memorial University is a full-time, residential program housed within the College of Mathematics, Sciences and Health Professions. The curriculum is delivered over nine semesters spanning three years, including 34 weeks of full-time clinical education experiences distributed across four internships. The program utilizes a systems-based, spiral curriculum model in which new topics and concepts are introduced, then emphasized and later reinforced at increasing levels of complexity. This approach allows for a logical progression from simplistic to complicated ideas, with information being solidified each time students revisit the subject matter. Students are encouraged to apply and build upon early foundational knowledge to later courses, creating a comprehensive learning experience that prepares them for entry-level practice.
The program's mission emphasizes advancing physical therapy practice through best evidence and interprofessional educational opportunities that engage and support students in their development into knowledgeable, skilled, reflective, and collaborative practitioners who can improve the quality of life of all communities, with a deep commitment to the vast Appalachian region. What makes LMU's program unique is its location on a campus alongside other health care professional programs including Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Physician Assistant with Surgical Focus, and Doctor of Occupational Therapy, providing rich opportunities for interprofessional education and collaboration. The curriculum integrates traditional didactic educational content with contemporary clinical experiences that emphasize evidence-based and patient-centered care, preparing graduates to excel in a dynamic healthcare environment and to function effectively as members of cohesive interprofessional teams.