Emory University - Dual Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)/PhD Degree Program between Emory University School of Medicine & Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Applied Physiology

Dual Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)/PhD Degree Program between Emory University School of Medicine & Georgia Institute of Technology’s School of Applied Physiology

• Combined DPT-PhD Program Available: True
• Must be a PT to enroll: False
• Area(s) of Focus: Neural Plasticity, Motor Control, and Neuromechanics
• Program Director: Edelle [Edee] Field-Fote, PT, PhD, FAPTA
• Website: https://www.emorydpt.org/
• Program Email: Edee.Field-Fote@Shepherd.org
• Avg. time to Degree (yrs): 4
• Students Enrolled (total): 3
• Typical # Admitted / yr: 2
• Program Format (e.g. full-time, part-time or either): Full Time Only
• PhD Program Structure: Other
• Policy for Funding of Part Time PhD Students: Other
• Policy for Funding Part Time Explanation: Full Time option not available.
• Policy for Funding of Full Time PhD Student: Tuition and fees always covered for students in good standing
• Policy for Funding Full Time Explanation: Y1 dual DPT-PhD enrollment tuition/fees paid by DPT student, Y2 tuition/fees covered via graduate assistantship, Y3+ tuition/fees covered by thesis advisor