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Welcome to ABPTRFE
The American Physical Therapy Association recognizes the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education as the agency for the accreditation of physical therapist residency and fellowship education programs.
ABPTRFE is a proud member of the Association of Specialized & Professional Accreditors.
ABPTRFE Adopts 2023 Quality Standards
At the May 22-23, 2022, meeting ABPTRFE adopted the 2023 Quality Standards for Clinical Physical Therapist Residency and Fellowship Programs and the 2023 Quality Standards for Non-Clinical Physical Therapist Residency and Fellowship Programs.
To easily understand the changes, ABPTRFE has provided crosswalk documents noting the redline changes between the 2018 and 2023 quality standards for both clinical programs and non-clinical programs.
In accordance with ABPTRFE Processes and Procedures (policy 15.6), programs are required to come into compliance with all approved and implemented changes within 24 months from the published adoption date (by June 1, 2024).
By the Numbers
Updated 1/31/23
388
Accredited Residency Programs
6,996
Residency Program Graduates
47
Accredited Fellowship Programs
2,588
Fellowship Program Graduates
Graduate data for residency and fellowship is through 2021.