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ABPTRFE accepts only written or emailed complaints that include the complainant's name, contact information, and a summary of the complaint.

ABPTRFE is a seven-member body appointed by APTA's Board of Directors and is the accrediting body for APTA for postprofessional residency and fellowship programs in physical therapy. Accreditation is a process used by APTA to ensure the quality of the education that participants receive in residency

Apr 11, 2024/Open Access

The American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education, a board-appointed group of the American Physical Therapy Association, has created the following "Description of Fellowship Practice" to reduce unwarranted curriculum variability; provide fellows-in-training minimum consistency in

May 31, 2024/Open Access

The American Board of Physical Therapy Residency & Fellowship Education, a board-appointed group of the American Physical Therapy Association, has created the following "Description of Fellowship Practice" to reduce unwarranted curriculum variability; provide fellows-in-training minimum consistency in

Nov 3, 2025/Open Access

The American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE), a board-appointed group of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), has created the following Description of Specialty Practice (DSP) to reduced unwarranted curriculum variability; provide residents minimum

Jun 11, 2025/Open Access

Access the schedule for programs to be reviewed by ABPTRFE.

May 30, 2023/Open Access

Access quality standards and key elements for clinical physical therapist residency and fellowship programs for ABPTRFE accreditation.

May 30, 2023/Open Access

Access quality standards and key elements for non-clinical physical therapist residency and fellowship programs for ABPTRFE accreditation.