ABPTRFE Processes and Procedures Guideline
Dec 15, 2022/Open Access
Access ABPTRFE processes and procedures that cover everything from consideration for forming a residency or fellowship program new practice area, to renewing accreditation.
Substantive Changes
A substantive change is one that may significantly affect a program's mission, quality, scope, or control. Substantive changes are reviewed to assure that changes to curriculum, instructional modalities, locations, scope of offerings, and program ownership are made in compliance with ABPTRFE Quality
ABPTRFE Meetings
ABPTRFE Meets Three Times Annually January (candidacy, initial accreditation, and renewal of accreditation decisions). May (candidacy and initial accreditation decisions). September (candidacy, initial accreditation, and renewal of accreditation decisions). At the discretion of ABPTRFE, the Executive
File a Complaint
ABPTRFE accepts only written or emailed complaints that include the complainant's name, contact information, and a summary of the complaint.
Neurologic Movement Disorders
Nov 1, 2018/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 Fellowship Practice (DFP) to reduced unwarranted curriculum variability; provide fellows-in-training
ABPTRFE Board Members
ABPTRFE is a 10-member body appointed by the American Physical Therapy Association's Board of Directors. The board consists of eight physical therapist members and two public members, each serving a four-year term. Upcoming Meetings View upcoming meetings Current Roster Jackie Osborne, PT, DPT Board-Certified
Description of Residency Practice: Faculty Residency
Apr 17, 2023/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 Residency Practice (DRP) to reduced unwarranted curriculum variability; provide residents minimum
Description of Residency Practice: Wound Management
Dec 31, 2021/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 Residency Practice" to reduce unwarranted curriculum variability; provide residents minimum consistency in learning
ABPTRFE Aggregate Program Data
Jul 1, 2022/PDF
This fact sheet is designed to provide the education community with current and historical information about PT residency and fellowship education programs, participants, and faculty.
