Learn how to complete the 2026 ACIR
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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
Sep 10, 2026/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.
Access quality standards and key elements for non-clinical physical therapist residency and fellowship programs for ABPTRFE accreditation.
Jan 1, 2023/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.
ABPTRFE staff appoint members to the onsite team who meet the following qualifications: Physical Therapist Members Must be a licensed physical therapist with expertise in physical therapy education and/or physical therapist residency or fellowship education. Be a graduate of an ABPTRFE-accredited residency
The Standards Committee is responsible for annually reviewing suggestions received by internal and external stakeholders on the adequacy of implemented policies, procedures, and standards.
Jun 1, 2017/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
Aug 20, 2026/Open Access
