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. The American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education

The Residency/Fellowship Education community is a collaborative space to provide valuable information and resources related to residency and fellowship education and accreditation, as well as provide a mechanism for group discussions related to residency/fellowship education and accreditation.

Residency and fellowship programs build on physical therapists' foundational knowledge and facilitate the development of advanced practitioners with enhanced skills in a defined area of practice.

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

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

Access steps, information on the process, and resource documents for institutions considering developing a physical therapist residency and fellowship education programs.

The American Physical Therapy Association recognizes the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) as the agency for the accreditation of physical therapy residency and fellowship education programs. ABPTRFE Vision: Recognized and valued as the leader and model of

Dec 12, 2024/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

Access the Physical Therapist Residency and Fellowship Education Hub to get updates, resources, and collaborate and network with other individuals and programs.

The Residency/Fellowship Accreditation department is comprised of 5 individuals who provide support for the activities related to on-site visits and ABPTRFE meetings. Staff are also available to respond to questions about the accreditation process.