Applying to the Program

Applications for the Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program should be completed through the American Physical Therapy Association’s centralized application system RF-PTCAS. 

In compliance with the standardized Sports Physical Therapy Residency match process, program applications open on Sept. 1 and close on Nov. 1 each year.

Please note: In order to qualify as a residency candidate for our program, you must:

1. Provide proof of graduation from a CAPTE (Commission for Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education) accredited Physical Therapy Program.
2. Pass and the National Physical Therapy Board Examination prior to May 1.
3. Provide proof of a valid Oregon Physical Therapy license prior to May 1.
4. Possess one of the following credentials prior to our program start date in June:
   • Oregon ATC license.
   • EMT.
   • EMA (Emergency Medical Response for the Athlete).
     • A list of approved EMA courses can be found on the APTA Sports Section website. For answers to frequently asked questions & more information, please visit our webpage, or contact our Program Director.

For questions or more information, please contact the Program Director by email or at 541-768-1435.