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The mission of the US Army Doctor of Science in Occupational Therapy Program is to produce technically and tactically proficient advanced occupational therapy clinicians.
We offer an innovative and accelerated DPT program that allows completion of your degree requirements in two years. Our blended learning format combines best practices in distance education, on-…
The post-professional OTD program prepares students for continued professional development in an area of clinical specialization, including preparation for teaching in that area of specialization in…
The Army-Baylor University DPT program is a top-ranked physical therapy school committed to "producing clinician scientists and leaders of tomorrow." Through excellence in academics and clinical…
The Army-Baylor University Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Program trains and educates specialized, advanced-practicing physical therapists who maximize military readiness…
Assist students in obtaining quality psychological services and counseling appropriate to their needs, including individual and group therapy and assessment services.
At this site you will find specific information on all of the prehealth care programs offered at Baylor University, as well as links to other related Web resources.
Mission: To train and educate specialized military physical therapists to be leaders in evidence-based sports therapy, clinical excellence, and military-relevant sports medicine research.
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Baylor University's Department of Occupational Therapy in Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is pleased to announce that Ricardo Altahif OTD, OTR, CHT, Clinical Assistant Professor, has…
Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian A. Young, PT, DSc, as Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy, effective May 1,…
The Department of Occupational Therapy in Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is pleased to introduce a new program offering—the Certificate in Hybrid Teaching for the…
Dr. Megan Flores is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and a Center Affiliate. Dr. Flores received her master’s degree in Physical Therapy from the University of…
The interdepartmental collaboration, within Baylor University's Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, allows those holding a DPT degree to earn a PhD degree in Exercise and Nutrition…
Faculty in Baylor University's Department of Occupational Therapy are more than gifted teachers and occupational therapy practitioners. They are also talented researchers and scholars. The 2022…
When Celina Hawthorne, OTR, OTD, set out to establish her own clinic in rural East Texas—Grace in Motion Rehab—she knew she wanted to center it on holistic rehabilitation founded in faith. As owner,…
Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is celebrating the latest round of U.S. News & World Report graduate program rankings, including one program making a top 50…
Baylor University's Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of two new program directors for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) p…
Just a short drive from Newport Beach sits an old barn flanked by peaceful indoor and outdoor spaces, bamboo forests, and friendly dogs—aptly named, Barn Life Recovery has resided as a holistic…
WACO, Texas (Sept. 7, 2022) – The Department of Occupational Therapy in Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences received notice in August that the department’s entry-level…
In Fall 2024, a “next level” faculty and staff recognition initiative launched for Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Pure Gold award winners became eligible for the Gold Standard award,…
Pelvic floor therapy is a relatively new topic within the occupational therapy profession, and as a result, the two are not often heard in the same sentence. Lindsey Sutton, OTR, OTD ‘23, PhD, C…
In December 2024, the Department of Physical Therapy in Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences celebrated the graduation of its sixth cohort of practitioners, with 97…
This past year, faculty in Baylor University's Department of Physical Therapy have continued their combined excellence in collaboration, research, and teaching, specifically through the receipt of…
The U.S. Army-Baylor University graduate programs in physical therapy received two prestigious research awards at the 2004 conference of the American Physical Therapy Association in Nashville in…US…
The Department of Physical Therapy in Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences has received notice that the Baylor Scott & White Health-Baylor University Orthopedic Residency…
Faculty in Baylor University's Department of Occupational Therapy are also talented researchers and scholars. Here are a few highlights from throughout the year:
In an ever-evolving educational world, hybrid learning is reshaping how students approach physical therapy programs. The Department of Physical Therapy in Baylor University’s Robbins College of…
Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Regine Rossi, PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS, as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of…
In 2023, the Department of Physical Therapy was pleased to announce the appointment of five faculty members.
In 2024, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences researchers published more than 150 articles in peer-reviewed journals and publications. View examples from across the College, as well as a…
Baylor University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences and Calvin University of Grand Rapids, Michigan, have announced a new partnership that…
Many people receive massage therapy and for many reasons. But according to a new study by Baylor researchers, the prevalence of visits to massage therapists is higher than one might have imagined and…
Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is pleased to share that the U.S. Army-Baylor Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) has been granted full accreditation for…
Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy alumnus Zac Howe shares about his experience in the program and how a winding journey, filled with hard work and commitment, has led him to become an NBA coach and…
To earn a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree from Baylor University’s Department of Occupational Therapy—and then return to the Department to serve as an adjunct professor—is something…
Baylor University's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is well-known for developing skilled and compassionate therapists who are equipped to face the ever-changing challenges of healthcare. A…
Jessica Feda, PT, DPT, DSc, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy in Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, has received a $200,000, two-year…
Amber Knoernschild, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student from Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, was selected to represent the American Physical Therapy…
Baylor University Post Professional OTD Program Director, Dr. Kayla Collins, MOT, EdD, OTR/L, has recently been appointed as a World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) Programme Reviewer for…
When Celina Hawthorne, OTR, OTD, set out to establish her own clinic in rural East Texas—Grace in Motion Rehab—she knew she wanted to center it on holistic rehabilitation founded in faith. Each…
Light the Way Scholarship recipients will receive the scholarship funding during each of their two years in the DPT program. Recipients, Humberto Perez and La-Dayijah Cook, intend to impact access…
In this letter to friends, faculty, staff, students, and supporters, Department Chair Marian Gillard shares a number of highlights for Baylor's Department of Occupational Therapy throughout the 2022…
Baylor University researcher Megan Flores, PT, PhD, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, is working to improve the quality of life for individuals with Down…
Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurel E. Proulx, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of…
Baylor University’s Department of Physical Therapy has awarded its second round of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Light the Way Scholarship—this time to eight deserving recipients. The…
Baylor study finds hypnotic relaxation therapy has positive impact
Kaitlyn Cremer, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, SCLV, CAPS, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Doctoral Capstone in Baylor’s Department of Occupational Therapy, has been appointed as the Occupational…
The Baylor University Department of Occupational Therapy would like to extend a warm welcome to Ricardo Altahif, OTD, OTR, CHT, who joined the Department in January 2022 as Clinical Assista nt…
Learn more about the profession of occupational therapy, what occupational therapists do, who they work with, and why this might just be the career for you.
Trailblazer Paola Medina López is the first Puerto Rican resident to pursue Baylor University’s hybrid Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree. From her home in Puerto Rico, she…
Recently, seven of Baylor University’s Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) students participated in a pilot global collaboration project between students from eight countries to exchange…
In October 2024, Baylor University’s Department of Physical Therapy celebrated both National Physical Therapy Month and Physical Therapy Day of Service® by giving back to the Waco, Texas…
Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany King, PT, DPT, CCS, as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical…
The Department of Occupational Therapy in Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences received notice in August that the department’s entry-level occupational therapy doctoral…
WACO, Texas (July 9, 2018) — Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is launching two new programs — a Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree program…
At the end of the fourth trimester, Docto r of Physical Therapy (DPT) students begin their first of three clinical education experiences during which they practice skills under the guidance of…
Baylor University physical therapy researchers Shane Koppenhaver, PT, Ph.D., and Laurel E. Proulx, PT, DPT, Ph.D., have received a four-year $2.5 million grant award from the…
In 2024, Department of Physical Therapy faculty Shane Koppenhaver, PT, PhD, Clinical Professor and Associate Chair, and Laurel Proulx, PT, DPT, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, received a four-year…
Since it was established in 2018, Baylor University’s D epartment of Occupational Therapy has successfully offered a hybrid program with virtual classes and in-person labs. As a result of this…
WACO AND SAN ANTONIO, Texas (March 27, 2023) – Baylor University and Evidence In Motion (EIM) announce that the two organizations have entered a licensing agreement where Baylor may continue to use…
Barbara Doucet recently published an article in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy titled, “Occupational Therapy to Improve Activities of Daily Living of People With Parkinson’s…
Kayla Collins, EdD, OTR, Program Director, and Clinical Associate Professor, is excited to announce her candidacy for a position on the Board of Directors for the American Occupational Therapy…
In December 2023, the Department of Physical Therapy celebrated the graduation of its fifth cohort of practitioners, with 93 students earning their Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Germaine Ferreira, PT, DPT, MSPT, BHMS, as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of…
The Baylor University Department of Occupational Therapy would like to extend a warm welcome to Jana Hickman, OTD, OTR/L, who joined the Department in January 2022 as Clinical Lecturer.
Alumnus helps bring cutting-edge cancer treatment to Houston
WACO, Texas (Oct. 24, 2018) — Veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder were less anxious and depressed and had an improved quality of life after an eight-week therapeutic horseback…
Dr. David Rudd, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Baylor University and director of the doctoral program in clinical psychology, was awarded the prestigious Aleteia Award this summer from…
With the New Year in sight, it is time to reflect back on the significant developments and exciting happenings from the past year for Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences.…
Highlighted by Top 20 graduate programs across disciplines ranging from physical therapy and nursing to entrepreneurship and trial advocacy, Baylor University graduate and professional programs were…
More than 80 young people, participants in an extensive four-week therapy program at Baylor University to improve their language and reading skills, received recognition in a ceremony July 1 at the…
Thanks to a last name that is alphabetically first in line, Kellam Addison McQuitty will become the very first Entry-level OTD graduate when she crosses the commencement stage. In this Q&A, Kellam…
WACO, Texas (July 10, 2014) — Men who experience hot flashes are unlikely to talk much about it, but they may find relief from their silent suffering if they are willing to try an unusual treatment,…
For Polly Sweitzer, occupational therapy has become a powerful tool in mental health intervention, and she’s pushing the boundaries of what OT can accomplish in this space. Currently, she works four…
Parkinson’s disease is chronic and persistent, and individuals living with Parkinson’s often have trouble controlling the movement of their bodies due to tremors, and can experience impaired balance,…
The Baylor University – Hope & Believe Pediatric Therapy Pediatric Residency has been granted the status of "developing program" by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and…
Get to know four adjuncts for the Department of Physical Therapy, as they each share their love for physical therapy in a quick Q&A session.
While in Waco for lab immersion, students volunteered in two meaningful projects, Moving for Parkinson’s Disease Fitness Challenge and Bags of Grace. The Physical Therapy Day of Service® event, held…
Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Cole Galloway, PT, PhD, FAPTA, as Clinical Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy.…
Effective July 1, 2023, Ricardo Altahif, OTD, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy (OTD), has been appointed to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee…
Baylor University's Department Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) is proud to announce the candidacy of Kirsten Davin, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, SMS, for AOTA‘s Academic Leadership Council - Academic…
Adrianna Prado, a third-year doctoral student in Baylor School of Education’s online EdD in Learning and Organizational Change, has combined her love of education and of animals to provide meaningful…
WACO, Texas (Oct. 20, 2014) — Memory decline — a frequent complaint of menopausal women — potentially could be lessened by hypnotic relaxation therapy, say Baylor University researchers, who already…
As Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences celebrates its 10-year anniversary, take a look back at its programs' histories, learn more about modern growth, and hear about the future of one of…
Current Baylor DPT student Ben McRae, a certified Physical Therapy Assistant, discusses his journey to and in the Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, including how he manages his school-home-w…
WACO, Texas (April 10, 2017) — Baylor University’s Graduate School is launching a new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program aimed at providing an innovative, career-focused education to…
With an estimated 85 percent of women experiencing hot flashe s as they approach menopause, finding effective non-medication treatment is vitally important. A new Baylor University study shows…
The Department of Physical Therapy will have extensive representation at the upcoming 2024 Combined Section Meeting (CSM). If you are attending the conference, please attend the below presentations…
The Baylor University Department of Occupational Therapy would like to extend a warm welcome to Jose Rafols, EdD, OTD, MHSA, OTR/L, BCTS, who joined the Department in January 2022 as Clinica l…
The Autism Consortium of Texas (ACT) Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) is a collaboration between Baylor University, Texas State University, and the…
Stephanie Crownover, PT, MSPT, was presented with the Department's Doctor of Physical Therapy Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award. Crownover was nominated by Emily Lapes, DPT, Class of 2023.
With over four decades of combined experience in occupational therapy practice, what drove Katie Brown, Jen Gunn, and Anne Bradley to return to school to earn their Doctor of Occupational Therapy (…
The Baylor Department of Physical Therapy is hosting innovated interprofessional education activities to better prepare students for their profession.
WACO, Texas (Aug. 15, 2013) -- Hypnotic relaxation therapy improves sexual health in postmenopausal women who have moderate to severe hot flashes, according to Baylor University researchers who…
Highlighted by Top 30 graduate programs across disciplines. Baylor University graduate and professional programs were among those nationally ranked in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best…
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the recent passing of one of our Entry-level OTD alumni, Isata Sheriff, OTD, OTR, who was part of the Class of 2023. May Isata's life inspire us to…
Welcome to these new Baylor staff members
Faith is more than a guiding principle in Baylor University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)—it’s the foundation upon which it is built. Rooted in Christian values, the…
For well over a decade, Jerilyn Callen, OTD, OTR, Clinical Associate Professor for the Department of Occupational Therapy in Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, has had…
WACO, Texas (April 27, 2020) – Most treatment providers for individuals with alcohol use disorders are well versed in either the 12-Step Alcoholics Anonymous program or in a different treatment such…
Megan Flores, PhD, PT, Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy in Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, has received a two-year, National…
T he purpose of this experiment was to measure the effects of introducing shock therapy to Dugesia dorotocephala before versus during regeneration. Dugesia dorotocephala serves as a model organism…
A new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program in the Baylor Graduate School is aimed at providing an innovative, career-focused education to develop skilled, empathetic care providers in a…
Welcome to these new Baylor staff members
Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences established a set of high-level research initiatives to inform the prioritization of resources, including faculty hiring,…
With excitement, July 2024 welcomed the long-awaited return of the International Federation of Manual and Musculoskeletal Physical Therapists Incorporated (IFOMPT) conference, as more than 1,600…
Baylor Department of Occupational Therapy is pleased to announce that Kelly Layne, OTD, MOT, OTR/L has accepted the position of OTD Director of Admissions and will be joining the department…
With an estimated 85 percent of women experiencing hot flashes as they approach menopause, researchers are concentrating on finding effective treatments that do not include hormonal or other…
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