St. Catherine University DPT Program

St. Catherine University DPT Program
St. Catherine University
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program St. DPT Program Mission:

Consistent with the mission of St.

Kate’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program enables you to be a highly competent, ethical, evidence-based clinician prepared to lead and influence within the profession of physical therapy, the healthcare environment, and the broader global community. Our physical therapy doctoral graduates enter one of the fastest-growing areas in healthcare with the ability to practice in a broad range of in

patient, outpatient, and community-based settings, working to promote environments and social structures that support optimal health. Catherine University, the DPT Program creates a transformative learning environment that enables graduates to be highly competent, ethical, evidence-based clinicians prepared to lead, influence and serve within the profession of physical therapy, the healthcare environment, and the broader global community

First year DPT students recently completed their first clinical rotations - congratulations! The celebrate, several stud...
08/29/2026

First year DPT students recently completed their first clinical rotations - congratulations! The celebrate, several students shared pictures with their fantastic CI's!

We recently had “faculty kids come to play” day as part of Pediatrics course. Our students used the BOT-3 to assess the ...
08/24/2026

We recently had “faculty kids come to play” day as part of Pediatrics course. Our students used the BOT-3 to assess the skills of the kids. It was a great opportunity to not only go through a standardized test and measure, but to keep it fun!

Each year, our first-year DPT students select a recipient for the Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award. This award recogni...
08/21/2026

Each year, our first-year DPT students select a recipient for the Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award. This award recognizes excellence in clinical teaching for the first-year Integrated Clinical Education (ICE) program. Please join us in congratulating the 2026 recipient of the award, Christina Atkinson, PT, DPT, CFPS is a PT at Ascend Rehabilitation at St. Therese of Woodbury. Students recognize Christina for her compassion and ability to connect with her patients, her commitment to creating a positive learning environment and meaningful learning experiences for students, and her intentionality in providing specific and valuable feedback that helps students grow and learn. Congratulations Christina!

Interested in collaborating with St. Kate's DPT program? We are looking for volunteers to assist us with data collection...
08/15/2026

Interested in collaborating with St. Kate's DPT program? We are looking for volunteers to assist us with data collection at the MN State Fair. There are various shifts available and you'll get free admission to the fair on the day you volunteer! You'll also get a St. Kate's t-shirt! Our study has participants go through 5 physical performance measure stations (grip strength, gait speed, sit to stand, step test, and a ball toss). Check out the info below and sign up for training and fair shifts here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwQaQOQaLyPLrZU-Gx1VNQ6H4XBgiy_ar0zKwqPth73JzE0w/viewform

Molly McMahon (St. Kate's DPT Class of 2023) recently earned her certification as a specialist in geriatric physical the...
08/13/2026

Molly McMahon (St. Kate's DPT Class of 2023) recently earned her certification as a specialist in geriatric physical therapy (GCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Congratulations, Molly!

Third Year Spotlight - Emma Westphalen
08/10/2026

Third Year Spotlight - Emma Westphalen

"The DPT program at St. Kate's, along with several other programs, recently participated in the 2nd Annual Minnesota Uni...
08/08/2026

"The DPT program at St. Kate's, along with several other programs, recently participated in the 2nd Annual Minnesota United STEM Day on July 15th at Allianz Field."

Friday, July 24, 2026 Faculty and students, including members of the soccer team, led activities joining science and sport for youth. Photos courtesy of St. Catherine University Athletics On Wednesday, July 15, St. Catherine University partnered with Minnesota United FC and Athletes Committed to Edu...

Third Year Spotlight - Claudia Stone
08/06/2026

Third Year Spotlight - Claudia Stone

"Are you interested in neurologic physical therapy? Come join the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy at the Annual C...
08/05/2026

"Are you interested in neurologic physical therapy? Come join the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy at the Annual Conference hosted in Minneapolis, MN on September 17-19th, 2026. St. Kate's own Kelli Nielsen will be moderating the forum, speaking with experienced clinicians and researchers responsible for large initiatives and topics in neurologic PT such as Evidence Elevates, Intensity Matters, and Movement System Diagnoses. "

Third Year Spotlight - Brenna Nelson
08/03/2026

Third Year Spotlight - Brenna Nelson

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