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www.ithaca.edu/pt Ithaca’s physical therapy program is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the country.

To meet the growing responsibilities and demands of this profession, we offer a six-year doctorate program. This curriculum results in a bachelor’s degree in clinical health studies and a professional doctorate in physical therapy. By the end of our program, you’ll be well prepared for the clinical, managerial, and educational roles of a physical therapy practitioner. Please check out our website http://www.ithaca.edu/hshp/depts/pt/ for more information! The IC PT faculty enjoy meeting with prospective or accepted students and families to discuss our program. If you are planning to come to Ithaca, feel free to ask an Admissions Office advisor to schedule an appointment.

10/13/2026

PT Students,
Stressed out with midterms? Come take a break at the 3rd Annual ICPT Unity Games!
• Wednesday, October 21
• 6:30–8:00 PM
• Mondo Gym (Fitness Center)

Join PT students and faculty for an evening of games, friendly competition, prizes, and pizza! 🍕🏆

You’ll be teamed up with students from across the PT program to compete in a variety of fun challenges. No need to come with a team; we’ll form teams at the event!

It’s a great chance to destress, have some fun, and get to know other PT students and faculty.

Come for the pizza. Stay for the competition. Leave with bragging rights (maybe). 😄

Hope to see you there!
The Belonging & Equity Committee

10/08/2026

Please join us for the first-ever Graduate Community Social on Wednesday, October 14, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. in the beautiful PRW lobby.
Enjoy light refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks while connecting with fellow graduate students, faculty, and members of the campus community. This is a great opportunity to step away from your usual routine, meet graduate-level colleagues from across programs and disciplines, and build connections beyond your own department.
This event is open to graduate students, graduate faculty, and members of college leadership.
Please RSVP at the link below no later than Friday, October 9, 2026.
We hope you’ll take some time to relax, socialize, and enjoy an evening with Ithaca College’s graduate community. https://ithaca.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MIRYSjSxNcCdUO

10/05/2026

📣 Attention PT students and alumni!

Interested in learning more about oncology rehabilitation? We have two great opportunities coming up!
Scott Capozza, PT, DPT, MS, OnCS, an Ithaca College alumnus who currently works at Yale’s Smilow Cancer Hospital, will be visiting Ithaca on Monday, October 19 to share his expertise through two presentations focused on oncology rehabilitation.
— Lunchtime Presentation: From 12-1, Dr. Capozza will be providing a presentation titled, “The Path That Chose Me: An IC Graduate’s Journey in Physical Therapy and Cancer Survivorship.” This presentation will be held in Hill 107, and is open to all Ithaca College students, staff, and faculty. It will be focused on Dr. Capozza’s personal story of cancer survivorship and how this influenced his career as a healthcare professional. This presentation is being sponsored by the HSHP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council.
— Evening Presentation: From 6:30-8:30 pm, Dr. Capozza will be providing a continuing education talk for the Southern Tier District of American Physical Therapy Association about oncology rehabilitation. This presentation will be focused on physical therapy work with those with cancer diagnoses. This event is open to PT students and clinicians, and is free, but requires registration. You can register here to attend in person or on Zoom: https://members.aptany.org/eventcalendar/Details/southern-tier-district-october-ce-event-1929242?sourceTypeId=Website

We are grateful to Dr. Capozza for sharing his time and expertise with us. We hope to see you at some of these events!

10/02/2026

Happy National Physical Therapy Month!

October is a time to celebrate the impact of physical therapy and the incredible people who make this profession what it is. From improving movement and function to helping patients return to the activities and people they love, PTs make a difference every day. 💙

Throughout the month, the Ithaca College DPT program will be highlighting the many aspects of physical therapy that make the profession so meaningful! 🩺💪

09/25/2026

PT Students & Faculty,
Come take a break and join us for the PT Community Picnic! The Belonging & Equity Committee invites you to spend some time outside with your fellow PT students and faculty for pizza, games, and good company. All are welcome-bring a friend!
🏓 Pickleball
🏀 Basketball
🎯Can Jam & Co****le
🍕Pizza
No athletic ability required!
Friday, October 2 | 3:00-4:00 PM
Lower Quads Tennis Courts (by S-Lot & Park
School of Communication)
Stop by for the whole hour or just come for a bit.
We hope to see you there!

09/24/2026

🧠 Neuro rehab in action!
DPT 3 students in Neurological Rehabilitation II practiced caring for patients with disorders of consciousness after brain injury in our on-campus simulation lab. Working in teams, they assessed command following, practiced transfers, and used clinical reasoning to design skilled PT interventions.
Hands-on learning + teamwork + clinical problem-solving = future neuro PTs at work! 💪

08/31/2026

This summer, Ithaca College DPT students and students from other colleges and universities traveled to London for a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the practice and principles of osteopathy and manual medicine. Throughout this program, the students gained firsthand experience with osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and explored the integration of osteopathy into a healthcare system outside of the United States. This experience broadened their professional perspectives, enhanced their clinical skills, and fostered a deeper understanding of global healthcare practices!

08/28/2026

DPT I had their Pinning Ceremony on Tuesday night with Dr. Zach Sherwood as the keynote speaker. Congrats to DPT I on entering the professional phase of the program!

08/13/2026

Congratulations to Joshua Persaud who received a Crest Scholarship through the Rizing Tide Foundation!

07/30/2026

Congratulations to our DPT I students on finishing PTBS 50100: Human Anatomy this week! 🎉

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