Frequently Asked Questions

  • There is no tuition for this program, only an application fee noted on the ABPTRFE, RF-PTCAS Applicant Website. Please see our financial fact sheet for more information.

  • Our program runs from August to August.

  • Yes.

  • A valid Tennessee Physical Therapy License is required by the August start date for the program. You may apply to the program prior to obtaining this license.

  • Mentoring 1:1 with an expert clinician an average of 4-6 hours per week. Didactic assignments are an average of 2-4 hours per week.

  • We use the Advanced Neurologic Physical Therapy Practice Curriculum through the Institute of Knowledge Translation for our didactic training. Tuition for the program is provided by the Residency Program. Refer to their website for further information regarding the curriculum.

  • Yes. We have supplemented the Institute of Knowledge Translation with in-house in-services and monthly journal club on a variety of topics including TBI, Parkinson's disease, movement impairment syndromes, seating and mobility and cervicogenic dizziness, among others.

  • Yes. Each resident is expected to provide an in-service to a Community Group of choice. Additional service opportunities are available pursuant to individual interests.

  • Yes. Each resident is required to complete a scholarly project as an integral component of the program. This may involve conducting original research, developing a clinical case study, or contributing substantially to an ongoing research initiative.

  • The resident will participate in both Adult Neurological Rehabilitation course/lab and Orthotics/Prosthetics course/lab at Belmont University.

  • The salary is a standard PT Level I salary. Further information will be provided on the Vanderbilt Human Resources website.

  • Yes. As a Vanderbilt Employee you are eligible for the standard benefits (health insurance, vision/dental insurance, liability insurance, etc).