The UCA Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency Program began accepting residents in 2009 and is proud to have 30+ program graduates who are successfully contributing to pediatric physical therapy. The Pediatric Residency Program successfully achieved re-accreditation by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) in September 2025.
Program graduates are active in pediatric clinical practice in a variety of settings providing contributions to pediatric physical therapy within and beyond their individual practice settings. And graduates have contributed to pediatric physical therapy practice advancement through ABPTS certified pediatric specialization, ongoing research, PhD completion, advanced clinical certification, academic teaching, clinical teaching, mentoring in the UCA Pediatric Residency Program, presentation at regional and national levels, and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Residency alumni have been instrumental in contributing to the ongoing development of the Pediatric Residency Program by serving as mentors in the Program, as well as through participating in ongoing program development. Within their chosen practice settings, graduates of the Pediatric Residency Program have been instrumental in developing initiatives that have facilitated service provision to underserved populations. Examples include a community sports camp, pediatric wellness consultations and social media outreach to parents of children with special needs.
Completion and Retention Rates as of January 2026
Program completion rate = 100%
Program retention rate = 100%