Exceptional care for all types of athletes
The University of Utah Sports Physical Therapy Residency program prepares graduates to excel in a wide variety of athletic practice settings. In addition to clinical practice in the exceptional University of Utah Health system with access to vast University resources, residents work with University of Utah Athletics & Sport Clubs, local high school teams, and a number of local amateur and professional organizations.
This 13.5-month program includes direct patient care; mentoring with expert clinicians, many of whom are board-certified clinical specialists in sports and/or orthopaedic PT; targeted didactics; short and long-term athletics rotations, including on-field patient management; teaching in the University of Utah Masters of Athletic Training program; clinical research opportunities and mentorship; and, a variety of other professional development opportunities.
Our Mission
The mission of the University of Utah Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program is to develop advanced practitioners of sports rehabilitation who excel in clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and athlete-centered care across diverse patient populations. Our program fosters professional excellence, teaching, and individualized development, preparing residents to provide exceptional care within multi-disciplinary teams. Graduates will be well-equipped to be leaders in sports physical therapy and champions of athlete health and performance.
Accreditation
Accreditation: ABPRFE (since 2020).
Basic Information
Financial Considerations
Admission
Application due
November 17
Preview Days and Interviews
January
Match Date
March 1
We are participating in the standardized Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program Match for the upcoming application cycle. The residency match is a process where residency applicants and residency programs both rank each other in order of preference. A computer algorithm then matches applicants with the highest-ranked program on their list that has also ranked them. All communication regarding this match process will come through the EXXAT Match Program once applicants receive an interview offer.
Orientation / Program start
Third Monday of June
Application
Submit applications online through RF-PTCAS.
Minimum applicant requirements
Eligible for UT licensure / hospital credentialing by mid- to late May (must take NPTE no later than April)
By start date, residents must have current certification in Basic Life Support as well as Emergency Medical Response (EMR) or Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA). This requirement is waived if the applicant has current certification or licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician, certification or licensure as a Paramedic, or current certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Credentialing (NATABOC) (certified within past 10 years, and eligible for AT licensure in UT).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Utah Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program and University of Utah, are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or protected veteran’s status. The Residency Program and associated institutions all comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to privacy and confidentiality.
Program Introduction Video
Meet The Team
Katharine Blumenthal, PT, DPT, OCS
Board-certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Joshua David Fuhriman, PT, DPT, ATC
Board-certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Leadership
Joshua David Fuhriman, PT, DPT, ATC
Board-certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Residents
Contact Us
Program Coordinator
David Bennion, PT, DPT