What is the Fellowship Program? Advance your knowledge and clinical skills with the highest level of clinical training. Become a clinical expert and a Fellow in the American Academy in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. Fellowship Programs. Advance your knowledge and clinical skills with the highest level of clinical training. Become a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists and a contributing leader to the profession. Since 2000, the Fellowship Program has been accredited by the APTA as a postprofessional clinical fellowship in orthopaedic manual physical therapy. The American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy has continuously recognized the NAIOMT program since 1998. Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship Learn how to treat the most challenging cases There are some patients with limited range of motion or conditions with chronic pain that makes traditional physical therapy practices ineffective, if not impossible. Eric serves as adjunct faculty for IOMT. He is a graduate of IOMT Level II, Class of 2001. In addition to IOMT, Eric is on the Faculty of the Boston University Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship. Eric also serves as the Co-Director of Clinical Education for ProEx Physical Therapy.
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Mission Statement:
The mission of the Duke Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship is to develop and graduate practitioners, who by virtue of their critical thinking ability, clinical skills, diagnostic competence, and ethical standards are committed to promoting the optimum health and function of their clients, and who will serve the larger society and profession through teaching, administration and/or research.
The clinical fellowship program’s goals and objectives are directed toward an in-depth experience in the management of our patients across the lifespan and are based on Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Description of Advanced Specialty Practice (AAOMPT).
The goals of our Fellowship Program include:
- Advancement of the profession of physical therapy, specifically the practice of orthopaedic manual physical therapy
- Improvement of access for patients to qualified orthopaedic manual physical therapists
- Development of professional behaviors of our fellows, specifically in terms of lifelong learning, participating in the development and use of evidence to support our practice, and thoughtful application of manual therapy principles
Overview of Curriculum
- Direct 1:1 clinical mentoring in orthopedic manual physical therapy setting
- Research opportunities and conference presentations
- Physician Clinic & Surgery Observation opportunities
- Weekly Didactic Curriculum
- Assisting with Duke’s DPT program
Program Structure
- Duke Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship was started in 2007 and credentialed in 2009 in accordance with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) guidelines and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) standards.
- The program is a full-time, post-professional educational program spanning 12 months. The Fellow in Training becomes an employee of Duke and is employed at a reduced salary (with full benefits) to participate in the Fellowship.
- The program includes 30 hours per week of patient care (including 1:1 mentoring and clinical practice) and about 20 hours a week of didactic coursework, case reports, testing, etc.
- The fellowship incorporates both didactic learning experiences and clinical mentoring to elevate the PT to level of “master clinician.” As a part of a large teaching hospital, our program can offer a variety of unique learning experiences such as shadowing physicians, observing procedures, assisting with Duke’s DPT program and participating in research opportunities. After successful completion of the curriculum, the fellow in training is eligible to apply for fellow status with AAOMPT.
- Curricular Content
- I. Foundations
- a. History and Philosophy of OMPT
- b. Clinical Decision Making and Reasoning
- c. Patient and PT interaction
- d. History taking
- II. Foundations II
- a. Applied concepts in anatomy and physiology
- b. Applied concepts in biomechanics
- c. Neurophysiology of pain and pain education
- d. Applied concepts in manual therapy
- III. Differential Diagnosis
- a. Diagnostic accuracy
- b. Sequential manual therapy examination
- IV. Rehabilitation research
- a. Evidence-based practice
- b. Critical Analysis of rehabilitation research
- c. Performing research
- V. Diagnostic Imaging
- VI. Cervical Spine
- Unit VII. Orofacial Regional
- Unit VIII. Upper Quarter
- Unit IX. Thoracic Spine and Ribcage
- Unit X. Lumbosacral and Pelvic Girdle
- Unit XI. Lower Quarter
- Unit XII. Special Topics in OMT
- a. Gait Analysis
- b. Orthotic prescription and fabrication
- c. Pharmacology
- d. Chronic Pain management
- e. Women’s Health
- f. Preventive Care
- I. Foundations
Admission criteria:
- Completed Application which includes:
- Curriculum vitae
- Essay describing reasons for applying to the Fellowship Program
- Provide official copies of college transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendations
- Selected candidates will be invited for a campus interview which includes a practical clinical exam with a mock patient
- Must be a graduate of a CAPTE-accredited professional physical therapy curriculum or have had a state physical therapy board approve the applicants first-professional physical therapy program as “equivalent” to a US CAPTE accredited professional physical therapy program
- Meet the requirements for NC state licensure
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of orthopedic clinical experience OR have completed an APTA accredited Orthopaedic Residency Program OR board certified in Orthopaedics by the ABPTS.
Clinical Faculty
Program Director
Michael Schmidt, PT, DPT, OCS, GCS, FAAOMPT
[email protected]
Office Phone Number: (919) 668-1397
Office Phone Number: (919) 668-1397
OMPT Faculty
Michael Reiman, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, ATC, FAAOMPT, CSCS
Mail together completed application, essays, transcripts, recommendations and twenty-five dollar application fee made out to the Duke Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy in one envelope to the following address:
Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship
Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Duke University Medical Center
DUMC 3965
Durham, NC 27710
Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
Duke University Medical Center
DUMC 3965
Durham, NC 27710
Completed Application Packets must be received by December 1, 2019
For the August 1, 2020-July 31, 2021 fellowship
Do you accept new graduates into your fellowship program?
No, accredited Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy programs do not admit new graduates into these programs.
Do you require any specific continuing education coursework or other clinical experiences in order to apply?
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Candidates are required to have completed an orthopaedic residency program, have obtained ABPTS board certification as an orthopaedic clinical specialist, or demonstrate advanced skills in the area of orthopaedics for admission into the fellowship program
Are international physical therapists eligible to apply to your program?
Candidates must have or be eligible for a PT license in the state of in which they will be practicing (MA, NH, CT) and meet the additional requirements listed above.
How long is your program? When does the program start?
The Fellowship is approximately 12 months in duration. The clinical training begins in September and finishes in August of the following year. Our didactic training typically begins in August of each year in the form of webinars and can be accessed remotely from anywhere in the country. Fellows are expected to move to the Boston area prior to the start of the clinical training in mid-August to participate in the first 2 day skill development course.
Is the program full-time? What is the typical time requirement for fellows?
Yes, the program is full-time. There is no part-time option. In a typical week, fellows participate in clinical practice/clinical training approximately 35 hours per week. In addition, fellows participate in didactic training, teaching, and scholarship over the course of the year. Fellows should expect to devote approximately 45-50 hours per week (which includes clinical practice) to activities within the fellowship program.
Can you describe the schedule over the course of a typical week?
Each clinical site will have a schedule specific to that facility. The following schedule is provided as an example. Note: There will be didactic and lab training hours in addition to this schedule.
Can you describe the nature of the didactic training/coursework requirements?
The didactic training requires participation in the 6 two day skill development courses offered at Boston University, all 14 webinars which can be accessed remotely, bimonthly grand rounds, monthly journal club, and completion of the independent study modules.
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What is the annual salary of the fellow? Are benefits included?
The annual salary is comparable to a starting salary plus full benefits provided by the clinical facilities.
Will I have time to work beyond the hours required of the fellowship program?
Some clinicians may elect to work per diem, however scheduling is often constrained by the fellowship requirements. It is up to each individual fellow to decide if they can fulfill all the requirements of the fellowship program in addition to working additional hours.
How much mentoring does each fellow receive during the clinical training?
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Fellows receive at least 2.5-3 hours per week of direct 1:1 mentoring by experienced clinical faculty mentors who have fellowship status in the AAOMPT.
Can I apply after the application deadline?
No, we do not review applications received after the deadline.
What is the cost for the program?
The tuition for the fellowship program is $10,000. Fellows must pay for travel to Boston University to participate in 6 skill development courses of the didactic training.
Do you offer a “degree” as part of the fellowship?
Fellows do not receive a degree upon completion of the fellowship program.
Will I be able to apply for fellowship status after completing the program?
Yes, all fellows who complete the program will meet all requirements to obtain fellowship status in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.