- Unique opportunities:
- Six weeks of clinical and on the field experience with the New Orleans Saints professional football organization
- Experience providing physical therapy services for the Dixie National Rodeo
- Experience providing physical therapy services for the International Ballet Competition (every 4 years)
Application
Applications for the residency are accepted from October through December, prior to the beginning of the residency in late June. Experienced physical therapists and new graduates are encouraged to apply. The residency accepts applications through the centralized application service for residency/fellowship education (RF-PTCAS). Visit RF-PTCAS for specifics on required application materials and to begin the application process.
The University of Mississippi Medical Center Physical Therapy Residency in Sports will be participating in the standardized Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program Match for the upcoming application cycle. This process will fill our one available Resident position for our upcoming start date: June 20, 2025. All communication regarding this match process will come through the Match program, EXXAT, if you receive an interview offer. Good luck, and we look forward to reviewing your application!
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For more information
If you are considering applying to the UMMC residency program in sports physical therapy, contact the program director for more information regarding the opportunities provided by the residency.
Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS)
Associate Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
School of Health Related Professions
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216