Doctor of Physical Therapy program


July 13, 2026

UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Ranked No. 1 in First-Time National Board Pass Rates

David Wise

The UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2026 poses in their regalia on the UAMS Northwest Campus lawn.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is ranked first in the nation for First-Time National Board Pass Rates, as reported by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.


August 26, 2025

UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 Achieves 100% First-Time Pass Rate on National Licensing Exam

David Wise

The UAMS Physical Therapy Class of 2025 poses in their caps and gowns on the lawn of the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 has achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), marking the third consecutive year that the program has reached this milestone. The exam, taken at the end of July, serves as the national…


September 9, 2024

Physical Therapy Class of 2024 Achieves 100% First-Attempt Pass Rate on Board Exams

David Wise

Photo of the UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2024

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2024 accomplished a remarkable feat by achieving a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Board Exam. All seven graduating classes in the UAMS Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Health Professions have had an overall pass…