UNM Physical Therapy Program

05/28/2026

Are you a health professional in New Mexico? Do you have student loans? Take a look at this scholarship opportunity!

The Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) offers eligible practicing healthcare professionals assistance with repaying outstanding student loans in exchange for working in designated New Mexico shortage areas.

Eligibility requirements include:
• Providing direct clinical care under New Mexico licensing laws
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• Being a bona fide U.S. citizen
• Being a New Mexico resident

The online application opens June 1, 2026, and closes July 31, 2026.

Don’t miss this opportunity to receive student loan repayment assistance while making a difference in New Mexico communities.

Click the link below for additional details and application information.

The purpose of the New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program is to provide repayment for outstanding student loans of practicing health professionals.

05/16/2026

Congratulations to our newest PT Doctors! 🎉🎓

Over the past several years, your hard work, perseverance, and sacrifice have led to this incredible milestone. As you look back on your journey, we hope you realize that every challenge and accomplishment was worth it. This achievement is also a testament to the family, friends, mentors, and classmates who stood beside you with encouragement and support along the way.

Be proud of all that you have accomplished and the opportunities that now await. On behalf of the UNM DPT Program, we wish you continued success and happiness as you begin this exciting new chapter!

05/06/2026

As our graduating class prepares to take the next step in their professional journeys, there is a deep sense of pride and fulfillment that comes with completing such a rigorous doctoral program. This achievement reflects not only the dedication and perseverance of our students, but also the unwavering commitment of our faculty to delivering a curriculum designed to set them up for success.
Beyond a sense of accomplishment, this experience helps shape the standard of excellence and passion our graduates carry forward into the physical therapy profession.
One of our soon-to-be graduates' shares—“Thank you for everything. You’ve built an amazing program. I’ve told you this before, but I’ll say it again. Almost all of my years in school felt like it was a waste of time. It wasn't until I was in the DPT program at UNM that I truly knew without a shadow if a doubt that the education being provided was truly excellent and worth my time."
Congratulations to our graduates, we can't wait to see what you accomplish!👏

05/03/2026

We are so proud of our student’s accomplishments! Also shout out to the faculty and staff for leading the way!

Podcast Episode · ACAPT FlexCast: Conversations in Academic Physical Therapy · April 21 · 43m

04/29/2026

We welcomed the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy to campus for three days of a board retreat this week. The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to excellence in physical therapist education programs as a whole. ACAPT's core purpose is to lead physical therapy in the pursuit of academic excellence.

Did you know that that UNM is a member of this Council and that 92% of all PT academic programs are members?

04/25/2026

Official photo of APTA Advocacy Day Capitol Hill in DC. This is New Mexico (including UNM DPT students) in Congresswomen Stansbury’s office. Speaking on PT access issues.

04/24/2026

We are proud to recognize our students who were selected to attend APTA Capitol Hill Advocacy Day at Washington D.C.! Their selection alone speaks to their professionalism and commitment to advancing the physical therapy profession.

During their time on Capitol Hill, they gained valuable insight into the importance of advocacy and the role APTA plays in representing and supporting our field. They approached every moment with enthusiasm, remained fully engaged throughout the experience, and represented not only our program but the profession of physical therapy with excellence.

Our students had the opportunity to speak directly with Senator Martin Heinrich, Senator Ben Ray Lujan, State representatives Melanie Stansbury and Teresa Leger Fernandez where they shared their perspectives and advocated for meaningful solutions to challenges impacting the PT field.

Their reflections highlight the impact of this experience:
“We need to be the change” — emphasizing the importance of pushing for policies that expand the scope of physical therapy and inspiring the next generation to continue this ongoing work.
“Our voice matters even as students” — a powerful reminder that advocacy starts now, not later.

We couldn’t be more proud of their leadership, passion, and commitment to shaping the future of physical therapy.

04/24/2026

New FlexCast Episode Is Live: What It Takes: Strategies Behind 100% NPTE Pass Rates

What does it actually take to prepare students for success on the NPTE?

In this episode of FlexCast, we’re joined by Beth Moody-Jones, PT, DPT, EdD, MS, OCS (University of New Mexico Albuquerque) and Jessica Cammarata, DPT, EdD, NCS (Saint Francis University), whose programs have achieved 100% first-time pass rates.

They break down the strategies behind their success and provide practical, proven approaches to strengthen student outcomes.

Listen now on Apple and Spotify.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acapt-flexcast-conversations-in-academic-physical-therapy/id1862153884
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LWsOo2WzPxWZ7kFwE1Aex?si=854f1dc0428f495c&nd=1&dlsi=9f20cd2e8147493c

02/18/2026

For the first time in our history…… Lobo DPT students have achieved a remarkable ranking. Our first time NPTE pass rate for 2024-2025 is ranked number 1 out all programs! We share this achievement with only 6 other schools! Way to go LOBOS! Kudos to all students, faculty and staff! It takes a village to achieve this phenomenal outcome but ultimately it all goes back to our students hard work, resilience and grit! So proud!

02/13/2026

Class of 2027 doing the CSM thing!