St. Catherine University DPT Program

St. Catherine University DPT Program
St. Catherine University
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program St. DPT Program Mission:

Consistent with the mission of St.

Kate’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program enables you to be a highly competent, ethical, evidence-based clinician prepared to lead and influence within the profession of physical therapy, the healthcare environment, and the broader global community. Our physical therapy doctoral graduates enter one of the fastest-growing areas in healthcare with the ability to practice in a broad range of in

patient, outpatient, and community-based settings, working to promote environments and social structures that support optimal health. Catherine University, the DPT Program creates a transformative learning environment that enables graduates to be highly competent, ethical, evidence-based clinicians prepared to lead, influence and serve within the profession of physical therapy, the healthcare environment, and the broader global community

Congratulations to Rachel Vohs Nead, PT, DPT (St. Kate's DPT Class of 2008) as she received the Weightman Excellence in ...
05/11/2026

Congratulations to Rachel Vohs Nead, PT, DPT (St. Kate's DPT Class of 2008) as she received the Weightman Excellence in Physical Therapy Award at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute this past fall!

Congratulations to Rachel Vohs Nead, PT at Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, for receiving the 2nd annual Weightman Excellence in Physical Therapy Award!

This award was created by Maggie Weightman, PT, PhD and her family to honor outstanding PTs and PTAs at CKRI on the Abbott Northwestern Campus who demonstrate clinical excellence, leadership and advocacy.

Dr. Weightman dedicated over 30 years to physical therapy and research at ANW, and this award continues her legacy by supporting professional growth and education in the field.

Join us in celebrating Rachel and all the incredible PTs making a difference every day!

Congratulations to Tim Mann, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, GCS (St. Kate's DPT Class of 2015) from TRIA Physical Therapy in Woodbur...
05/08/2026

Congratulations to Tim Mann, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, GCS (St. Kate's DPT Class of 2015) from TRIA Physical Therapy in Woodbury, as he was recently featured in the Member Recognition section of the APTA MN E-News (see image below). Dr. Mann presented "Low Back Pain: Evaluation and Treatment Strategies for the Modern Physical Therapist" at the APTA MN Spring Conference.

Professor Holly Clynch (St. Kate's PTA Programs) and Aviva Silverman (St. Kate's DPT 2nd year student) recently attended...
05/04/2026

Professor Holly Clynch (St. Kate's PTA Programs) and Aviva Silverman (St. Kate's DPT 2nd year student) recently attended APTA's Capitol Hill Day in Washington DC. Thank you both for representing the profession!

On Mondays we wear green" All neuro faculty happened to twin this past Monday wearing green and black. Being deep into D...
04/30/2026

On Mondays we wear green" All neuro faculty happened to twin this past Monday wearing green and black. Being deep into DPT 5040, the primary neurologic examination course in the program, it is no wonder our brains were in synch! And yes, this picture makes the shirts look blue, but we swear they were green! Perception is tricky that way...

Best of luck to our third year DPT students that will be taking their National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) this week. W...
04/27/2026

Best of luck to our third year DPT students that will be taking their National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) this week. We are proud of all that you have accomplished and are confident you will do well!

Congratulations to the students and faculty of St. Kate’s DPT and PTA programs that recently participated in and present...
04/27/2026

Congratulations to the students and faculty of St. Kate’s DPT and PTA programs that recently participated in and presented at the APTA MN Annual Conference – Minnesota in Motion.

Congratulations to Gillian Durand and Rylie Turnquist, as they were recently recognized for their outstanding student ac...
04/24/2026

Congratulations to Gillian Durand and Rylie Turnquist, as they were recently recognized for their outstanding student achievement and received the APTA MN Outstanding Student Award for St. Kate's. Congratulations, well deserved!

St. Kate's and University of Minnesota DPT programs collaborated at the Hennepin Healthcare American Indian Youth Stetho...
04/22/2026

St. Kate's and University of Minnesota DPT programs collaborated at the Hennepin Healthcare American Indian Youth Stethoscopes Summit over the past weekend. There was a strong turnout with more than 100 K-12 students participating! Excellent work!

Congratulations to DPT Program Director and Associate Professor Jennifer Biggs PT, PhD, MPH, CWS on her recent Seed Coal...
04/17/2026

Congratulations to DPT Program Director and Associate Professor Jennifer Biggs PT, PhD, MPH, CWS on her recent Seed Coalition Civic Educator Award! The Civic Educator Award recognizes faculty that "model civic responsibility by supporting students' civic development and strengthening a culture of engagement on campus through their teaching, mentorship, or leadership." To learn more about the Seed Coalition and read more about the award, please visit: https://seed-coalition.org/programs/community/awards/2026awardees/

St. Kate's DPT Program was recently named one of U.S. News & World Report Best for 2026 (Top 25%)
04/15/2026

St. Kate's DPT Program was recently named one of U.S. News & World Report Best for 2026 (Top 25%)

Calling all PTs and PTAs 📣We’re inviting you to participate in a quick research survey—your input helps advance the prof...
04/13/2026

Calling all PTs and PTAs 📣

We’re inviting you to participate in a quick research survey—your input helps advance the profession and improve patient care.

Take the survey here:
https://redcapweb.stkate.edu/surveys/?s=NDHHCLT9F8XJCMCA

Feel free to share with colleagues!

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