Application and Selection Process
Prerequisites
Applicants to the Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency program must possess the following:
- Current licensure as a physical therapist in the State of Michigan or anticipated licensure
upon graduation from an accredited physical therapy program. License must be active upon
the start of residency. - Meet all Henry Ford Health employment requirements, which may include, but is not limited
to, a criminal background check, health screening and pre- and post-employment drug
screening
Application Materials
Applicants are required to submit the following items prior to the application deadline to be
considered for selection into the program:
- Essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Transcript (unofficial) from entry level physical therapy academic program
Admission to Program
In addition to meeting the required prerequisites, applicants will be evaluated and selected based
on the following criteria:
- Academic Education
- Clinical Experience in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Structured Interview Results