DPT Events

From visiting lecturers to golf outings, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) events aim to showcase the program for prospective students, educate current students and build relationships with alumni. Check out our upcoming events. We’d love to see you at one soon!

Upcoming Events

DPT Visiting Lecturer: Cathy Ciolek

September 26, 2025

Speaker: Cathy Ciolek, PT, DPT, FAPTA, FNAP, President – APTA Geriatrics

Cathy Ciolek has been a physical therapist for over 35 years and has been board-certified as a geriatric clinical specialist since 1996. She previously served as regional director for the Pennsylvania Restraint Reduction Initiative (PARRI), providing education and consultation for issues related to well-being (falls, engagement, medication reduction) to nursing homes throughout the state of Pennsylvania via a CMS grant. Before that role, Dr. Ciolek was an assistant professor and director of clinical education for the Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware. Throughout her career, she has practiced as a physical therapist in acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing, home health, and continuing care retirement facilities.

Topic: “Incorporating brain health into patients’ plan of care across the lifespan”

DPT Meet the Program

Saturday, September 27, 2025  10 a.m.-12 p.m. (CST)

Registration is required for this hybrid event, which will include an overview of admissions, research, clinical education, the DPT-MPH dual degree and a Q&A with current students. Facility tours are available for in-person attendees.

Email dptadmissions@med.wisc.edu

Past Events

DPT Visiting Lecturer: Chad Cook

September 20, 2024

Speaker: Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT

DPT Visiting Lecturer: Mary Massery

September 22, 2023

Speaker: Mary Massery, PT, DPT, DSc

UW–Madison PT Alumni Coalition Community Visiting Lecture

September 30, 2022

Speaker: Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Watch the lecture