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: Suzann K. Campbell

Friday, September 18, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CST
3265 Medical Sciences Center or Zoom

Community presentation: “Why Does It Take So Long for Research That Can Transform Practice to Move Into the Clinic?”
Speaker: Suzann K. Campbell, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Registration not required. The lecture will be recorded and posted after the event.

DPT Meet the Program

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9–11 a.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: Cathy Ciolek

September 26, 2025
Speaker: Cathy Ciolek, PT, DPT, FAPTA, FNAP, President – APTA Geriatrics

Watch Ciolek’s lecture

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 Fritz’s lecture