DPT Student Resources
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health are dedicated to providing you resources to support your academic and career success and personal well-being.
Community
We are committed to creating a learning and working environment where all people feel valued, included and empowered. Our organizational values include respecting the rights, dignity, and differences of all, and working to ensure that with every person, every action and every time, we are building a collegial and respectful community.
Additional DEI Resources
- Advancing Diversity and Excellence in Physical Therapy (ADEPT) develops and supports pathways to excellence for young people from groups currently underrepresented in the physical therapy profession
- Science and Medicine Graduate Research Scholars: SciMed GRS coordinates professional development opportunities and community gatherings of underrepresented graduate scholars within science and medicine
- Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association
- Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers develop community-based health professions training programs and enhance health education resources across the state
- The Global Health Institute at UW–Madison improves health in Wisconsin and across the world through research, education and service
- UW–Madison Multicultural Student Center collaboratively strengthens and sustains an inclusive campus where all students, particularly students of color and other historically underserved students, are engaged and can realize an authentic Wisconsin experience
- Gender and Sexuality Campus Center supports LGBTQ+ students and their communities, providing education, outreach, advocacy and resources to improve campus climate and daily intersectional experiences
- University Veteran Services supports military-connected students by fostering personal transitions and pursuit of academic success
- First Generation Student Success helps students locate resources, connect with peers and faculty and feel supported throughout their college journey
Health and Wellness
Resources are available for students at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health to help maintain physical and mental health.
University Health Services
University Health Services (UHS) offers high-quality medical, mental health, prevention and wellness services to all UW–Madison students, including health professions students. Services include a primary care clinic and specialty clinics for immunizations, women’s health, travel and sexual health. For students requiring other types of specialty care, UHS can refer to providers off campus.
Peer Support
In the video, two DPT students share their experience acclimating to the program, managing the rigor of school and staying involved.
Financial Wellness
Managing your finances while meeting your academic requirements can be challenging. The UW School of Medicine and Public Health offers advising on financial aid and financial wellness, to ensure you are making the best possible decisions for your future. Reach out to Brianne Camacho, Director of Financial Aid and Financial Wellness Advising.
Emergency Financial Support
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, the school can assist health professions students by promoting financial wellness with limited support through the Health Professions Student Emergency Support Fund.
Emergency financial support is also available through the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Educational Technology
Your UW NetID is required to access MyUW, Canvas and OASIS.
MyUW
The central location for all your personal UW information, MyUW provides a dashboard where you can find your courses, email, academic records, financial information and more.
Canvas
Canvas is a web-based learning management system, used by UW–Madison educators and students to access and manage online course learning materials, quizzes and discussion boards.
OASIS
Your daily/weekly class schedule is available via the Online Access to Student Information and Scheduling (OASIS) platform. Access OASIS with your UW NetID.
DoIT
DoIT provides IT services and support to faculty, staff and students as well as their schools, divisions, departments and units. Technical support is available 7 days a week by phone, email, chat or in-person at 1210 W. Dayton Street.