Criteria and Requirements 

Candidates must meet the following criteria: 

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program prior to the start of residency 
• New graduates must take the NBPTE exam on or before the April test date 
• Valid Maryland physical therapy license prior to the start of the residency program 
• American Heart Association CPR Certification 

How to Apply 

Applications must be submitted through RF-PTCAS. Please note: 

• Applications must be submitted through RF-PTCAS. Please note:
• Applications open on October 1, 2025
• Application deadline is Spring 2026
• Program start date: July 2026
• Early application is encouraged, as exceptional candidates may be interviewed and selected before the application deadline. 

• The American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) has created a Financial Fact Sheet to provide financial transparency to applicants on the true costs to undergo residency and fellowship education.