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Research
The research mission of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at
Duke
University
is to develop high impact basic science, clinical science, social science, and translational research programs to advance the practice of physical therapy and improve the physical function, health, and quality of life of our patients . While building on the existing strengths and assets at Duke, the goal is to evolve the focus and breadth of our research activities towards an integrated and interdisciplinary program to ultimately develop the best models of clinical practice.
Our goal is to develop high-impact translational research programs in the clinical, basic, and social sciences that will advance the practice of physical therapy and improve the physical function, health, and quality of our patients. We believe that research is a fundamental part of developing the best educational programs and advancing clinical practice.
Objectives:
- Develop investigator-initiated research programs that generate new knowledge in the basic, clinical, and social sciences.
- Develop collaborative, interdisciplinary research programs that bridge scientific discovery and physical therapist practice.
- Support, develop, and advance physical therapist faculty for careers in research.
- Create a scholarly environment in which physical therapist students will learn to translate clinical and research evidence into physical therapist practice.
- Develop a DPT/PhD program to train the next generation of physical therapist researchers
- Develop leaders in research who are recognized locally, nationally, and internationally and who will impact future health policy.
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