Are you passionate about helping people? Do you want to be part of a program that trains physical therapists who are committed to patient-centered care and community service? The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at PCOM Georgia (Suwanee, GA) can help you meet these goals.
We develop practitioners who excel in the practice of physical therapy while taking a holistic approach to patient care. Our program is not just about becoming a physical therapist; it's about committing to lifelong learning and growth, and making a positive impact on the communities you serve. Join us as we work to transform lives and promote well-being.
The mission of the physical therapy program at PCOM Georgia is to prepare individuals who demonstrate excellence in the practice of physical therapy, emphasize a “whole person" approach to patient management, commit to the advancement of knowledge and intellectual growth and engage in the well-being of the community.
Our program is designed to be completed in eight trimesters. Our students complete classroom and clinical experiences. Visit our course sequence and curriculum page for additional details.
As a student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, you will train at our Suwanee, Georgia location in our modern, 12,000-square-foot Physical Therapy Education Center. The Center features state-of-the-art equipment as well as laboratories, classrooms, study spaces and more.
The PCOM Department of Physical Therapy is committed to:
“PCOM's commitment to diversity, while also taking a holistic approach to health care, strongly appealed to me.”
Joye Leader, DPT '21
“The physical therapy program at PCOM Georgia emphasized treating the person as a human first and not just the diagnosis or injury they have.”
Tatum Wilson, DPT '21
“I chose PCOM Georgia because it was the perfect fit for me. I have built life-long friendships here as well as lifelong mentors.”
Shivam Patel, DPT '22
“PCOM has helped me accomplish my goals by giving me the proper resources through clinical experiences, networking opportunities, accountability and relationships needed to succeed.”
Zelma Angelique Estrada-Womack, DPT '23
“From the moment I walked in, I felt like I belonged… PCOM Georgia felt supportive, comfortable and student-focused. I knew that environment would challenge me—and that's exactly what I was looking for in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program.”
Sarah Grady, DPT '25
PCOM is committed to helping students maximize funding sources and minimize student debt. Visit our Office of Financial Aid section to learn about cost of attendance for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, types of aid available and how to apply for financial aid. Prospective students may also view program costs and student loan debt information in the PCOM Doctor of Physical Therapy Financial Fact Sheet.
Tuition CalculatorVisit the physical therapy program application requirements page to learn about the degree requirements, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores and other important admissions-related information.
The graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at PCOM Georgia will:
Physical therapy is one of the fastest growing professions with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a national growth rate of 11 percent between 2024 and 2034.
Growth in Georgia (2022-2032) is predicted to be 19 percent according to labor market projections. Approximately 370 positions for qualified physical therapists will be open annually in Georgia during this period.
The Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy at PCOM Georgia is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 770-682-2368 or email ptinfo@pcom.edu.
