Application Requirements
Applicants must apply online by March 2, 2026 using the Residency-Fellowship Centralized Application (RF-PTCAS).
Application Requirements include:
- Completed Application
- Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Must have graduated from or a recent May/June graduate from a CAPTE- approved school
- Must be a licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Missouri or eligible to become licensed in the State of Missouri by August 1
- Official Transcript from DPT Program
- CV or Resume that includes:
- Clinical Experiences
- Professional Experiences
- Awards/Honors
- Three Letters of Recommendation- 1 Academic and 1 Clinical Reference are Required
- Three Essay Questions
- Level 1 Pelvic Floor course is required before beginning Program
Candidates will be extended interview request following a committee review. Interviews for selected applicants will be held virtually in late January to February. Offers are extended shortly following candidate interviews.
The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate or a physical therapist with one year of work experience and an interest in women’s health. Applicants should have some exposure to women’s health through work or clinical education. All applicants must have graduated from a CAPTE approved school.
Admissions Process
The 2026-2027 Women’s Health Residency Program application deadline is March 2, 2026. Please contact spitznaglet@wustl.edu if you have questions regarding the 2026-2027 Residency Program.
The admissions committee reviews all applications. Applicants considered suitable candidates are asked to interview with the committee, Program Director, Program Coordinator, Clinical Director, Education Director, and mentors. After interviews are completed, the admissions committee reviews the applicants and sends an offer letter and the resident handbook to the best candidates. For the 2026 cohort, we will be accepting up to 2 candidates. The desired candidate is asked to respond to the offer within one week. If the candidate is accepting the offer, a signed copy of the offer letter with an attestation of having reviewed the residency handbook is required.
Please contact spitznaglet@wustl.edu if you have any questions.