Admissions

All applicants must:

• Complete the online, centralized application on the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship on RF-PTCAS website.
• Be eligible for and obtain licensure as a physical therapist in Maryland.
• Hold a current CPR certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Application Deadline

February 1

Application Fee

All applicants pay a centralized application fee directly to RF-PTCAS. In addition, the supplemental, non-refundable JHH application fee is $50.

Admission Requirements

1) Education Requirements

Graduation from a CAPTE-accredited, entry-level physical therapist degree program prior to matriculation into the residency program.

3) Curriculum Vitae

Include a current copy of your CV. At least one year of clinical experience is preferred. However, new graduates may apply.

4) Recommendations

Three professional letters of recommendation are required, which must include a letter from:

• A practicing physical therapist
• A faculty member from the applicant’s PT degree program

5) Official Transcripts

Please submit an official transcript from the school from which your physical therapy degree was earned. Additional information is located in the RF-PTCAS application.

6) Personal Statement

Compose a narrative describing your reasons for applying to the JHH/GW Pediatric Residency program, including your academic objectives, career goals, and related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities. Consider the following questions in developing your response:

• Why have you chosen to apply to the JHH/GW Pediatric Residency program? 
• How do you believe this program will facilitate the accomplishment of your professional goals? 
• What challenges do you anticipate with your involvement in this residency program?

7) Interview

Qualified candidates will be selected to interview for the JHH/GW Pediatric Residency. The interview process is designed to evaluate each candidate's communication skills, maturity level, match to the JHH/GW mission, and his or her understanding of the role of physical therapy in today's health care environment. The interview occurs in-person on the JHH campus in March.

Admissions Timeline

Miscellaneous Information

Each resident is responsible for the purchase of personal textbooks, scrubs, and incidental supplies. Residents must plan for living expenses and transportation to clinical and teaching facilities across the D.C. metro area