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Prosthetics & Orthotics Degree Program
Bachelor of Science (BS)
The UW P&O Program is planning to move to the Master's level beginning with the class entering fall of 2011. The current plan is to phase out the Bachelor's program, with the final Bachelor's class applying and entering in 2010. More information will be forthcoming. In the meantime, please call or email the P&O program office for details (206-616-8586, pando96@u.washington.edu).
The prosthetist-orthotist is a member of the Rehabilitation health care team, which also includes physicians, surgeons, physical and occupational therapists, psychologists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and other appropriate specialists. Team members work together with physically challenged individuals to enhance their daily life and increase their functional abilities.
The University of Washington's Prosthetics & Orthotics Degree Program is recognized as a broad, undifferentiated degree requiring the acquisition of general knowledge and basic skills in all applicable domains of medicine. The current practice of prosthetics & orthotics therapy emphasizes collaboration with other allied health care professionals, the patient, and the patient’s family and caregiver.
To learn more about the Prosthetics & Orthotics Program at the University of Washington, please explore the links below:
Application Deadlines
Applications for the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency are due November 30, 2009.
Deadlines to apply to our graduate and undergraduate degree programs are:
- Rehab Science (PhD):
January 15, 2010 - Occupational Therapy:
January 15, 2010 - Physical Therapy:
December 15, 2009 - Prosthetics & Orthotics:
January 15, 2010
An Interview with
Mark Guthrie, PhD
Dr. Mark Guthrie, Associate Professor and Division Head for Physical Therapy (PT), has been a member of the University of Washington faculty since 1983.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Washington State University, and both his Master of Physical Therapy and his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Washington. Read more...
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