University of Delaware Physical Therapy

01/16/2026

The University of Delaware Physical Therapy Department welcomes Jonathan Wood to the faculty this spring semester.

Wood joins UDPT as an assistant professor after earning his doctorate in biomechanics and movement science from the University of Delaware and wrapping up a postdoctoral fellowship at Jefferson Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute.

His research focuses on neurological diseases and motor learning to improve rehabilitation.

Learn more about Wood and what inspired him to pursue a career in PT research ⬇️

🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wYSje

01/16/2026

01/15/2026

🌟Alumni Highlight🌟

Meet Andy Smith, PT, DPT! Andy graduated from UDPT in 2021 and is a current PhD student in the Muscle and Tendon Performance Lab!

01/08/2026

✨Student Highlight✨

Meet Manuel Agcaoili, UDPT Class of 2026!

Manuel talks about his reasons for choosing UDPT, what excites him about the profession of physical therapy, the setting he sees himself working in, and gives advice to current and future PT students!

12/16/2025

The O&P Foundation's monthly ⭐ Impact Spotlight ⭐ series shines a light on the incredible work being done by our scholarship, grant, and award recipients as well as the impact that the funding has had on their professional journey so far!

This month, we celebrate Dr. Jaclyn 'Meg' Sions, Associate Professor at the University of Delaware in the Department of Physical Therapy and Director of the University's Interdisciplinary Outpatient Limb Loss Clinic.

💙 Learn more about Meg's incredible work in her Impact Spotlight: https://oandpfoundation.dm.networkforgood.com/emails/the-o-p-foundation-impact-spotlight-02ba9796-7170-4428-8825-2f25ad9bff44

12/03/2025

TIDE is now accepting applications from occupational and physical therapy professional students (MOT, MSOT, OTD, DPT) (Applications due February 28, 2026) as well as applications from faculty scientists (Applications due March 28, 2026). See original post for link for additional information and to apply.

The TIDE Program is now accepting applications from graduate students and faculty trainees!

Learn more and apply here: https://tideprogram.wixsite.com/my-site/applications

12/03/2025

THANK YOU! 💛💙

We are incredibly grateful for your generous contributions and support for the ACE Pathway DPT students this !

If you didn’t get a chance to donate, our fundraising page is still live!

🔗 Link is in our bio to learn more about our fundraising efforts or to donate!

12/02/2025

Happy ! 💛💙

Join us in the spirit of giving by supporting the UDPT Accelerated Clinical Education (ACE) Pathway!

Your generosity directly helps our future residents with funding for the additional coursework and training required to complete the residency. This innovative program is the first of its kind and has the potential to transform the professional learning continuum and advance the future of Physical Therapy!

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more and give today!

11/21/2025

A day in the life of DPT2 Karli Chancey!!

Follow Karli through her busy day and see what it’s like to be a UDPT student commuting from home!

11/19/2025

✨UDPT merch fundraiser!!! ✨

Support UDPT in fundraising for the Marquette Challenge! Purchase a mug, tote bag, and/or tumbler just in time for the holidays and for the class of 2025 graduation!

Orders will be accepted until November 21st at 10AM and can be placed here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJQJvWMqFH9nOST1MmISXwzOFxeSJrvlXchjNNW8iA1zjgew/viewform

Venmo -Bubczyk to place your order!

Items will NOT be shipped and must be picked up from STAR Campus. Two separate pick up dates and times will be arranged!

11/10/2025

The Delaware Stroke Studies group has released their fall 2025 newsletter!!

🌟 Len Donahue is pictured performing a finger-to-nose coordination test with UDPT students!

🌟This Newsletter is dedicated to Tim Greene, who has been a valued participant in the research program since 2005!

🌟Chris Wolfe, an active participant in the program since 2015, answers some questions about his recovery journey!

🌟 Regina has been exercising at the Exercise Physiology Gym in STAR tower!

🌟 Dr. Fabrizio Sergi is highlighted on his studies on how robotics and other assistive technologies can support rehabilitation after stroke and other neuromotor conditions!

🌟 PhD students Rebecca Nikonowicz and Cody Helm are seen fitting participant Don Mann into a robotic device before his Functional MRI (fMRI)!

🌟 Congratulations to Joanna Hoh, a 5th year PhD student in the BIOMS program who just welcomed her first baby girl in September!

Link to the full newsletter is in our bio!