Pediatric Residency Program

1. Must hold a current Physical Therapist (PT) license in Colorado
2. Applicants licensed in another state may apply, provided they are willing to obtain Colorado PT licensure by endorsement within 5 days of accepting the position
3. Applicants completing a DPT program during the application cycle must be eligible to take the NPTE by April and obtain a passing score
4. Must have graduated from a fully accredited DPT program in the U.S. or Canada, or be on track to graduate by June
5. Pediatric PT experience is recommended but not required
6. Applicants should demonstrate a clear interest and career vision for specializing in Pediatric Physical Therapy
7. At the start of the residency, the resident must have an active APTA membership and membership in the Pediatric Section

The 13-month Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency provides advanced clinical, didactic, and professional training for licensed physical therapists seeking specialization in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Residents gain experience across Children’s Hospital Colorado inpatient and outpatient services, Aurora Public Schools, Denver RISE School, early intervention, and Adam’s Camp, with at least 150 hours of structured clinical mentorship. The program also includes pediatric coursework, multidisciplinary teamwork, DPT student teaching, research and scholarship opportunities, professional development, and preparation for the ABPTS Pediatric Clinical Specialist (PCS) examination.

1. Applications are submitted through RF-PTCAS, the centralized application system
2. For the 2027–2028 residency, applications must be submitted and complete by December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM
3. Applications must be verified in RF-PTCAS by January 15, 2027 to be considered for an interview
4. Complete the RF-PTCAS application and all required supplemental application components
5. Pay the required University of Colorado supplemental application fee of $80
6. Complete and verified applications are reviewed by an admissions committee
7. Top candidates are invited for an initial Zoom interview in January
8. A second virtual and/or onsite interview may be conducted in February
9. The program participates in a residency Match process
10. Programs and applicants rank each other, and final Match results are released on the established Match date in early March
11. The program accepts one resident per year