The Geriatric Residency Program provides practicing physical therapists with advanced training in geriatrics:
The program also places an emphasis on using research and the literature to maintain practice within the scope of evidence-based physical therapy.
UPMC Rehabilitation Institute funds the program, housed within the following:
Licensed physical therapists that have already completed an entry-level program who want to:
The Geriatric Residency Program runs 16 successive months starting in August.
As part of the "Continuing Education” Plan of Study, you will participate in a planned Geriatric Residency Program curriculum.
Along with advanced coursework, you will attend:
Amanda McKenna, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA
Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Certified Exercise Expert for the Aging Adult
Geriatric Residency Program Director, UPMC St. Margaret Hospital
412-784-4050
mckennaal2@upmc.edu
Core Faculty:
To learn more, contact Amanda McKenna, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA — Geriatric Residency Program Director:
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