Clinical Education Clinical Education Program Summary Students of Slippery Rock University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program attend four clinical affiliations throughout their three years of study. This is a five week affiliation. Students spend approximately 16 weeks at one facility for each of these residencies. Students are required to complete one of their residencies in acute care and one in rehabilitation. The University maintains contracts with over 250 hospitals and clinics in the United States.
Sites are also available in Hawaii and Scotland.
Popular sites continue to be located in California, Colorado, Florida, and Arizona. For students who choose to remain close to school for their affiliations, we have agreements with over 25 sites in the city of Pittsburgh, and many more throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.