MENU American Board of Physical Therapy Education Residency and Fellowship Search Search ABOUT ABPTRFE FOR PARTICIPANTS FOR PROGRAMS DIRECTORY OF PROGRAMS By using this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. To find out more visit our privacy policy. Accept Cookies American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education Welcome to ABPTRFE The American Physical Therapy Association recognizes the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education as the agency for the accreditation of physical therapist residency and fellowship education programs. The ABPTRFE accreditation process is based on the fundamental principle of peer review that enables physical therapists and non-physical therapists from within higher education to make recommendations essential in assuring quality residency/fellowship programs for all participants. The process is guided by transparent standards that are established collaboratively by member programs and professional peers. ABPTRFE is a proud member of the Association of Specialized & Professional Accreditors. More About ABPTRFE COVID-19 Resources Access guidance for programs during this global pandemic. March 26, 2020: ABPTRFE analyzed survey results from programs, and published guidance of other specialized and professional accreditors related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including CAPTE. Access ABPTRFE's virtual site visit policy. April 16, 2020: For residency and fellowship education programs whose on-site visits have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ABPTRFE voted to provide these programs the option of undergoing a virtual site visit. By the Numbers Number of Programs (1999-2020) updated 10/1/21 347 Accredited Residency Programs 6,262 Residency Program Graduates 46 Accredited Fellowship Programs 2,458 Fellowship Program Graduates Do you need help? 800-999-2782 Contact Us Facebook Twitter Youtube Related APTA Sites APTA APTA Career Center APTA Centennial APTA Learning Center APTA Store ABPTS ACAPT CAPTE ChoosePT.com Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Guide to Physical Therapist Practice PTJ Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry PTPAC Related Organizations 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100 | Alexandria, VA | 22305-3085 800-999-2782 For Advertisers, Exhibitors, and Sponsors | For Media All contents © 2021 American Physical Therapy Association. All rights reserved. Use of this and other APTA websites constitutes acceptance of our Terms & Conditions. Privacy Policy | Disclaimer About APTA | Jobs at APTA Find your chapter or section