DPT Events

From visiting lecturers to golf outings, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) events aim to showcase the program for prospective students, educate current students and build relationships with alumni. Check out our upcoming events. We’d love to see you at one soon!

Upcoming Events

Bucky’s Race for Rehab

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11 a.m.

The annual 5K run/walk and 3K wheel/walk, held on the University of Wisconsin Marching Band’s practice field, is a DPT program student organization event. Funds raised are used for the neurorehabilitation pro bono clinic, professional development and other student educational opportunities.

Register by March 22

DPT Program Open House

Saturday, April 5, 2025 1:30-3 p.m.

Drop in to see our facilities, learn about the program and connect with current students and faculty! No registration is required. This event is held in conjunction with the 2025 UW–Madison Science Expeditions.


Past Events

DPT Visiting Lecturer: Chad Cook

September 20, 2024

Speaker: Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT

Chad Cook is a professor in the physical therapy division at Duke University, with appointments in the population health sciences department and the orthopaedic surgery department. He is the director of the Duke Center of Excellence in Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

Topic: “Active versus Passive Treatments for Musculoskeletal Disorders: An Exploration of the Evidence”

DPT Visiting Lecturer: Mary Massery

September 22, 2023

Speaker: Mary Massery, PT, DPT, DSc

UW–Madison PT Alumni Coalition Community Visiting Lecture

September 30, 2022

Speaker: Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Watch the lecture