Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the didactic component of the residency program?
A: The majority of the didactic coursework is completed through Neuroconsortium. The Neuroconsortium is a series of 26 webinars and five online lab modules. This is 100% remote learning. The Neuroconsortium also offers journal club and on demand “library content” webinars. The following mission statement is taken from the Neuroconsortium website:
Mission of Neurologic Physical Therapy Professional Education Consortium
- Promote the development of Neurologic Physical Therapy Clinical Education throughout the United States by offering a didactic education series that assists in preparation for specialty certification in Neurologic Physical Therapy.
- Promote the development of Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency Programs by offering the classroom/laboratory education that fulfills the didactic component of APTA residency credentialing requirements.
Q: Are there research opportunities?
A: Yes, there are opportunities for the resident to be involved in research. The UW Health Neurologic Residency does not have requirements for the resident to complete research. The faculty through UW Health and UW–Madison Physical Therapy Program can help connect the resident with research opportunities that are of interest to the resident.
Q: How much time is spent at each of the clinical locations?
A: The resident will start at University Hospital in acute care neuro for 17 weeks. The resident then spends 18 weeks in inpatient rehab at the UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital. The resident concludes 18 weeks in outpatient neuro/vestibular clinic for 18 weeks.
Q: Will the resident be involved with the physical therapy program through UW–Madison?
A: The resident will assist in neuro labs at the UW–Madison Physical Therapy Program. The resident will also give at least one lecture for the students at the PT school.
Q: Are any continuing education courses covered as part of the residency program?
A: The resident will be supported to attend Combined Sections Meeting.
Q: What is the structure of mentoring?
A: The resident is scheduled for two 2-hour sessions of one-on-one mentoring per week (total of 4 hours per week). The mentoring sessions involve discussion before and after a patient session. More information regarding mentoring will be provided to the applicants on the interview day.