MGH Institute of Health Professions - PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences Program

PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences Program

• Combined DPT-PhD Program Available: False
• Must be a PT to enroll: False
• Area(s) of Focus: The PhD program in Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH Institute of Health Professions trains scientists to conduct research in health and rehabilitation-related fields. Applicants may be clinicians in a health or rehabilitation field (e.g., physical or occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, medicine) scientists, engineers, or other professionals seeking advanced graduate study and interprofessional research training. A graduate degree (MS or MA) or entry-level clinical degree is required. The impact of disabilities on society is growing as our population ages. Demand is rising for professionals who can conduct clinical research in rehabilitation. The MGH Institute's Interdisciplinary PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences is meeting this critical need by preparing healthcare professionals to conduct high-quality rehabilitation research in academic, research, and/or healthcare settings.
• Program Director: Teresa Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA
• Website: https://www.mghihp.edu/health-rehabilitation-sciences/departments-programs/rehabilitation-sciences/phd-rehabilitation-sciences
• Program Email: phd@mghihp.edu
• Avg. time to Degree (yrs): 4
• Students Enrolled (total): 25
• Typical # Admitted / yr: 6
• Program Format (e.g. full-time, part-time or either): Either
• PhD Program Structure: Program is interdisciplinary - PT program is not administratively involved
• Policy for Funding of Part Time PhD Students: Tuition and fees always covered for students in good standing
• Policy for Funding Part Time Explanation: Accepted PhD RS students will receive full tuition scholarship for IHP courses for the first 4 years of enrollment. Students pay per semester/per credit hour fees. PhD students may be awarded Fellowships funded by the PhD program or research mentor grants. Students receiving Fellowships work 20 hours per week on research projects in their mentor’s lab, alongside coursework and other research commitments.
• Policy for Funding of Full Time PhD Student: Other
• Policy for Funding Full Time Explanation: Tuition always covered for students in good standing. Accepted PhD RS students will receive full tuition scholarship for IHP courses for the first 4 years of enrollment. Students pay per semester/per credit hour fees. PhD students may be awarded Fellowships funded by the PhD program or research mentor grants. Students receiving Fellowships work 20 hours per week on research projects in their mentor’s lab, alongside coursework and other research commitments.