Minimum eligibility requirements

To meet minimum eligibility requirements for acceptance into Inova’s neurologic physical therapy residency program, applicants must: 

  • Be a graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited physical therapy program 
  • Have successfully completed the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
  • Have an active Virginia physical therapy license by the September residency start date 
  • Have completed Basic life support/CPR certification from the American Heart Association by the September residency start date 
  • Be a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • New graduates and current PT students who are on-track to graduate and receive licensure by the residency start date are eligible and encouraged to apply

Key dates

Application DeadlineFinal DecisionResidency Program DatesTuition Due ($3,500.00)
May 15By end of JuneSeptember – September
Within 90 days of start date
 
 

Application and admission details

Applications are due by May 15. All applications will be reviewed by the residency committee upon receipt, and interviews will be scheduled during the months of May and June with a final decision by the end of June. The resident will begin the rotation in September of each year. The resident will be responsible for paying a tuition of $3,500 within the first 90 days of the program start date. Payment plan options are available. 

Application instructions

1. Complete the application (Updated for 2026)

2. Email your completed applications and all supplemental materials to the residency co-coordinators and the program director*

*Required supplemental materials:

  • Letter of intent/cover letter
  • Resume
  • Two professional letters of recommendation (new graduates must include one academic letter of recommendation and one letter of recommendation from a previous clinical instructor)
  • PT school transcripts (Official or unofficial transcripts both acceptable)

Contact us

For more information about the program, please contact: