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Important Dates
| November 1 | Applications Open |
| April 30 | Application Deadline |
| September 1 | Program Begins |
| August 31 | Program Ends |
General Admission Requirements
- A minimum bachelor's degree from a recognized university and at least a (B) standing (or equivalent) over the final two years of the program
- Advanced computer skills
- Two references
- Academic (if attended university within the last five years) and professional
- Demonstrated English language proficiency, including both written and oral communication (see below for more information)
International applicants must meet the program’s general admission requirements, field-specific admission requirements and English language proficiency requirements. Please note that the Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (CMP) field is open to domestic applicants only.
If you have questions about applying as an international student, please contact Canbulat Ozkurt.
In addition to these general admission requirements, applicants are also required to meet additional field-specific admission requirements, as outlined below:
- Evidence of more than 2 years of experience in clinical practice, OR
- Physician trainees may enter after postgraduate year 3 (PGY3) or beyond
- Evidence of more than two years of related experience, post-undergrad (including participants in the MD+ program)
CMP Stream (to become eligible for FCAMPT membership)
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Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
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Be licensed to practice physiotherapy in Canada with a minimum of two years of clinical experience in orthopaedics
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Have completed, or be in the process of completing, the Level II Upper and Lower Courses in the CPA Orthopaedic Division Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy
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If Level II course availability is an issue, please contact the Program - ahcp@uwo.ca
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30 hours of documented mentoring, including at least 20 hours of direct supervision (which may be virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions)
FCAMPT Stream (CAMPT members advanced degree)
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Licensed to practice physiotherapy in Canada
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Registered with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (CAMPT)
Supplemental Application Materials
- Orthopaedic Clinical Experience: Using the form below, applicants should outline their previous clinical experience in the area of orthopaedic physical therapy. Do not include non-orthopaedic clinical experience. List current (ie. most recent) clinical experience first.
- Clinical Experience Form
- Note: Two years of clinical experience in orthopaedic physical therapy is required for admission.
- Program Mentorship Options: The program includes a mentorship course in which students will work with registered mentors of the National Orthopaedic Division of FCAMPTs. Based on the preference indicated below by the applicant, the program may assist with arranging mentorship. Applicants should indicate if they would prefer to do their mentorship hours:
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- In London (ie. an additional week of on-site time in the fall and/or winter terms only if there is no available mentorship in your home region), or
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In their home region.
- In London (ie. an additional week of on-site time in the fall and/or winter terms only if there is no available mentorship in your home region), or
- Level Certificates: Copies of Certificates from all completed level courses are required.
- CV/Resume: Please provide information on education, clinical and other experience.
- Proof of completed mentorship hours: Provide (a) proof of completion of 30 hours of mentorship and (b) a photocopy of Mentorship Log Book, signed by a registered mentor is acceptable.
- Proof of current registration to practice: Photocopies are acceptable.
- FCAMPT Support Documentation:
- Registration with the Fellowship in Canadian Manipulative Physical Therapy (FCAMPT) organization.
- A CV/résumé of educational, clinical and other experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
I have not been in school for a while, what if I can’t acquire two academic references?
Students who have not been in school for more than five years may use a person who is not affiliated with a university (non-academic) reference for one of their letters.
What happens if I apply on time, but my references or transcript aren't available until after applications close?
- Applications will not be considered by the admission committee until they are complete
- Starting April 1, the limited spots that are available in the program will be filled by students who have provided complete applications
- Students are strongly encouraged to have applications complete at least two weeks prior to the deadline to allow sufficient time for other requirements (transcripts, reference letters) to be delivered
Have you received a complete application from me?
Students may contact the AHCP Program Assistant (ahcp@uwo.ca) at any time to check on the status of an application.
When can I expect to hear whether I have been accepted into the program?
The admission committee will review completed application files beginning mid-April each year. This committee makes recommendations for admission to the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (SGPS), which reviews required documents to confirm all requirements. Provided all requirements have been met, SGPS will send out a letter of offer of admission by email to the applicant directly. This typically occurs in late May
Do my 30 hours of mentoring have to be completed before applying?
As a prerequisite to the Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy field, students are required to complete 30 hours of mentoring with a certified FCAMPT Physical Therapist.
- Mentorship hours must be completed no later than June 30 in the year of application
- Hours can be a combination of direct and indirect, however, no more than 10 hours can be indirect
- Visit www.orthodiv.org to acquire the mentorship log forms and view the national database for available mentors
- Students with difficulties acquiring the 30 hours of mentorship should contact the AHCP Program Assistant - ahcp@uwo.ca
What constitutes advanced computer skills?
This is a course-based graduate program with many of the required courses delivered using online learning tools. Courses are comprised of several modules each of which include resources (readings, lecture notes, etc.), and learning activities (structured discussions, scheduled teleconferences, assignments, or quizzes). An orientation on how to access and use many of the online learning tools will be provided during the first residency period.
- Completion of supplemental questionnaire
- A current Licence to practice
- Evidence of more than two years of experience in sport/musculoskeletal physical therapy inclusive of more than 50 hours of sport event coverage/volunteering
- A paragraph describing their role in delivering care to an active population, or equivalent; and a reference letter that endorses the evidence of experience
- Be a member in good standing with Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC)
- A current license to practice
- Evidence of more than two years of experience in sport/musculoskeletal medicine inclusive of more than 50 hours of sport event coverage/volunteering, or equivalent
- A paragraph describing the applicant's role in delivering care to an active population and a reference letter that endorses the evidence of experience
- Members in good standing with the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) and home provincial regulatory college at the time of application
- A current license to practice Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy in Canada if seeking mentorship practice opportunity in Canada
- Physiotherapists / Occupational Therapists practicing outside of Canada must be licensed to practice in their country of residence
Information Sessions
English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirement
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language by a satisfactory achievement within the last two years in one of the following:
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- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum acceptable score is 105 (internet-based test); 620 (paper-based test); 260 (computer-based test). [Western's TOEFL ID is 0984].
- The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS Academic). The minimum acceptable score is 7.5 out of 9.
- The Duolingo English Test. The minimum acceptable score is 135.
- Exemptions may apply, please contact program
- Applicants who are required to present evidence of proficiency in English must make their own arrangements to complete one of the above tests or programs and to have the official results sent directly to the Western University School of Graduate and Post Doctoral Studies by the testing agency.
- The English language proficiency requirements outlined above do not apply to students from Quebec
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