PhD Students

Considering a PhD with a focus on pediatric movement science?

Please reach out to Dr. Dusing or any of the Pediatric research faculty to discuss the program and opportunities.  Applications are due Nov 1 to start in August of the following year, so talking with faculty 18 months before you are interested in enrolling is ideal.

Funding: If accepted the Division provides a Teaching or Research Assistantship for students enrolled full-time in the PhD program, which includes:

o Full tuition support
o Health and dental insurance
o Stipend of at least $34,000/year

USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
USC Neuroscience PhD Program
PhD BKNPT Pediatrics Flier

 

Webinar on clinical research and PhD training 

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Recorded presented at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting 2021 and Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Conference 2022