Chair Message

Welcome!

Welcome to the Indiana University Department of Physical Therapy on the campus of Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. We're very glad you've chosen to visit our site. Please take the time to explore this site and discover all the options and opportunities offered by the Physical Therapy Department, its faculty and staff.

We're very proud of recent improvements to our program. We've added several new professors who will challenge students like never before. We've established new research labs, which will provide opportunities for cutting-edge research and clinical experience.

Moreover, our instructors, staff and support personnel are dedicated to providing students with career-leading educational expertise and experience. Our alumni stand ready to support and enhance student networking opportunities.

Our goal is to provide you with the quality education you need to fulfill your career goals while providing current standards of care to patients and clients.

If you have any questions about the Physical Therapy Department, curriculum, prerequisite course requirements, or submitting your application portfolio, please contact Renee Akins, Student Enrollment Services Coordinator for the School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences.

Dr. Peter Altenburger - PhD, PTCo-Chair, Assistant Professor and Director of Professional Education paltenbu@iupui.edu317-278-1875 Biography