Get To Know the UIW School of Rehabilitation Sciences

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Global Connections

Students can learn from, with and about each other through immersive practical experiences in diverse environments such as participating in an interprofessional mission trip in Oaxaca, Mexico; assisting with clinical education in a rehabilitation center in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; working with IPETH physical therapy students in Puebla, Mexico; or practicing in various clinical sites in Italy.

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Scholarship Support

Endowments, individual gifts and foundation and industry support all help to provide School of Rehabilitation Sciences students financial support in the form of both need-based and merit-based scholarships.

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Contact the School of Rehabilitation Sciences

Address: 9160 Guilbeau Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250
Phone: (210) 283-6477
Email: dptadmissions@uiwtx.edu 

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School of Rehabilitation Sciences by the Numbers

10:1 Student-to-faculty-ratio
98% Overall pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination
96% Employment rate
86% Faculty members with one or more board certifications

September 2025 School Highlights 

UIW SRS DPT Students and Faculty Celebrate 9 Years of Serving the Quijotes Mission Trip!

Since 2016, UIW SRS has been instrumental in supporting the Quijote’s mission trip, which is dedicated to delivering physical therapy, health outreach and cultural exchange services to underserved communities in Oaxaca, Mexico. UIW SRS’s contributions include the preparation of students, coordination of logistics, and the continuous expansion of the mission’s scope. This collaboration not only provides students with invaluable practical experience but also cultivates a profound sense of service and connection to the communities served.

School of Rehabilitation Sciences Mission

The School of Rehabilitation Sciences educates high-quality healthcare providers who are committed to maximizing individual function, achieving population health and wellness, and serving the common good of society.

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Take a Virtual Tour of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences

Ready to explore without leaving home? Take an interactive tour of UIW's School of Rehabilitation Sciences campus online!

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Dr. Todd Sander, PT, PhD, AT-Ret 
Dean's Message 

Welcome to the University of the Incarnate Word School of Rehabilitation Sciences where we offer degrees in Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. It is my pleasure to share information about our high-quality programs, their exceptional faculty, and what makes UIW a uniquely special institution, so you can make an informed decision.

-Todd Sander, PT, PhD, AT-Ret

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Extending a healing hand while serving the community brings physical therapists a sense of purpose as they increase a patient’s overall functioning by relieving pain, restoring mobility or rehabilitating an injury.

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