Office of Global Engagement
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Summer Physical Therapy Program

International students have an opportunity to develop a global perspective on rehabilitation and to learn about physical therapy in U.S.

The UNMC Summer Experiential Education (SEED) in physical therapy is a three-week, in-person summer program designed for international physical therapy and rehabilitation students, who are interested in developing a global perspective of rehabilitation, to learn physical therapy education, research and practice in the United States.

  • When: July 12 - July 30, 2027
  • Where: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
  • Application deadline: January 10, 2027
  • Program fee:  $4,450 (including lodging and board)

2027 Program

Our three-week, in-person summer program includes lectures, research experience, clinical observation and cultural activities.

The SEED program will include sessions such as lectures, clinical observation, research experiences and cultural exposure.

Lectures

Faculty from the UNMC physical therapy education program will lead 2-3 hours of lecture that include the following topics, but are not limit to:

  • Introduction to the US physical therapy education
  • Major topics in Physical Therapy including neurology, orthopedics, cardiopulmonary, pediatrics and cancer rehabilitation.
  • Leadership and professionalism.

Research experience

  • Faculty from the UNMC physical therapy education program will take students to different research labs at UNMC and share with them the current cutting-edge research programs.

Clinical observation

  • The SEED program will arrange students to visit different physical therapy and rehabilitation practice settings in Nebraska. Here are several examples of clinical sites:

    • Hillcrest Health Services
    • Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
    • Nebraska Medicine
    • ProCare 3 Centers
    • Quality Living, Inc.

Cultural activities

  • The SEED program will arrange different local activities to help students to better understanding US culture. For example:

    • Durham Museum tour
    • Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium tour
    • Jazz on the Green concert
    • Nebraska State Capitol tour

The fee for the 2027 SEED program is $4,450 USD. This program fee includes training and administration fees, training-related transportation, lodging, and board (for three weeks). You will be responsible for the other costs such as round-trip airfare and health insurance.

Ka-Chun (Joseph) Siu, PhD

Ka-Chun (Joseph) Siu, PhD

Program Director

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