<P> A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is a post-baccalaureate degree that takes 7 years to complete . A DPT is considered as a clinical doctor who is educated in many areas of rehabilitation . A Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree is also offered for those who already hold a professional Bachelor or Master of Physical Therapy (PT or MPT) degree . As of 2015, all accredited and developing physical therapist programs are DPT programs . The DPT degree currently prepares students to be eligible for the PT license examination in all 50 states . As of March 2017, there are 222 accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy programs in the United States . After completing a DPT program the doctor of physical therapy may continue training in a residency and then fellowship . As of December 2013, there are 178 credentialed physical therapy residencies and 34 fellowships in the US with 63 additional developing residencies and fellowships . Credentialed residencies are between 9 and 36 months while credentialed fellowships are between 6 and 36 months . </P> <P> In 2000 the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) passed its Vision 2020 statement, which states (in part): </P>

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