Alumni are the Doctor of Physical Therapy program's most valuable resource. Your voice and support of our program reach into hospitals, clinics, and communities throughout the world. Thank you for being strong advocates of physical therapy and Duke.
The DPT Alumni Affairs Committee and related alumni resources work hard to help you stay connected to our growing program by sharing continuing education opportunities, program changes that enhance the value of your degree, clinical internship needs, and news about the program. Our goal is to make the DPT Alumni Association the most recognized at Duke.
Events
Duke Physical Therapy Alumni & Friends Reception 2026
Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM PT
Join us at the Duke Physical Therapy Alumni and Friends Reception at CSM 2026 to reconnect with your fellow alums and meet current Duke Physical Therapy students, faculty, and clinicians! Our business meeting of the Duke Physical Therapy Alumni Association will also be held at this event, and we will honor our new award winners: Emerging Leader Alumni Award: Michelle Anumba '16 and Distinguished Alumni Award: Karen Yundt Lunnen '73.
If you have received a Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy pin at a previous conference, please plan on bringing it with you to Anaheim!
The $25 registration fee includes a taco bar with meat and veggie options as well as rice, beans, chips, salsa, and pico. Soft drinks are also included, and there will be a cash bar. Additionally, we will be holding elections for the Duke PT Alumni Association. Please email Rosie if you're interested in serving.
Register by January 29, 2026. See you soon!
Education Verification and Transcripts
If you graduated in:
- 1944–1970: Please contact the Office of the Registrar in the School of Medicine at 919-684-2304 or medreg@dm.duke.edu
- 1972–1999: Please contact the Office of the University Registrar at 919-684-2813 or registrar@duke.edu.
- 2000 and after: Please contact the Office of the Registrar in the School of Medicine at 919-684-2304 or medreg@dm.duke.edu
Stay Involved
Mentorship Program
If you’re an alum interested in participating in the Duke DPT Alumni Mentorship Program, you can sign up by filling out this short survey to help us better pair you with a mentor/mentee. Please email us if any of these apply to you:
- Board-certified specialist, please indicate which specialty
- Graduate of a residency/fellowship program
- Interested in accompanying Duke DPT students on global health service trips
- Interested in helping Duke DPT admissions with recruitment
- Willing to house students who are away on clinical rotations
Alumni Highlights
Duke DPT alumni are doing amazing things. See what they're up to!
Share Your Story
We want to hear from you and celebrate your growth! Let us know what you are doing.
Nominate a Classmate
The Duke Physical Therapy Alumni Association recognizes and honors alumni for outstanding merit. Know someone we should consider? Submit a nomination.
How Can We Better Serve You?
We’d like to know a bit more about you so we can provide relevant resources and opportunities. Please take our brief (10-minute) survey to share how we can better serve you.