{"id":10166,"date":"2023-09-01T07:13:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T14:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?page_id=10166"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:05:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T00:05:28","slug":"sports-physical-therapy-residency-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/sports-physical-therapy-residency-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"block_65510c32064cc531c3f2ff40b33a2c36\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-cool-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sports-physical-therapy-residency-program\">Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n<nav id=\"block_dc75665f3a2540aa7276159f647f78df\" class=\"shs-block in-content-nav-links grid-container has-blue-midnight-background-color\">\n\t<button class=\"in-content-nav-title has-blue-midnight-background-color js-in-page-nav-toggle\">Related Content\t<svg id=\"icon_menu\" class=\"\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\">\n\t\t<defs><style>#icon_menu_hit_box{fill:transparent;}#bot{transform-origin: 10% 70%;}#top{transform-origin: 15% 30%;}.im1{fill:#7999B9;}<\/style><\/defs>\n\t\t<title>Related Content Menu<\/title>\n\t\t<rect id=\"top\" class=\"im1 will-ease\" y=\"2.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"mid\" class=\"im1 hide-when-open\" y=\"9.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"bot\" class=\"im1 will-ease\" y=\"16.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"icon_menu_hit_box\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/button>\n\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/sports-physical-therapy-residency-program\/application\" target=\"_self\">Program Application<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:SportsPTResidency@samhealth.org\" target=\"_blank\">Contact Us<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/sports-physical-therapy-residency-program\/faculty\" target=\"_self\">Our Faculty<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Meet\" target=\"_self\">Meet Our Residents<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/sports-physical-therapy-residency-program\/curriculum\" target=\"_self\">Our Curriculum<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/sports-physical-therapy-residency-program\/stipend-and-benefits\/\" target=\"_self\">Stipends &amp; Benefits<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/sports-physical-therapy-residency-program\/program-goals-and-objectives\" target=\"_self\">Goals &amp; Objectives<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_a4c2275eedec8aa2f46d1d15c5c8c9a6\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color has-circle-image col-reverse\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-SAM-338-BGC.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square-lg size-square-lg\" alt=\"Samaritan Athletic Medicine building\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-SAM-338-BGC.jpg 684w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-SAM-338-BGC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-SAM-338-BGC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-SAM-338-BGC-425x425.jpg 425w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-SAM-338-BGC-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Samaritan Athletic Medicine is home to our Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program.&nbsp;Our state-of-the-art rehabilitation, sports performance&nbsp;and athletics facilities allow our staff and resident to serve Oregon State University, high-school and recreational athletes alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our program is accredited through the American Board of Physical Therapy \u2013 Residency &amp; Fellowship Education, and has a&nbsp;<strong>100% resident graduation rate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"122\" width=\"605\" style=\"height: 122px;width: 605px\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ABPTRFEAccreditationlogo.png\" alt=\"Logo for ABPTRFE accreditation\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_30ff7519c51b82538ca1fb0794acdd63\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-blue-midnight-background-color has-circle-image\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SAM-Sports-Wrap-338-BGC.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square-lg size-square-lg\" alt=\"Clinician wraps injured hand with tape.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SAM-Sports-Wrap-338-BGC.jpg 684w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SAM-Sports-Wrap-338-BGC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SAM-Sports-Wrap-338-BGC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SAM-Sports-Wrap-338-BGC-425x425.jpg 425w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SAM-Sports-Wrap-338-BGC-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentoring &amp; Leadership&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Samaritan Athletic Medicine\u2019s Sports Physical Therapy Residency program is one of the first of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. As a resident, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our expert faculty and benefit from their depth and breadth of specialty experience. Frequent collaboration with&nbsp;Oregon State Athletics is a cornerstone of our program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fdcfc74e wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/careers-education\/graduate-medical-education\/our-programs\/sports-physical-therapy-residency-program\/faculty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet Our Faculty<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_250b4c5925270c2f317863015966122a\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-cool-background-color has-circle-image col-reverse\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Samaritan-Athletic-Medicine-therapy-equipment-338-BGC.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square-lg size-square-lg\" alt=\"Physical therapy equipment at Samaritan Athletic Medicine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Samaritan-Athletic-Medicine-therapy-equipment-338-BGC.jpg 684w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Samaritan-Athletic-Medicine-therapy-equipment-338-BGC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Samaritan-Athletic-Medicine-therapy-equipment-338-BGC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Samaritan-Athletic-Medicine-therapy-equipment-338-BGC-425x425.jpg 425w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Samaritan-Athletic-Medicine-therapy-equipment-338-BGC-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing for Specialization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our intensive 14-month residency program is targeted to train high-quality residents and prepare them for success on the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties examination in Sports Physical Therapy. Our program graduates have a&nbsp;<strong>100% Sports Physical Therapy Board Certification pass rate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinical mentoring takes place at Samaritan Athletic Medicine and Oregon State University\u2019s athletic training facilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Didactic material is comprised of comprehensive materials, labs, one-on-one mentoring, and presentations from the program\u2019s highly trained faculty and sports medicine team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GME-Sports-Medicine-Curriculum-Calendar-321.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our Curriculum<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Meet\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Current Residents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our residents are currently completing post-doctorate training as sports physical therapist residents to enhance their sports medicine skills and treatment. They&nbsp;see patients at Samaritan Athletic Medicine Center in Corvallis.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_1a10197167a296c8280586a0bd5639f7\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color has-circle-image col-reverse has-medium-circle-image\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosano-larissa-CIR.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square-md size-square-md\" alt=\"Larissa Rosano, PT, DPT, CSCS, is from Tucson, Arizona\u00a0and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology from the University of Arizona.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosano-larissa-CIR.jpg 400w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosano-larissa-CIR-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosano-larissa-CIR-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/rosano-larissa-CIR-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/patients-visitors\/find-a-doctor\/rosano-larissa-1649041906\/\" data-type=\"provider\" data-id=\"57516\">Larissa Rosano, PT, DPT<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Larissa is from Tucson, Arizona&nbsp;and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology from the University of Arizona. She then received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northern Arizona University. Larissa aims to create a meaningful impact in her patients\u2019 lives by helping them achieve their goals and return to the activities they enjoy. She is passionate about injury prevention and patient education, as she feels like knowledge helps&nbsp;ensure that her patient\u2019s feel empowered in their recovery journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_87ad88fe5fd44ebd7a9823e9bde99a40\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color has-circle-image has-medium-circle-image\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cabalang-andre-CIR.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square-md size-square-md\" alt=\"Andre Cabalang, PT, DPT, CSCS, completed his undergraduate degree at Wayne State University, and his Doctor\u00a0of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Illinois-Chicago.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cabalang-andre-CIR.jpg 400w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cabalang-andre-CIR-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cabalang-andre-CIR-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cabalang-andre-CIR-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/patients-visitors\/find-a-doctor\/cabalang-andre-1568211340\/\" data-type=\"provider\" data-id=\"57515\">Andre Cabalang, PT, DPT, CSCS<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Andre completed his undergraduate degree at Wayne State University, and his Doctor&nbsp;of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Illinois-Chicago.&nbsp;Andre&nbsp;is passionate about working with a high performance team, where he strives to blend&nbsp;rehabilitation and performance. Andre approaches all patient care with the goal of&nbsp;bringing patients from their initial injury or surgery, all the way back to performing at their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_65510c32064cc531c3f2ff40b33a2c36\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gray-cool-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-connect-with-us-on-instagram\">Connect With Us on Instagram<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-visible-labels is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-937ffba9 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/SHSSportsPTResidency\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12,4.622c2.403,0,2.688,0.009,3.637,0.052c0.877,0.04,1.354,0.187,1.671,0.31c0.42,0.163,0.72,0.358,1.035,0.673 c0.315,0.315,0.51,0.615,0.673,1.035c0.123,0.317,0.27,0.794,0.31,1.671c0.043,0.949,0.052,1.234,0.052,3.637 s-0.009,2.688-0.052,3.637c-0.04,0.877-0.187,1.354-0.31,1.671c-0.163,0.42-0.358,0.72-0.673,1.035 c-0.315,0.315-0.615,0.51-1.035,0.673c-0.317,0.123-0.794,0.27-1.671,0.31c-0.949,0.043-1.233,0.052-3.637,0.052 s-2.688-0.009-3.637-0.052c-0.877-0.04-1.354-0.187-1.671-0.31c-0.42-0.163-0.72-0.358-1.035-0.673 c-0.315-0.315-0.51-0.615-0.673-1.035c-0.123-0.317-0.27-0.794-0.31-1.671C4.631,14.688,4.622,14.403,4.622,12 s0.009-2.688,0.052-3.637c0.04-0.877,0.187-1.354,0.31-1.671c0.163-0.42,0.358-0.72,0.673-1.035 c0.315-0.315,0.615-0.51,1.035-0.673c0.317-0.123,0.794-0.27,1.671-0.31C9.312,4.631,9.597,4.622,12,4.622 M12,3 C9.556,3,9.249,3.01,8.289,3.054C7.331,3.098,6.677,3.25,6.105,3.472C5.513,3.702,5.011,4.01,4.511,4.511 c-0.5,0.5-0.808,1.002-1.038,1.594C3.25,6.677,3.098,7.331,3.054,8.289C3.01,9.249,3,9.556,3,12c0,2.444,0.01,2.751,0.054,3.711 c0.044,0.958,0.196,1.612,0.418,2.185c0.23,0.592,0.538,1.094,1.038,1.594c0.5,0.5,1.002,0.808,1.594,1.038 c0.572,0.222,1.227,0.375,2.185,0.418C9.249,20.99,9.556,21,12,21s2.751-0.01,3.711-0.054c0.958-0.044,1.612-0.196,2.185-0.418 c0.592-0.23,1.094-0.538,1.594-1.038c0.5-0.5,0.808-1.002,1.038-1.594c0.222-0.572,0.375-1.227,0.418-2.185 C20.99,14.751,21,14.444,21,12s-0.01-2.751-0.054-3.711c-0.044-0.958-0.196-1.612-0.418-2.185c-0.23-0.592-0.538-1.094-1.038-1.594 c-0.5-0.5-1.002-0.808-1.594-1.038c-0.572-0.222-1.227-0.375-2.185-0.418C14.751,3.01,14.444,3,12,3L12,3z M12,7.378 c-2.552,0-4.622,2.069-4.622,4.622S9.448,16.622,12,16.622s4.622-2.069,4.622-4.622S14.552,7.378,12,7.378z M12,15 c-1.657,0-3-1.343-3-3s1.343-3,3-3s3,1.343,3,3S13.657,15,12,15z M16.804,6.116c-0.596,0-1.08,0.484-1.08,1.08 s0.484,1.08,1.08,1.08c0.596,0,1.08-0.484,1.08-1.08S17.401,6.116,16.804,6.116z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our state-of-the-art rehabilitation programs, sports performance and athletics facilities offers our residents the unique opportunity to work with university, high-school and recreational athletes alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":48247,"parent":9490,"menu_order":11,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_searchwp_excluded":"","_shs_workflow_notes":"","_shs_exclude_from_navigation":false,"_shs_promote_article_on_blogs":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10166","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10166","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10166"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10166\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9490"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/48247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}