Master's in Prosthetics-Orthotics

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a renowned academic medical institution located in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1943, it is one of the leading centers for medical education, research, and patient care in the United States. The institution boasts a prestigious faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a comprehensive range of programs in medicine, biomedical sciences, and health professions. With a commitment to advancing healthcare through innovation and collaboration, UT Southwestern conducts groundbreaking research and provides exceptional clinical care to patients. The center's mission revolves around training the next generation of healthcare professionals, pushing the boundaries of medical knowledge, and improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

UT Southwestern has been a leader in prosthetics-orthotics education since 1982. Today, our Master of Prosthetics-Orthotics Program gives students world-class training in one of health care’s most fascinating and rewarding professions. Our Master of Prosthetics-Orthotics Program is a full-time, post-baccalaureate curriculum that begins once a year in May and ends 19 months later in December. At the end of 19 months, successful students receive a Master of Prosthetics-Orthotics degree and go directly into residency training. This is currently 12 months for prosthetics and 12 months for orthotics. After completing their residencies, graduates are eligible to sit for prosthetics-orthotics certification exams administered by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics.