For the third consecutive year, all graduates of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy program[1] passed the national licensing exam on the first try, according to a news release.
The 2025 class took the National Physical Therapy Exam at the end of July, and all 27 of them passed. Two, Emily Crawford and Lacey Mainer, earned perfect scores. The exam serves as the national standard for physical therapy licensure. The national first-time pass rate is 87.6%.
“It is an incredible feat to obtain a 100% first-time pass rate with any class, but to achieve this for three consecutive years is truly remarkable,” said Angel Holland, department chair and program director of the UAMS physical therapy program. “This level of success reflects the dedication of our students, the strength and sustainability of our program, and the tireless commitment of our faculty and staff.”
This is the program’s fourth graduating class to achieve a 100% first-time pass rate. The program has had eight graduating classes.
“With 271 Doctor of Physical Therapy programs currently operating nationwide, UAMS ranks among the very best,” the release shows. “In 2024, only three other programs matched UAMS in sustaining a two-year streak of 100% first-time pass rates.”
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy will release the 2025 national report in February 2026, which will show how many other programs achieved this for the third consecutive year.
“Our graduates continue to demonstrate that they are among the top physical therapists entering the profession nationwide,” said Susan Long, dean of the College of Health Professions. “We are proud of their accomplishments and grateful for Dr. Holland’s leadership and the exceptional faculty who prepare them to succeed.”
The UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy program is part of the College of Health Professions and is based at UAMS Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville.
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- ^ Doctor of Physical Therapy program (healthprofessions.uams.edu)