PT female faculty member demonstrates reflexes with a female student

Giving to the Department of Physical Therapy

The Department of Physical Therapy program educates clinicians who help patients recover movement, manage pain, and improve mobility. Graduates work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics and community settings. 

Restoring movement, improving lives.

Donor support ensures students receive rigorous clinical preparation and access to the tools needed to meet evolving patient needs. 

Program highlights 

  • Clinical hours completed by students 
  • Graduation and licensure pass rates 
  • Patient populations served through clinical placements 

Your impact 

Donations support: 

  • Scholarships for physical therapy students 
  • Clinical training equipment and simulation resources 
  • Experiential learning opportunities in diverse care settings 

Ways to give 

  • Mail a check designated to the Department of Physical Therapy to: 
    Attn: Gift Processing 
    WMU Foundation 
    1903 W Michigan Ave 
    Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5403 
  • Connect with the college advancement team to discuss customized, in-kind or planned giving opportunities 

Your Dollar in Action 

Sample Impact Metrics / Gift Amounts 

  • $1,000 supports clinical training tools and instructional equipment 
  • $5,000 provides immediate partial scholarship support for a DPT student 
  • $15,000 helps fund specialized rehabilitation or simulation equipment 
  • $30,000 supports comprehensive clinical education enhancements 
  • $50,000 endows a named scholarship or fund 

Questions

For more information, contact Spencer Haworth, chief development officer for the College of Health and Human Services.

Spencer Haworth