FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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Apply Your Passion Toward Clinical Mastery of OMPT Skills

NAIOMT fellows are dedicated and hard-working. They're also busy newlyweds, parents, athletes, coaches, and active community members, achieving professional goals without sacrificing balance.

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2026 Application Window Now Open!

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

Start Date: June 1, 2026

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NAIOMT Fellowship Program

A progressive program that suits your lifestyle

The NAIOMT Fellowship Program works with your schedule through a combination of in-person and distance OMPT education and advanced clinical mentoring. The program gives you the tools, advanced clinical reasoning and psychomotor skills to achieve a whole new level of patient satisfaction.

Our fellowship is designed for experienced clinicians who want to reach the pinnacle of orthopedic manual physical therapy practice. Through rigorous training and mentorship, you'll develop the expertise to handle the most complex cases and contribute to the advancement of the profession.

We encourage you to apply to the NAIOMT Fellowship Program. Review our admissions criteria and take the next step in your career.

Why Choose NAIOMT Fellowship?

Achieve professional goals without sacrificing balance

Flexible Schedule

Combination of in-person and distance education designed to work with your busy lifestyle.

Advanced Clinical Reasoning

Develop sophisticated decision-making skills for complex orthopedic cases.

Expert Mentorship

One-on-one guidance from experienced clinical fellowship instructors.

Psychomotor Mastery

Refine your manual therapy techniques to the highest level of proficiency.

FAAOMPT Credential

Earn recognition as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.

Patient Satisfaction

Achieve a whole new level of outcomes and patient satisfaction in your practice.

The NAIOMT Difference

"NAIOMT fellows are dedicated and hard-working. They're also busy newlyweds, parents, athletes, coaches, and active community members, achieving professional goals without sacrificing balance."

Program Resources

Everything you need to learn more and apply

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Admissions Criteria

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Fellowship Application

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Your Complete Pathway to Mastery in Physical Therapy

NAIOMT provides a complete, seamless post-professional education pathway for physical therapists wanting to become experts in clinical reasoning. From individual courses to certification programs, residency, and fellowship—we help manual physical therapists achieve the highest standards of clinical practice.

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What Our Students Say

Real Results from Real Therapists

I recently attended the COMT-5 Lower Extremity Manual Therapy course and it exceeded my expectations. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the course content was thorough and practical. The course has improved my manipulation and exercise skills, and I'm seeing immediate changes in my practice.

The COMT-1 Lumbar Spine Manual Therapy course was an excellent opportunity for me to refine my skills in differential diagnosis, manipulation, and exercise techniques. The course content was well-organized, and the instructors were engaging and supportive. I saw immediate changes in my practice.

The Trigger Point Dry Needling course exceeded my expectations. The instructors were passionate and experienced, and the course content was both informative and practical. The course has improved my clinical reasoning skills and I'm confident in my ability to use dry needling as an effective treatment modality.

I recently completed the COMT-4 Upper Extremity Manual Therapy course, and it was an incredible experience. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the course content was well-organized and detailed. The practical exercises were challenging but rewarding.

As a physical therapist, attending the COMT-2 Cervical Spine Manual Therapy course was a game-changer. The course content was comprehensive and well-structured. I've gained new insights into the cervical spine's anatomy, and the techniques I learned have helped me provide better care to my patients.

Attending the COMT-3 Thoracic Spine Manual Therapy course was a fantastic learning experience for me. The instructors were supportive and caring, and the course content was well-organized and comprehensive. I gained new skills in differential diagnosis and exercise techniques.