Cardiovascular and Pulmonary PT Residency

Program in Development

The WVU Division of Physical Therapy and WVU Medicine have partnered to develop a post-professional residency in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy. An application for candidacy has been submitted to the American Board of PT Residency & Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE). 

Mission Statement

The mission of West Virginia University Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Residency program is to develop physical therapy professionals who provide excellent health/wellness, prevention, and rehabilitation services for persons of all ages with, or at risk for, cardiovascular or pulmonary impairments. Congruent with the missions of the West Virginia University Division of Physical Therapy and WVU Medicine, graduates will seek to eliminate health disparities related to accessing high-quality cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy as part of uniquely qualified healthcare teams throughout West Virginia and beyond.

Residency Overview

This residency program is a collaborative partnership between WVU Medicine J. W. Ruby memorial hospital and WVU to develop advanced specialist physical therapists who can lead the outreach efforts to improve cardiovascular and pulmonary health and quality of life in all areas of the state and beyond.  This residency will provide the structure and model for growth in health systems nationally who seek to bring expert care to both rural and urban underserved populations who do not currently have access to specialist care.  We anticipate this residency program to grow quickly and help address this unmet need across the spectrum of physical therapy practice. 

Contact

For questions and additional information, please contact: 

Renee Riffle McGinnis, PT, DPT, COMT
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Director of Residency Education - Division of Physical Therapy
Phone: 304.293.0642
Email: rriffle@hsc.wvu.edu