The Institute of Physiotherapy (IPHY) was founded in 1956 within the Faculty of Medicine at the Saint Joseph University of Beirut. Its activities were suspended from 1967 to 1995, then resumed at the Medical Sciences Campus with the Bachelor in Physiotherapy.
In 2002, IPHY began offering four Master’s programs:
- Master in Manual Therapy and Osteopathy
- Master in Physiotherapy of Physical Activities and Sport
- Master in Neurological Rehabilitation
- Master of Research in Physiotherapy.
In 2010, a University Diploma in Chinese Acupuncture was introduced in partnership with Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (China). This program includes theoretical training offered by Chinese instructors in Lebanon and a clinical internship in a specialized hospital in China.
In 2014, IPHY introduced the Diploma of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
OBJECTIVES
The physiotherapy training program lasts 4 years, in accordance with the standards set by World Physiotherapy (WPT). Upon completing the theoretical and practical training, graduates are expected to demonstrate the ability to :
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Assume responsibility for individuals’ health based on their physiotherapy needs:
Director
M. Pascal BRAIDY (EL)
Established in
01/01/1956
Address
Medical Sciences Campus
Telephone : +961 (1) 421 216 - +961 (81) 549 846 ext. 2216
Email : fm.iphy@usj.edu.lb
Program (Details In French) 2025 - 2026
Continuous training 2025 - 2026
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