Alex Habegger PT, DPT, OCS

7006 Chad Colley Boulevard
Fort Smith, AR 72916
HS-219
(479) 401-6027
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Alex Habegger is an assistant professor in the school of physical therapy. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2016 from the University of Saint Mary and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Exercise Science. He has practiced as a physical therapist in Nebraska treating a variety of patients with a focus in orthopedics in the acute care, home health, and outpatient settings.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth KS (May 2013 – May 2016)
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln NE (August 2009 – May 2013)

Accomplishments

Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Functional Dry Needling Level 1

Areas of Expertise/Interest

Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Admissions

The inaugural cohort of doctoral candidates will begin in the Summer of 2026*. The program is intended to be an accessible, affordable educational experience for our students.

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Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Medical Science Program

Applicants to the DMSc degree program must be PAs who have successfully graduated from an accredited entry-level PA program and must currently hold either a National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certification/recertification or a state license to practice as a PA. PAs (or recognized international equivalents) working in research, education, or industry outside of medicine may be considered on a case-by-case basis. A high degree of professionalism is expected.

Required Items:

Earned master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. institution or an international university (with an evaluation from an agency on the NACES website).
Official transcripts from all degree-granting colleges and universities previously attended, directly from the institution either mailed or sent electronically.
An updated, comprehensive curriculum vitae.
Active state license number or NCCPA certification number.
Applicants must be fluent in English (the language of instruction of this program). When the applicant speaks and/or writes in English as a second language, the applicant must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score for review. International students must have a TOEFL score and an evaluation of any international transcripts.

Physician Assistants/Associates (PAs) entering the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education DMSc program have opportunities to increase their knowledge through their experiences. Applications for credit recognizing prior experiences that complement and/or duplicate degree requirements must be made near the beginning of the program and will be promptly reviewed. The ability to earn credit for prior learning (CPL) provides a pathway for students to receive credit in addition to ACHE’s regular credit transfer policy. Students will be able to apply for up to 12 credit hours of CPL within 3 months of starting the DMSc program.

Individuals can submit their application for a portfolio review and/or earned NCCPA Certificate(s) of Added Qualification review.
CPL will not be applicable for DMSc Certificates, which may be available.
Specific instructions and forms will be available after submission of an application to ACHE’s DMSc program.