About the Program
We were the first orthotics and prosthetics program to integrate the residency into the degree. Program graduates are eligible to sit for both Orthotics and Prosthetics board certification exams upon completion of their M.S. degree.
Annual Report
We are pleased to share our 2025 program annual report. Please take a look to see some of our activities over the past year! This report highlights the work of our students and graduates, recognition for our alumni, the engagement of our faculty, and the contributions of our broader community.
When people ask me about the OP program the first word that comes to mind is family. The professors are always there to help you. You are with your fellow students 40 hours a week and then hang out after classes. Now in residency, my classmates are the people I talk to the most.
Why Train in the O & P Program at Baylor?
- Become board eligible for both orthotics and prosthetics in 30 months through a 12-month didactic and 18-month dual residency clinical curriculum.
- Receive a progressive, evidence-based education.
- Train with interdisciplinary teams, including students and faculty from Baylor's renowned School of Medicine and the other programs of the School of Health Professions.
- Benefit from educational programming and inter-institutional collaborations in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical center.
- Experience a diversified and high-volume patient care residency with over 100 National Clinical Affiliates.
- Access academic and support services as well as the research resources from Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest biomedical research enterprises in the nation.
- Live in Houston, the most diverse large metropolitan area in the United States You will be living in a vibrant city with plenty of options to explore your interests.
When I started at BCM, I was surprised at how close-knit the class was and how close you become to the faculty. It's a group that wants to see you be your best. They will challenge you along the way, but also provide the support you need to get everything you want out of the program.
Program Mission
The mission of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Program at Baylor College of Medicine is to provide the highest level of education through evidence-based teaching and curriculum design, integrated clinical residency, direct contributions to Orthotics and Prosthetics research, and collaboration with the local and national rehabilitative care community.
Program Vision
The vision of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Program to prepare orthotists and prosthetists who provide high-quality, evidence-based, and equitable patient-centered care; participate as active members of the interprofessional rehabilitative team; promote diversity and inclusion within the profession; serve in leadership and advocacy roles; and, engage in professional development, research, and the education of future professionals.
Program Objectives
- Provide a well-rounded, evidence-based orthotic and prosthetic education.
- Facilitate diversity, equity, and inclusion from admissions to professional practice and through associations with community organizations and professional societies.
- Prepare students to succeed in a variety of clinical practice settings, within the context of healthcare systems, and as members of the healthcare team.
- Foster an environment of continuous quality improvement through self-assessment, outcomes measurement, and professional development of students, staff, faculty, and clinical preceptors.
- Engage faculty and students in orthotics and prosthetics academic research, communication, publication and translation of research to practice.
- Contribute to a global community of clinicians, educators, and researchers devoted to advancing the profession.
The faculty clearly demonstrate the program's mission every day. They teach us to treat every patient with compassion and that comes through in all encounters.
Accreditation
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or CAAHEP. Visit the College's accreditation page for information about other accrediting agencies that review Baylor College of Medicine's educational programs.
The program accreditation process is a valuable service to students, education and residency programs, industry professionals, and the public. It defines the profession’s educational standards and validates programs that offer relevant high-quality education.
Texas Medical Center
The exceptional size and scope of the TMC community creates opportunities to leverage resources as well as talents and experience of faculty, staff and students.
Program Admissions
Ready to begin your journey to becoming an orthotist or prosthetist? Learn about our admissions process and get started today!