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title: "About the PAMF and GSV Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship at Sutter Health"
description: "The clinical and didactic education corresponds with the requirements set forth by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) and Accreditation Council on Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Education (ACOMPTE)."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-orthopaedic-manual-physical-therapy-fellowship/about"
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4.  [Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda Regions](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-orthopaedic-manual-physical-therapy-fellowship) /
5.  About

# About the Fellowship Program

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-   [Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda Regions](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-orthopaedic-manual-physical-therapy-fellowship "Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda Regions")
    -   [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-orthopaedic-manual-physical-therapy-fellowship/about "About")
        
    -   [Education Highlights](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-orthopaedic-manual-physical-therapy-fellowship/education-highlights "Education Highlights")
        
    -   [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-orthopaedic-manual-physical-therapy-fellowship/faculty "Faculty")
        
    -   [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-orthopaedic-manual-physical-therapy-fellowship/How-to-Apply "How to Apply")
        

-   [Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda Regions](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-orthopaedic-manual-physical-therapy-fellowship "Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship, Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda Regions")
    -   [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-orthopaedic-manual-physical-therapy-fellowship/about "About")
        
    -   [Education Highlights](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-orthopaedic-manual-physical-therapy-fellowship/education-highlights "Education Highlights")
        
    -   [Faculty](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-orthopaedic-manual-physical-therapy-fellowship/faculty "Faculty")
        
    -   [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/rehabilitation-residency-and-fellowship-programs/pamf-gsv-orthopaedic-manual-physical-therapy-fellowship/How-to-Apply "How to Apply")
        

The clinical and didactic education corresponds with the requirements set forth by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) and Accreditation Council on Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Education (ACOMPTE). This fellowship program uses a broad -based, eclectic curriculum that aims to provide graduates with the ability to apply advanced orthopaedic manual therapy techniques combined with advanced skills in movement analysis, motor control and biomechanics to the injured population. In addition, the program provides training on teaching so as to develop clinicians with the ability to train at a post-professional residency and fellowship level.

## Program Highlights

1.  Salaried Sutter Health employee
2.  Application through RF-PTCAS
3.  Fellow-in-Training will be recognized as a Fellow from American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)
4.  Faculty are made up of certified orthopedic specialists, orthopedic residency trained therapists, and FAAOMPTs.
5.  Interdisciplinary learning with other education programs and professionals

### Living in the Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda Regions 

Living in the Peninsula, South Bay and Alameda regions means enjoying vibrant communities, diverse neighborhoods and easy access to both urban amenities and outdoor spaces. These areas offer a unique blend of innovation, culture and family-friendly living that attracts people at every stage of life.

### Contact Us 

Program Coordinator:   
Angela Trainor   
[angela.trainor@sutterhealth.org](mailto:angela.trainor@sutterhealth.org)  
  
Program Director:   
Jen-Hao Chen   
[Jen-Hao.Chen@sutterhhealth.org](mailto:Jen-Hao.Chen@sutterhhealth.org)

[Get in Touch](mailto:angela.trainor@sutterhealth.org)

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