Partnering to Advance Health Care Education

EIM collaborates with leading institutions to launch hybrid, accelerated health care programs. Together, we expand access, drive innovation, and align education with industry needs.

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Our Partners

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Augustana University

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Hybrid accelerated DPT program with lab immersions in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where the inaugural cohort launched in 2023. A campus expansion to Denver, Colorado is slated for 2027.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Hybrid accelerated OTD program with lab immersions in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is expanding into Denver, Colorado. The first cohort will launch in 2026.

Master of Speech-Language Pathology

Hybrid accelerated MS-SLP program with lab immersions in Minneapolis, Minnesota, expanding into Denver, Colorado. The first cohort is expected to launch in 2029.

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Bowling Green State University

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Hybrid accelerated DPT program with lab immersions held in Bowling Green, Ohio. First cohort launched in 2022.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Launching in 2025, the BGSU OTD program is Ohio’s first and only public program of its kind. This hybrid, accelerated program blends online coursework with hands-on lab immersions in Bowling Green, Ohio.

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Edgewood College

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Hybrid accelerated DPT program, featuring lab immersions in Madison, Wisconsin, will launch its first cohort in 2029-2030.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Hybrid accelerated OTD program with lab immersions held in Madison, Wisconsin. The first cohort will launch in August 2025.

Master of Speech-Language Pathology

Hybrid accelerated MS-SLP program with lab immersions in Madison, Wisconsin. The first cohort is expected to launch in 2029-2030.

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Graceland University

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Hybrid accelerated DPT program with lab immersions held near Kansas City, Missouri. First cohort launched in 2024.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Hybrid accelerated OTD program with lab immersions held near Kansas City, Missouri. The first cohort is set to launch in August 2025.

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Hanover College

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Hybrid accelerated DPT program with lab immersions held in Jeffersonville, Indiana (Louisville, Ky.) area. First cohort launched in 2021.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Hybrid accelerated OTD program with lab immersions held in Jeffersonville, Indiana (Louisville, Ky.) area. First cohort launches in 2024.

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Hawai'i Pacific University

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Hybrid accelerated DPT program featuring lab immersions in Honolulu, marking the first and only DPT program in Hawaii. The inaugural cohort launched in 2022. A campus expansion to Las Vegas is slated for January 2025.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Hybrid accelerated OTD program with lab immersions held in Honolulu. The inaugural cohort launched in 2024. Campus expansion to Las Vegas in 2025, with additional campus expansions expected within the next five years.

Master of Speech-Language Pathology

Hybrid 24-month Master of Medical Science-Physician Assistant (MMS-PA) with lab immersions held in Honolulu. First cohort will launch in 2025.

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Oklahoma Baptist University

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Hybrid accelerated DPT program with lab immersions held in Shawnee, Oklahoma, right outside of Oklahoma City. The first cohort will launch in 2027.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Hybrid accelerated OTD program with lab immersions held in Shawnee, Oklahoma, right outside of Oklahoma City. The first cohort will launch in January 2026.

Master of Speech-Language Pathology

Hybrid MS-SLP program completed in four semesters. Lab immersions held in Shawnee, Oklahoma, right outside of Oklahoma City. The first cohort is expected to launch in 2026.

Master of Medical Science- Physician Assistant

Hybrid 24-month MMS-PA with lab immersions held in Shawnee, Oklahoma, right outside of Oklahoma City. The first cohort will launch in 2027.

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South College

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

The first ever hybrid accelerated DPT program. The first cohort launched in July 2015. Campuses are located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Atlanta, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee with plans for an additional campus expansion to Indianapolis, Indiana, and Orlando, Florida.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Hybrid accelerated OTD program featuring lab immersions in Knoxville, Tennessee; Nashville, Tennessee; and Atlanta, Georgia. The first cohorts are set to launch in 2025.

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Southern California University of Health Sciences

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Hybrid accelerated DPT program with lab immersions held in Whittier, California, with expansion into Phoenix in 2027. First cohort will launch in 2025 at the Whittier campus.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Hybrid accelerated OTD program with lab immersions held in Phoenix. First cohort will launch in 2025.

Master of Speech-Language Pathology

Hybrid accelerated MS-SLP program with lab immersions in Whittier, California, and Phoenix, Arizona. The first cohort will launch in 2028 at the Phoenix campus, with expansion to Whittier planned for 2029.

Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Designed for working professionals, the PPOTD program is 100% online and can be completed in just 16 months. The curriculum is innovative and asynchronous, allowing students to fit their education into their busy schedules and accelerate their careers without interrupting their work.

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Wilson College

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

Hybrid accelerated DPT program, featuring lab immersions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will launch its first cohort in 2027.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Hybrid accelerated OTD program, featuring lab immersions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will launch its first cohort in 2026.

Master of Speech-Language Pathology

Hybrid accelerated MS-SLP program, featuring lab immersions in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will launch its first cohort in 2028.

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Updates
Hawai'i Pacific University Makes History: Launching its First Mainland Campus in Las Vegas
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Wilson College Expands Health Care Education with First-Ever OTD Program
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A Historic Milestone: Celebrating the Graduation of HPU’s Inaugural DPT Cohort
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What We're Accomplishing Together

Headshot of Lake Lambert, Ph.D, President, Hanover College

EIM has been a great partner throughout the successful launch of our Doctor of Physical Therapy program and continues to be with the start of our Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. The combination of faculty search and development, curriculum and clinical education support, as well as strong marketing capabilities is impressive. The partnership with EIM has enabled us to stand up two great programs on an accelerated timeline.

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Lake Lambert, Ph.D
PRESIDENT
HANOVER COLLEGE
Headshot of Kristen Johnson, PT, MSPT, EdD, Director of Curriculum at Hawai`I Pacific University DPT Program.

The support from EIM has been collaborative and ongoing to individualize a curriculum to meet the mission and vision of Hawai’i Pacific University. The development of course content and interactive, engaging learning activities are peer-reviewed from conception to implementation and consider our students’ diverse and accessibility needs.

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Kristen Johnson, PT, MSPT, EdD
Director of Curriculum
Hawai`I Pacific University DPT Program
Headshot of Jennifer E. Walsh, Ph.D, Senior Vice President and Provost at Hawai’i Pacific University

HPU’s partnership with EIM has enabled us to expand our graduate program offerings in a financially sustainable way that aligns with our mission, meets a critical community need for more health care professionals, and expands HPU’s reputation for student-centered excellence beyond our state’s borders.

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Jennifer E. Walsh, Ph.D
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST
HAWAI’I PACIFIC UNIVERSITY