physical therapy

Hey all! I just got accepted into GWU's DPT program for the class of 2019 and I wanted to meet anyone else who has and is thinking about attending! What makes you want to go to school there? Any concerns?

Hey everyone. I recently just graduated from USF in the Fall of 2015, and have applied to PT schools for Fall 2016. Here are my stats: University of South Florida, Graduated Magna Cum Laude on December 11th Major: Biomedical Sciences Minor: Psychology Cumulative GPA: 3.75 GRE: V:152, Q:153...

Hello! A current player on a sled hockey team in Southeastern Minnesota, is seeking to become more independent on the ice. He has a cervical level spinal cord injury and requires a pusher to propel himself forward, because of the fixed position of the stick, he cannot use both ends (In a...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has heard back from Rosalind Franklin DPT yet for the final interview on January 16th? I applied a little too late in the game to make it to the earlier dates, but I haven't heard anything yet and now the interview is only a month away.

Has anyone heard back from USA during this application cycle? I submitted my application pretty early in the cycle and haven't heard anything one way or the other.

Hey guys, So, I've been extremely indecisive the past couple of months about what I want to study. I know for sure that I want to study something in the health field, there's no question about it. I have already finished one and a half year studying psychology, but then I realised that it...

Hey everyone! So I'm applying in a few months for my first time and need a little bit of help. I have had a completely full semester and worked full time for the past few years. Anyways because of this I have no extra curriculars except the fact that I will be a certified personal trainer soon...

I think it is time that we start talking about the upcoming 2016 presidential election in the United States. With student debt for PTs rising I feel like we need to open up the discussion on some of the policy that these candidates are claiming to enact. Of course these are politicians that we...

Hey everyone! I've been accepted to both Midwestern University in Downers Grove and University of Indianapolis. Could anyone give me a little insight into these programs? They're both pretty close cost-wise but Uindy is ranked higher than Midwestern. However, Midwestern is much closer and less...

Hallo, I am studying physiotherapy in Bosnien. I thought to attend this Exchange Program (http://www.worldlearning.org/what-we-do/global-ugrad/). What you thing abouth that. How is the college in US, and what they can offer to me. Thank you for reading, and I hope on quick answer.

I've recently made a career change to quit my job and go back to school and take the prerequisites for most PT schools. A few things worry me though. First, my cumulative GPA is not good. I started college in 2004 and got horrible grades in the beginning. Around my junior year I began to...

So I have a kind of unique situation. I'm planning on applying for PT school in the summer/fall of this year. I currently have a 3.54 overall GPA with a Psychology major and a Chemistry minor, my GPA would be MUCH better if I hadn't done the chemistry minor but I began as pre-med so I needed the...

So i'm currently a junior in college in the process of obtaining my bachelors in Biology. The program that I'm in is a PT-track program in which i will be applying to. With that said, i'm also very interested in Athletic Training--I noticed this practically my sophomore year of college...

Hi, I was waitlisted to the University of MN DPT program a few months back. I am just wondering if anyone has gained admittance after being waitlisted by this program. Additionally, if you were able to get off the waitlist, did you send any materials beyond the application such as writing a...

Anyone who has attended UIndy for DPT, could you please tell us about what you liked and didn't like about the program? Did you feel clinically prepared and confident overall to enter the field after graduation? On a side note, do you know what the acceptance rate is like and how big was your...

Anyone who has attended UIndy for DPT, could you please tell us about what you liked and didn't like about the program? Did you feel clinically prepared and confident overall to enter the field after graduation? On a side note, do you know what the acceptance rate is like and how big was your...

Wanted to start a new thread for anyone who applied to Governors State Univerity in Chicago for the fall 2016 cycle. Supposed to be hearing back by November 25th for interview. Don't think I have a good shot being out of state.

Hi Friends! I had my physical therapy interview at Midwestern University, Downer's Grove. I searched high and low for information on what to expect and couldn't find any prior to my interview, so I'm hoping you will find this post helpful! The interviewers were Sarah Keller, Timothy Hanke...

I'm getting ready to interview next week for a DPT program, but I currently have a TFCC tear in my right wrist. I'm trying to decide if I should wear my bivalve splint. It's a bulky and uncomfortable splint, but it reduces my pain. If I wear it, my pain will be reduced, and I would probably...

Hello to you all! I just recently graduated High School this year and I'm about to finish up my first semester of college next month, however I'm submitting my application for the PTA program at my college which only accepts about 35 students and get about over 200+ applicants each year...

Hey guys, First just wanted to say I'm new to this website so if i screw something up forgive me. Second, I was recently offered an Internship under a DPT for sports rehab (one of the main fields im interested in). For a degree in exercise science we have an internship course the last semester...

I need some advice on what to do . I graduated with a BS where my major concentration was kinesiology. So I have a background in science. I took most of pre-reqs for PT school but am still missing 4-6 classes. That's not the dilemma im having, my problem is I finished with a 2.66 GPA. I...

Hey y'all this is my first interview, and it's in about two weeks. I've looked at the practice questions they have online and gone over my resume. Are there any other suggestions for preparation for this interview or other questions to be prepared for?

I'm starting this thread for people who are anxiously waiting to hear back from their interview for pt school. My friend had an interview at Texas tech last weekend and had pretty good stats and recommendations. They said the interview only consisted of one professor interviewing them. To the...

I was accepted by a school October 8th, and I was wondering how much time I had to respond by because I might want to continue to go ahead with interviews for other schools. Does anyone know?

Hey, everyone! Happy National PT Month! I'm posting on behalf of Texas Woman's University and the Houston Class of 2017! Next spring, we'll be headed to Cusco, Peru on our annual service trip, where we'll be working at an assisted living facility and providing much-needed help to children with...

Hey everyone! So, I'm in desperate need of good advice. I currently attend a four year university in Texas and am in the process of earning my Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, excercise Science with a minor in biology. I chose this degree plan because I have high hopes for getting into PT...

Hey guys! Is there anyone on here from UTMB or TWU's DPT Program that would like to share how they like their program so far? Any opinions? I would really appreciate it!

Hi i'm a new grad & had recently passed the NPTE and is now applying for a Full Time PT job, I have been interviewed on a Skilled nursing facility which offered me $32/hour, i don't really know how much should an entry level PT should be paid on a SNF, so your opinions are welcome :D is it a...

Hello fellow PTs! My name is Justin Lee, I am a Physical Therapist from Los Angeles, California. I'm a DPT who's an entrepreneur at heart. I've started 2 successful businesses in college, one of which was a mobile technology company that served PTs around the US. Currently, I am the owner and...

I have a couple questions pertaining to PTCAS. If anyone could give me some input I would greatly appreciate it. I tried calling PTCAS, but to no avail. 1.) Is there a special way to input classes taken as transient? I just added the institution's name like it was just a normal institution I...

I just graduated this past May from Loyola University of Chicago with a degree in Psychology. My overall GPA is 3.48 and I think my prerequisite GPA is a little lower than that 3.2 ~ 3.3 GRE V157 Q153 W4.0 I currently have over 150 hours observation: 100 at the Rehab institute of Chicago 50 at...

I have decided to pursue a Physical Therapy degree 2 months ago. I am currently attending a Community College, majoring in Pre Physical Therapy. This associate will obtain all the prerequisites for Physical Therapy school. I transfered from University to College, so I can have a better chance...

I work full time with a rotating shift. Days off are also rotating. For 3 weeks I work night then mornings for 3 weeks. I know there are people at my job that can switch with me every now and then. Realistically if I go back to school to take prerequisites I won't be able to attend 100% of my...

Like any other health professional grad program, clinical internships are crucial to developing as a practitioner. My question is... Does anyone know of any PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAMS that let you PICK YOUR OWN CLINICALS? I am 99.9% confident that I know what speciality I want to enter into...

Hi Everyone! I'd love to get some feedback and insights from some fellow PTs in the working world on working "overtime" as a salaried employee. I've just started working about a month in OP and have already been approached a handful of times to "help-out" at high school sporting events probably...