DPT program pending accreditation

[CLCY]

Hey guys!
Currently I have been accepted into a program that is under accreditation and while I really loved everything about it, I’m still nervous. It currently has an accredited OT and PA program, and apparently the director has helped accredit 4 DPT programs already. I just wanted to see if anyone else has ever been in this position or knows more about this and could offer any tips

As of now this has been my only acceptance (it’s Adventist University btw) I’m waitlisted at 3 and have an upcoming interview in March. I appreciate any feedback!

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[slow_twitch]

I believe with most of these, if they have made it that far to be in the review status than they are typically pretty set in getting fully accredited. Also having a director that has assisted four other programs is another good factor in all of this. Sounds like to me they would have to really do something wrong as of now to lose getting fully accredited (this is very unlikely). I didn't research the school though so you know that part better than me but just from what you wrote, it sounds fine.

 

[CLCY]

I believe with most of these, if they have made it that far to be in the review status than they are typically pretty set in getting fully accredited. Also having a director that has assisted four other programs is another good factor in all of this. Sounds like to me they would have to really do something wrong as of now to lose getting fully accredited (this is very unlikely). I didn't research the school though so you know that part better than me but just from what you wrote, it sounds fine.

Awesome, thanks for the feedback! I have heard that as well. Also, When they discussed this process at the interview they made it seem like even in the case that they don’t pass accreditation the first time, that it’s not a strict ‘no’ it’s more like they receive feedback and the following year could try again to get accredited. So since I would be their 3rd class, worse comes to worst they would have already had 3 chances to get accredited by then, which I’m hoping they most likely will.

Thanks again!

 

[FlyingGnome]

There may also be a fallback option if they don't get accredited.
When MCPHS was still trying to get accredited, they had Simmons as their fall back. So their students would be able to transfer there if they didn't get accredited.
Maybe contact them and see if there's an option like that with Adventist.

 

[dgeazy]

9/10 candidacy for accreditation means they will get accredited. and if not, they should have some schools agreed to be their fall back options.

 

[Jimbobsquare]

I would be less concerned with their what seems to be inevitable accreditation and instead be asking about how many affiliations they have edtablished with clinical sites. Due to the explosion of dpt programs, it is getting harder for programs to partner with enough clinics to have a healthy pool of clinics for the students when it comes time for clinicals. They should be able to provided you with the number of their affiliations. If it was me, I’d want to know how many options I’d have in this area.

 

[ThatKidKate]

I was looking at a program that wasn't fully accredited yet, and asked my boss about it who is a PT. Turns out he attended a program that was working towards accreditation, and said if the program doesn't get accredited then they are told what to improve and have to wait a year. Sooo worst case scenario: the program doesn't get accredited and you have to wait a year to take your licensure exam. It would certainly be unfortunate, but not the end of the world. That being said, considering the director has been successful four times I wouldn't be too concerned about it.

 

[CLCY]

I was looking at a program that wasn't fully accredited yet, and asked my boss about it who is a PT. Turns out he attended a program that was working towards accreditation, and said if the program doesn't get accredited then they are told what to improve and have to wait a year. Sooo worst case scenario: the program doesn't get accredited and you have to wait a year to take your licensure exam. It would certainly be unfortunate, but not the end of the world. That being said, considering the director has been successful four times I wouldn't be too concerned about it.

Okay awesome this made me feel a lot better! I wasn’t too worried about it before it’s mostly other people saying comments and stressing me out now haha.

Thanks everyone for the replies!!