Large Class Sizes in DPT

[ScarletGray]

I was recently accepted to a program that has 72 students. I also know that there are some programs with even more seats. I was wondering if anyone knew of how a large class size affects the DPT experience, positively or negatively.

I have heard that sometimes connections are more difficult to form with larger class sizes, and can be very clique-prone. But I also heard that if there are more classmates, it is easier to succeed as there are many more people to help you.

Thanks!

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[DPTapplicant805]

I was recently accepted to a program that has 72 students. I also know that there are some programs with even more seats. I was wondering if anyone knew of how a large class size affects the DPT experience, positively or negatively.

I have heard that sometimes connections are more difficult to form with larger class sizes, and can be very clique-prone. But I also heard that if there are more classmates, it is easier to succeed as there are many more people to help you.

Thanks!

I have not heard of programs that large. What school were you accepted to?

 

[future47]

I was recently accepted to a program that has 72 students. I also know that there are some programs with even more seats. I was wondering if anyone knew of how a large class size affects the DPT experience, positively or negatively.

I have heard that sometimes connections are more difficult to form with larger class sizes, and can be very clique-prone. But I also heard that if there are more classmates, it is easier to succeed as there are many more people to help you.

Thanks!

A school nearby just recently expanded from 50 to 65. When asked, the program director said that "you are all a big blob of 65 students who move from one classroom to the next."

Likely, you'll be meeting a lot of different people. Getting to be hands on with various body types. I see it as a positive. But negative in that you might not have any 1 on 1 time with professors, but I don't think it'll be too difficult for your professors to incorporate some time. Especially if you show you truly need clarification on something.

 

[PTpursuit]

I was recently accepted to a program that has 72 students. I also know that there are some programs with even more seats. I was wondering if anyone knew of how a large class size affects the DPT experience, positively or negatively.

I have heard that sometimes connections are more difficult to form with larger class sizes, and can be very clique-prone. But I also heard that if there are more classmates, it is easier to succeed as there are many more people to help you.

Thanks!

Hey! I attend a program that has around ~70 students... Losing count. People have formed their "cliques" but that's only natural. I think it is what you make of it, and if friendly and nice to all, you will know everyone. I probably know a majority of my class besides maybe 2 on a personal level. I think it is great to have a large class size, more personalities and people to bounce ideas off of. Our professors have office hours, so it hasn't been a challenge to get help... Also, our professors know our names.. They make it a point to. SO I wouldn't worry too much about class size 🙂

 

[ScarletGray]

I have not heard of programs that large. What school were you accepted to?

It was Bellarmine University in Kentucky!

 

[ScarletGray]

A school nearby just recently expanded from 50 to 65. When asked, the program director said that "you are all a big blob of 65 students who move from one classroom to the next."

Likely, you'll be meeting a lot of different people. Getting to be hands on with various body types. I see it as a positive. But negative in that you might not have any 1 on 1 time with professors, but I don't think it'll be too difficult for your professors to incorporate some time. Especially if you show you truly need clarification on something.

I like your point on how I can experience many different body types. I actually went to a HUGE school as an undergrad, so I am already used to fighting for professors time. I hope that in PT school it would be a little easier to approach them with more students in the program! haha. the program seemed like it still maintained a lower student faculty ratio though.

 

[ScarletGray]

Hey! I attend a program that has around ~70 students... Losing count. People have formed their "cliques" but that's only natural. I think it is what you make of it, and if friendly and nice to all, you will know everyone. I probably know a majority of my class besides maybe 2 on a personal level. I think it is great to have a large class size, more personalities and people to bounce ideas off of. Our professors have office hours, so it hasn't been a challenge to get help... Also, our professors know our names.. They make it a point to. SO I wouldn't worry too much about class size 🙂

That's great to hear. I hope to get to know that many of my fellow classmates.. I am a little introverted but hey, time to try something new!

 

[Cheezy89]

MGH IHP has about 68 people. You are right people do form clique as you progress through the doctorate but that's a given. However our class has a huge sharing culture so everybody knows each other. We have no shortage of friendly people so connecting is very easy. Plus after a while it doesn't feel like it's a huge class. I like it that way especially because our curriculum has a team-based learning approach. We always sit in group of 4-5 people and we are forced to challenge each other's judgement. That's how the real world works and they try to drill this into us early. I also learn better that way so it works in my favor.

 

[Dinked]

I know UM is taking 63 students this year.

 

[DesertPT]

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[dgt329]

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I didn't know about these talks, thank you for sharing!! Really insightful

 

[DPTapplicant2016/17]

That's great to hear. I hope to get to know that many of my fellow classmates.. I am a little introverted but hey, time to try something new!

I interviewed at Bellarmine on December 2nd of this year and I was really impressed by their program! I think the large class size would be a good thing. Many different body types to practice on and you aren't seeing the same 30 faces every day. I have not heard back from them yet but I am really hoping I get accepted. When did you interview? and how long after your interview did they contact you about your acceptance?

 

[ScarletGray]

I interviewed at Bellarmine on December 2nd of this year and I was really impressed by their program! I think the large class size would be a good thing. Many different body types to practice on and you aren't seeing the same 30 faces every day. I have not heard back from them yet but I am really hoping I get accepted. When did you interview? and how long after your interview did they contact you about your acceptance?

I interviewed on 11/18 and heard back on 11/21 by email! Good luck!!

 

[DPTapplicant2016/17]

I interviewed on 11/18 and heard back on 11/21 by email! Good luck!!

Wow, you heard back fast! Well congratulations to you on your acceptance!