MD + Physiotherapy?

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Hey all,

I'm interested in pursuing both an MD degree as well as MSc physiotherapy degree. From what I can tell, this isn't a common route, but does anyone know if there are opportunities both clinically and business wise by being trained in both disciplines? Also I should mention I'm in Canada, but any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[theman1990]

I think what you may be interested in is "Physiatry." There's a section in this forum dedicated to it that may have your answers!

 

[linux distro]

I think what you may be interested in is "Physiatry." There's a section in this forum dedicated to it that may have your answers!

I've thought about physiatry, but I'm not interested in it. The reason why I want to pursue a physiotherapy degree is because my family/friends have a business which they would like me to be involved with. For this I would need to have a physiotherapy degree. In addition, I would like to pursue a specialty that is completely unrelated.

Also, I just finished first year meds right now. So in order to get the physiotherapy degree, I would need to put meds on hiatus for 2 years.

So the question is can anyone point to any major pitfalls to this route? Any advice?

 

[SoCuteMD]

I've thought about physiatry, but I'm not interested in it. The reason why I want to pursue a physiotherapy degree is because my family/friends have a business which they would like me to be involved with. For this I would need to have a physiotherapy degree. In addition, I would like to pursue a specialty that is completely unrelated.

Also, I just finished first year meds right now. So in order to get the physiotherapy degree, I would need to put meds on hiatus for 2 years.

So the question is can anyone point to any major pitfalls to this route? Any advice?

If you are in the US (which seems unlikely, since the word "physiotherapy" is not used as much here) then I think it's a losing proposition. Unless the side business pays a lot of money, it's not worth the two years of extra tuition/student loans and two delayed years of attending income. In addition, I think it would be difficult to keep your physical therapy knowledge and skills up while pursuing residency in a completely unrelated field.

 

[dienekes88]

I'm confused how you could close the door to that option by completing a residency in PM&R. I would think that they would prefer an MD with a PM&R residency to a Physical Therapy degree.