MPT programs

[sniffy]

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Anyone know where I can get a list of the remaining MPT programs across the US?

I've done a bunch of unsuccessful google searches, and if anyone can help I'd appreciate it (otherwise I'm going to have to go through every program across the US one by one!).

 

[MinnDasota]

I'm pretty sure you will have to go through each, one-by-one. I say this because most programs are transitioning to the DPT meaning that most general websites are probably not up to date. To narrow your search, you might want to just look into areas/states that you are interested in and then do one-by-one...

I'm curious, why are you looking into MPT? Cost? Shorter?

 

[kcgregor]

Just because it is an MPT program does not mean that it is shorter. I think the only MPT programs in California are the CSU schools. So that would be CSU Northridge, CSU Long Beach, CSU Fresno, and San Francisco State.

 

[soccer31]

http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm...schools/acc_schools_map.cfm&process=3&type=PT

Look for the code D5 next to the school. However, as MinnDasota mentioned this could be outdated, so if you find a D5 school just go to their website to double check.

 

[sniffy]

I'm pretty sure you will have to go through each, one-by-one. I say this because most programs are transitioning to the DPT meaning that most general websites are probably not up to date. To narrow your search, you might want to just look into areas/states that you are interested in and then do one-by-one...

I'm curious, why are you looking into MPT? Cost? Shorter?

Thanks for the responses guys!

If I don't get into a DPT program this year, I might try the MPT route. Yes, I do realize that some MPTs are more than 2 years, but I'm not convinced that a DPT is even really necessary. At 33, I'm looking to get in and out ASAP. Worst case scenario is that if I need the tDPT in the future, my employer will most likely help subsidize the cost.

 

[kcgregor]

Thanks for the responses guys!

If I don't get into a DPT program this year, I might try the MPT route. Yes, I do realize that some MPTs are more than 2 years, but I'm not convinced that a DPT is even really necessary. At 33, I'm looking to get in and out ASAP. Worst case scenario is that if I need the tDPT in the future, my employer will most likely help subsidize the cost.

Good plan

 

[greco13]

Thanks for the responses guys!

If I don't get into a DPT program this year, I might try the MPT route. Yes, I do realize that some MPTs are more than 2 years, but I'm not convinced that a DPT is even really necessary. At 33, I'm looking to get in and out ASAP. Worst case scenario is that if I need the tDPT in the future, my employer will most likely help subsidize the cost.

I am looking into this too

 

[Litlwarrior08]

I believe the MPT programs are being phased out and the graduating class of 2015 will have the DPT. CA has been holding out on the transition but I also believe from my searching that they will be changing over for the entry classes 2012 and 13. I like your plan, I had considered it and have been following the program since I was in middle school. The gold ring just keeps getting futher away and requiring more prerequisits and more time. APTA and the individule schools will have the answer. See responses to this question on the other pre-PT thread.

 

[DPTHopeful921]

You mentioned something about being 33 and getting in and out ASAP, but if you do the MPT prgm your just going to eventually do the tDPT prgm. Then you will be older and have to go to school again. Vision 2020- youll eventually have to get a DPT. IMO, if you dont get into DPT school, I would just wait the one year, reapply, try and get back in to a DPT prgm, and then not have to worry about going back to finish a school-especially since you said that MPT and DPT schools take the same amount of time, then it would take you longer to attain your DPT, which is kind of contradictory to what you said about wanting to "get in and out ASAP". definitely not trying to belittle what you said or anything, but just trying to offer some insight from an outside perspective and try to get you some options/something to think about.

 

[jesspt]

You mentioned something about being 33 and getting in and out ASAP, but if you do the MPT prgm your just going to eventually do the tDPT prgm. Then you will be older and have to go to school again. Vision 2020- youll eventually have to get a DPT. IMO, if you dont get into DPT school, I would just wait the one year, reapply, try and get back in to a DPT prgm, and then not have to worry about going back to finish a school-especially since you said that MPT and DPT schools take the same amount of time, then it would take you longer to attain your DPT, which is kind of contradictory to what you said about wanting to "get in and out ASAP". definitely not trying to belittle what you said or anything, but just trying to offer some insight from an outside perspective and try to get you some options/something to think about.

These statements are NOT true. Vision 2020 has no impact on your ability to obtain a PT license from whatever state you wish to practice in. You must only have grauated from an accredited PT program to sit for the National Phsycial Therapy Examination.

 

[DPTHopeful921]

ur right, i missed quoted it, but what i was getting at was that they were talking about getting an MPT, and if they eventually need the tDPT they will have to go back and get it. so i was just offering my opinion that if it were me, i would just wait the year, reapply and just try to get into a DPT prgm. You dont want to have to do a 2-3 yr MPT prgm, only to have to go back and do another 1-2 yr tDPT prgm-since they were talking about getting out there ASAP. Im just of the opinion that if youre going to do something, you might as well do it right the first time. Thats what i was getting at. But thanks for the correction though...keep me in line!! 😛

 

[Fiveoboy11]

ur right, i missed quoted it, but what i was getting at was that they were talking about getting an MPT, and if they eventually need the tDPT they will have to go back and get it. so i was just offering my opinion that if it were me, i would just wait the year, reapply and just try to get into a DPT prgm. You dont want to have to do a 2-3 yr MPT prgm, only to have to go back and do another 1-2 yr tDPT prgm-since they were talking about getting out there ASAP. Im just of the opinion that if youre going to do something, you might as well do it right the first time. Thats what i was getting at. But thanks for the correction though...keep me in line!! 😛

tDPT: useless, unaccredited, misleading.

There should be laws prohibiting the use of "DPT" for those who didn't earned it, and mandate that "tDPT" be used otherwise. Then we'll see how many sign up for that lame of a curriculum. Anyone who has already graduated from PT school who wishes to further their knowledge/credentials would be far better off doing a residency or post professional doctorate. Save 10k or spend it on something useful that will actually help the patient.

 

[Lorty]

You might have a tough time finding MPT programs at this point. The last of the MPT programs that I personally know of are the CSU's in California, and I know that my school (CSU Northridge) is bringing in its first DPT class later this year along with several of the other CSU's. If you can find one, I would recommend it due to the incredible amount of money you save for a very similar education. As an example, the in-state MPT students at my school only pay ~$3500 per semester, but the tuition for the DPTs coming in this year is hiked up to over $8000 per semester!! If money is not a primary consideration, you may be better off getting the DPT but for someone like me, going for the MPT was a no-brainer, especially considering job opportunites are 100% the same...