Hello All!
I decided to create this forum to meet other students in the same boat as me. I graduated from a Pre-Physical Therapy program and no I did not have above a 3.0 cumulative (2.72 ) Thanks for my two 5 credit Chem courses. I was not a lazy student, I just juggled too much during my last several years in undergrad. Let it be known that I've completed and presented research with my Exercise Physiology professor. This included presenting the same study at our annual state ACSM conference.I'm in the process of teaming up with him and preparing to write a publication for the study.
So far I was lucky to complete some observational hours at a inpatient knee and hip replacement rehab unit for six months, but I still need more hours!
As of now, I'm working at a paid Internship, in another state for a University as a Fitness Coordinator. After telling my supervisor that my main goal becoming a Physical Therapist. She state's "Well you know that we have a PT program?... I understand your situation with undergrad grades, but you know that we have a post bac program that will help you prepare for the DPT program?" Plus, she's willing to extend my internship contract for another school year so I can complete the pre reqs and apply to the program.
I apologize for writing a whole chapter. I just wanted to see if anyone else is taking an alternative route and what are you plans to get yourself in the DPT program? Maybe we could all encourage each other? Your insights, suggestions, and feedback will be greatly appreciated. Please no negativity!
PS please excuse the grammar and mechanics I have been up since 4am and going non stop today...
I decided to create this forum to meet other students in the same boat as me. I graduated from a Pre-Physical Therapy program and no I did not have above a 3.0 cumulative (2.72 ) Thanks for my two 5 credit Chem courses. I was not a lazy student, I just juggled too much during my last several years in undergrad. Let it be known that I've completed and presented research with my Exercise Physiology professor. This included presenting the same study at our annual state ACSM conference.I'm in the process of teaming up with him and preparing to write a publication for the study.
So far I was lucky to complete some observational hours at a inpatient knee and hip replacement rehab unit for six months, but I still need more hours!
As of now, I'm working at a paid Internship, in another state for a University as a Fitness Coordinator. After telling my supervisor that my main goal becoming a Physical Therapist. She state's "Well you know that we have a PT program?... I understand your situation with undergrad grades, but you know that we have a post bac program that will help you prepare for the DPT program?" Plus, she's willing to extend my internship contract for another school year so I can complete the pre reqs and apply to the program.
I apologize for writing a whole chapter. I just wanted to see if anyone else is taking an alternative route and what are you plans to get yourself in the DPT program? Maybe we could all encourage each other? Your insights, suggestions, and feedback will be greatly appreciated. Please no negativity!
PS please excuse the grammar and mechanics I have been up since 4am and going non stop today...