Thinking of going for DPT degree in my 40s

[KarateGirl]

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I'm looking to talk to PTs/students who started their DPT degree in their 40s or later. I turned 43 this week, and I'm considering going back to school for PT. I'd love to get some perspective/feedback from others who have done it successfully. Thanks!

 

[jblil]

Nothing wrong with going back to school in your 40s, as long as you've carefully considered the financial angle. If you're single, it's simpler; if you have a family (spouse, kids), things can get really complicated.

 

[antochí]

I'm looking to talk to PTs/students who started their DPT degree in their 40s or later. I turned 43 this week, and I'm considering going back to school for PT. I'd love to get some perspective/feedback from others who have done it successfully. Thanks!

I'm 38 and married with 3 kids. I'm almost half through my first year. Let me know if you want to pick my brain.

 

[vm26]

I'm looking to talk to PTs/students who started their DPT degree in their 40s or later. I turned 43 this week, and I'm considering going back to school for PT. I'd love to get some perspective/feedback from others who have done it successfully. Thanks!

After working as a PT for a few years, started med school at age 30, completed training at age 41 so its never to late. Just make sure its cost effective -debt/quality of life as a student (eg. studying all day indoors on a beautiful fall/spring Saturday) versus income potential/fulfillment from profession. Think rule of thumb is that total student loan shouldn't exceed expected 1st year income