UTHSC-SA v TTUHSC

[andzpt11]

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So right now I'm very torn about which program to attend for DPT. I have been accepted into a few programs and have narrowed it down between UTHSC-San Antonio and TTUHSC in Lubbock.

I'm looking for anyone who can give me some good advice/insight on both of these programs (what they like/dislike, heard about, the curriculums, etc.) ANY advice would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[TxDPT14]

I was having a hard time deciding between TTUHSC and UT Southwestern in Dallas so I know what you're going through! The only advice I can give (seeing as how I haven't started school yet either) is that either way you really can't go wrong because both are great schools. One thing that stands out for me about Texas Tech is how well they prepare students for clinicals. The places who do clinical affiliations around here seem to think that the Texas Tech students are far more prepared for their clinicals as compared with other students. For me, that's pretty important because book work and theory can only get you so far. But like I said, I don't think you can go wrong with either school. Good luck deciding! If you decide to go to Texas Tech maybe I'll see you at orientation!

 

[bioTech]

I am also in a very similar position. I have finally narrowed my choices to UNTHSC and UTHSCSA.

Even though UNT is a new program, I think that they will be a extremely strong program and thought they had the nicest PT facility in the state. I also love Ft. Worth.

I felt a great rapport with the students and facility at UTHSCSA. I also love that they give another antomy class during the last semester, this is something that many other PTs have said is something that they would have loved to have had. I really enjoyed my visit to SA.

I think both schools have good connections but that UTHSCSA will have a greater variety of clinical oppurtunities.

Would really love to hear from someone who has visited both schools but any extra opions or experiences shared would be appreciated.

 

[bhatiaa1]

I am also in a very similar position. I have finally narrowed my choices to UNTHSC and UTHSCSA.

I felt a great rapport with the students and facility at UTHSCSA. I also love that they give another antomy class during the last semester, this is something that many other PTs have said is something that they would have loved to have had. I really enjoyed my visit to SA.

I think both schools have good connections but that UTHSCSA will have a greater variety of clinical oppurtunities.

I interviewed with UTHSCSA and was placed on the waitlist. I felt their program was solid and... you can't beat the total cost of tuition 👍. Faculty and students were professional & friendly. I also liked the idea of taking anatomy the second time, after completing the clinical portion and prior to boards.
A couple of additions that stood out for me: They had a clinic located inside their facilities which presents ample of observation hours throughout the program... and the opportunity to do your clinical hours at the Brooke Army Medical Center.

Unfortunately, I can not provide any info on Tech or North Texas. On a side note, my wife graduated from UTSW for medical school and she had regrets. It was an cut throat experience and I have no doubt she would pick a different school if she had to redo it again (I know this might not pertain to PT but, UTSW has that "we are better than you" mentality 👎).

Good luck with your choice and Congratulations!!!!

 

[drdomore]

I am also in a very similar position. I have finally narrowed my choices to UNTHSC and UTHSCSA.

Even though UNT is a new program, I think that they will be a extremely strong program and thought they had the nicest PT facility in the state. I also love Ft. Worth.

I felt a great rapport with the students and facility at UTHSCSA. I also love that they give another antomy class during the last semester, this is something that many other PTs have said is something that they would have loved to have had. I really enjoyed my visit to SA.

I think both schools have good connections but that UTHSCSA will have a greater variety of clinical oppurtunities.

Would really love to hear from someone who has visited both schools but any extra opions or experiences shared would be appreciated.

I know a little bit about UTHSCSA that I will share, but I know nothing about UNTHSC since it's a new program. Something to think about is how new UNTHSC is - have they worked out the "kinks"? Lots of practicing PTs have gone through UTHSCSA's curriculum, and the program is CAPTE accredited. UNTHSC has not yet received accreditation. That doesn't mean UNTHSC won't be accredited by the time you graduate, but UTHSCSA is for sure - current through 2019.

UTHSCSA does offer a great selection of clinical rotations. You are required to have a rotation in ortho, neuro and acute PT, with a 4th rotation of your choice, but you get a lot of say in what type of patient, setting, and location you want [pediatrics, geriatrics, inpatient, outpatient, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas, Ft Worth, Lubbock, and even Europe if you want to pay to go overseas (I know UTHSCSA students who went to England and Spain for clinicals)].

Having both anatomy review and differential diagnosis the last semester helps you get ready for the NPTE. UTHSCSA also provides a 2-day review class for the NPTE as part of the curriculum and gives the students an option of taking another, different 2-day review class on site (you have to pay for the 2nd one).

Hope this helps a bit.

 

[andzpt11]

Thank you all for your help! I really appreciate your input and I feel it will help me in making my final decision! Good luck to you all and congratulations on getting in to PT school no matter where you go! 🙂

 

[jacqs]

So right now I'm very torn about which program to attend for DPT. I have been accepted into a few programs and have narrowed it down between UTHSC-San Antonio and TTUHSC in Lubbock.

I'm looking for anyone who can give me some good advice/insight on both of these programs (what they like/dislike, heard about, the curriculums, etc.) ANY advice would be greatly appreciated!!

I firmly believe that in the end, it doesn't matter which school you go to, it's what you make out of your education. I had an extremely hard time deciding between TWU, UTMB, and UTHSCSA, but I think I chose the right school (UTHSCSA!).

The program has a great learning atmosphere, SA is a great city, and the structure of the program is unique! Best of all is that the faculty did a really good job with putting the class together, we all get along quite well and it's not cut throat at all. Good luck with everything!