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DPT vs MD - April 15, 2001 10:44:00 AM

dawas99

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sorry for this quastion..
but this is the first message..
is the entry-level of DPT persone will be higher than who is post.P.DPT?

Thanks

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Re: DPT vs MD - April 15, 2001 11:15:00 AM

Andrew M. Ball, MS, PT

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There is a lot of confusion regarding DPT. You can have most of your questions answered under the education section of the APTA website.

I'm not sure what you mean by "higher," so it's difficult to answer your question. There are currently 3 types of DPT's:

Entry-Level DPT = person's first PT degree

Transitional DPT = person got a PT degree say 20 years ago, and recognizes the fact that "entry-level" is a moving target. It allows them to bone up on skills that they don't have, that new graduates are expected to have covered in school such as histology, pathology, administration, pharmacology, electrophysiologic assessment, and evidence-based practice.

Post-Professional DPT or DScPT = There are only a few of these kinds of programs out there. They are for someone with a PT degree who chooses to specialize in say pediatrics, ortho, sports, etc. in a structured manner.

There is no differential in pay, nor does the general community have any idea what the difference between any of these degrees is . . . so it's not possible to answer your question regarding which is "higher" without knowing what you mean.

Drew

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Re: DPT vs MD - April 15, 2001 12:35:00 PM

dawas99

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thanks Mr.Andrew
I want to say , are all of DPT in a same level (salary,knowledge,academical level,...etc)
and is this degree offering only in US?

Thanks

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Re: DPT vs MD - April 15, 2001 3:04:00 PM

Andrew M. Ball, MS, PT

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Salary is usually the same. A PT is a PT. People are hired on the basis of job description, not the degree that they hold.

As for the knowlege base, please refer to my previous posting. Entry-level is entry level, regardless of degree, be it BS, MS, MPT, or DPT. Some graduating today would have more up to date information than someone 20 years ago, and would likely have more classes.

Post-professional programs are offered at the master's and doctorate levels. This is additional information on top of the original PT degree.

Drew

thanks Mr.Andrew
I want to say , are all of DPT in a same level (salary,knowledge,academical level,...etc)
and is this degree offering only in US?

Thanks

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Re: DPT vs MD - April 16, 2001 5:50:00 AM

mcap

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Dawas:

I would agree with what Drew said, you are hired based on your position, not your degree. The DPTs don't make any more money than their BSPT and MSPT counterparts. Even though it may be longer and more thorough it is still entry level.

I will say however, that an advanced DPT or a DrSci PT might afford you more leadership and teaching opportunities. In some colleges, I think the Dr.Sci will allow for a tenure track, but not in many of them.

Overall, there seems to be a lot of interest and enthusiasm for clinical degrees. But I really think the field needs more truly academic professors. There seems to be a need for those who can do basic research, write grants and publish.

Of course, PT is a very clinical field, and the students are there to learn clinical skills.......

Good luck,
mcap

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Re: DPT vs MD - April 20, 2001 6:28:00 AM

dawas99

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DPT he can become a Professor or not?
and how?

N.B:

Plz Dr. or Mr.Andrew M. Ball
go to [URL=http://www.rmuohp.edu/doctorate/doctorate%20frames.htm]http://www.rmuohp.edu/doctorate/doctorate%20frames.htm[/URL]

is post.P.DPT = Dsc.PT???

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