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PHSPT -> Re: opinions on certain schools (October 6, 2006 4:37:00 AM)
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FuturePT
As a ex-Texas PT grad, I can tell you should be fine, concentrate on your other pre-reqs: GRE, outside activities etc. Apply to all SCHOOLS!
UTHSCSA is decent (my alma mater) currently evolving and perhaps will emerge into a good school in approx 5-8 yrs??
Texas Tech should take you in with your accomplishments.
PT programs (Texas)have had a decline in applicants in last couple of yrs.
If I was to do it over again, Ill go to the Army-Baylor PT program it was ranked in the "top 5 in the nation in 2004" YOU WILL receive top notch training, in my opinion NO PT PROGRAM is producing this high quality of PTs. For a couple of reasons: 1) You will get taught to work as a direct access practicioner: order/interpret imaging, order/interpret labs, 100% autonomy , HANDS DOWN the best manual therapists researchers (Childs, Wainner,Fritz, Whitmann, Flynn)in the field came from there and continue to be faculty members. 2)Highly concentrated PT eduaction produced in just 27 mos 3) Opportunities for manual therapy residencies PAID for 4) Get paid approx $34,000/yr to go to PT school, while PT school is FREE 5) 100% healthcare benefits and all the other perks that come from being in the military.
Ok thats more than a couple of reasons, but take my word when i say it is a well-designed PT program.
I was fortunate to attend one of PT school clinicals at the Army-Baylor manual therapy institute, it was by far the highlight of my PT education.
Put it this way, the level of autonomy and incredible knowledge that Military PTs had, motivated me enough to join the Uniformed Services.
I only regret not doing this earlier, had I done so I would not be $50,000 in the hole.
Food for thought.
Good luck,
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