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Andrew M. Ball PT PhD -> Re: prospective student (May 17, 2004 7:16:00 PM)
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I'd disagree. A DPT is critical for entry-level practice today. With all the degrees I've got, I don't NEED the additional degree, nor do I have some kind of ego need to be called "Doctor" --- the PhD accomplished that. What I need, what I'm missing, is the updated education.
The CURRENT pharmacology (I'm one of the few that had it 10 years ago with Charles Ciccone), diff dx, and imaging skills are critical for today's practice environment and those who think otherwise, in my opinion, simply don't realize what they don't know --- nor how it plays into TODAY'S practice, not to mention the future.
As far as the MBA goes, been there done that. Depends upon how you do it. In my experience, most of the important things that I learned in my own MBA experience could be picked up in a few books on managerial finance and economics, Nosse and Kovacheck's book, and a book on strategic management of healthcare systems.
Speaking as someone with and MBA, as opposed to simply being excited about nearing completion of one (not to minimize the accoplishment), the critical thing about an MBA isn't so much the education so much as the contacts you'll make in the program.
A DPT is, in my opinion, FAR more critical for bringing oneself up to speed on today's practice than an MBA ever will be.
As for the peds suggestion, that depends on the state. New York wasn't so bad, but peds practice in North Carolina is so messed up, that after nearly 10 years of practice a few articles to my name, and several peds certifications, I left for the "glory" of being a "new grad" in adult care --- and the pay is MUCH better.
Do more research, dig much deeper --- and above all, LIVE YOUR BLISS!
Drew
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