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which are best P.Tgraduate courses in u.s - January 17, 2004 1:04:00 PM
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kediyal
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I have done my bachelors in P.T now I want to do some good clinical graduate course (web based)to advance my career but I have no idea which colleges in u.s are good for pursuing distant (graduate )programs.I am already in usa... but need some guidance so that I pick up right thing for myself.Also any idea about how good is DSC. at Andrews and Rocky mountain?how are these universities?
any reply will be appreciated.
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Re: which are best P.Tgraduate courses in u.s - January 21, 2004 7:19:00 AM
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bonmar
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I'm not sure exactly what you are looking for but I know Simmons College, Boston, MA has a transitional doctorate physical therapy program. The classes may be done on-line. The cost is $5,000 for the whole program (which must be completed in 3 years). The DPT at Simmons College was rated in the top 25 nationwide program by U.S. News and World Report.
Hope this helps.
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Re: which are best P.Tgraduate courses in u.s - January 21, 2004 5:48:00 PM
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tucker
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Yes, I'm about to start my second semester at Simmons for the t-DPT and must admit I am quite impressed with the all web-based courses. It was the most affordable transitional I could find at $5K, but I think it's going up some this year. I also have a BS in PT and found Simmons to be the only program that did not require additional hours (and $$) for those of us with a BS. It should only take 1-2 years to complete the required 12 hours. I am only able to take one class a semester while working full-time and it's not that bad. The readings and classwork takes about 6-10 hours a week. Good luck with your decision.
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Re: which are best P.Tgraduate courses in u.s - January 22, 2004 4:32:00 AM
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Andrew M. Ball PT PhD
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Accreditation status is a BIG question to ask. Rocky Mountain, while a great program, hasn't yet finished the 7-10 year accreditation process. If you just want the education, no big deal, but if you ever want to teach, that could come into play. Also, RMU requires some on-campus time unless something has changed since last I looked.
I'm at the MGH ISP program. Having an MSPT, MBA, and PhD, significant coursework was carved out of my program, and the remaining courses (Imaging, Diff Dx, etc.) is coordinated by MGH DPT's and taught by faculty at Harvard Medical School.
If you're going to do a t-DPT, there is in my opinion no substitute for the MGH program (take that with a grain of salt though, as I am of course going to talk up my program). I decided upon it because it's affordable, it's closely associated with Harvard Medical School, and for every entry-level student that you work with as a CI, you get a voucher for 3 credits (that's about $1800 off of tuition for each student that you or your organization takes. My 8 credits will cost around 5K too, and less-so for every student I work with.
Drew
[This message has been edited by Andrew M. Ball PT PhD (edited January 22, 2004).]
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Re: which are best P.Tgraduate courses in u.s - January 22, 2004 12:02:00 PM
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bonmar
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Drew, what does ISP stand for? Also, are you going to classes or taking them on-line? I am currently looking into a DPT program which is why I knew about Simmons (it is my alma mater as well). The appeal for me is on-line. Of course, accreditation is more important!! I will check into accreditation at Simmons. Thanx, Bonnie
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Re: which are best P.Tgraduate courses in u.s - January 22, 2004 12:15:00 PM
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tucker
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Although the Simmons program is ideal for some therapists (such as life-long inpatient therapists), I would not recommend it to outpatient therapists who will be dealing with direct access in the future. Pharmacolgy will soon be added to the online courses, but the program does not offer classes such as differential diagnosis and imaging. If I was in outpatient and wanted to be adequately prepared for direct access, I would pay more for the program to take these courses.
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Re: which are best P.Tgraduate courses in u.s - January 22, 2004 3:34:00 PM
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Andrew M. Ball PT PhD
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Sorry, I missssspellllleeed the ISP. It should be MGH ISP (www.mghisp.edu). That stands for Mass Gen. Hosp. Institute of Health Professions. It and Harvard Medical School are the educational wings of the Partners Health System up in Boston.
Simmons, methinks, is up in Boston too. It is accredited, but I'd question the program if it's devoid of an imaging, diff dx, and pharmacology course. I'd check on that though --- I can't imagine that's right.
Drew
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Re: which are best P.Tgraduate courses in u.s - January 22, 2004 4:41:00 PM
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bonmar
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Yes, Simmons is in Boston....right down the street from Harvard Med. I actually took the Advanced Human Anatomy/Physiology with cadaver dissection at Harvard Med as well as the neuroanatomy course. It was great!
I was looking at the Simmons t-dpt program just yesterday and found it odd that they did not offer any of the above named courses. I had e-mailed someone at Simmons to discuss the program in greater detail. If, in fact, they do not offer those courses, as tucker has mentioned, I would not enroll in the program there. I work in an orthopedic out-pt setting.
I will look into the program at MGH. Thanx for the "link", Drew.
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Re: which are best P.Tgraduate courses in u.s - January 23, 2004 6:33:00 PM
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kediyal
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HI THANX TO FOR ALL THE SUGGESTIONS AND THEY HAVE ACTUALLY GIVEN ME A LOT OF INSIGHT!WELL I AM CONFUSED NOW CUZ. I ACTUALLY WANTED TO DO SOME SPECIALISATION TYPE POST GRADUATION /DSC.PT & t-dpt.THEREFORE SOMEHOW FAILED TO ATTRACT ME.WELL ACTUALLY I AM NOT PLANNING TO GO FOR TEACHING. I BASICALLY WANT SOME GOOD DEGREE(PREFERABLY SPECIALISATION) THAT NOT ONLY HELPS ME CLINICALLY...BUT IS PRESTIGIOUS AND FEASIBLE WITH FULL TIME JOB BUT FROM A GOOD INSTITUTION.SO I WAS KIND OF LIKING SPECILISATION TRACKS IN DSC.PT ,BUT ARE THESE FOR PEOPLE INTERESTED IN TEACHING?
WELL BUT I DONT KNOW WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF CHOOSING t-dpt OVER SOME SPECIALISED POSTGRAD. DEGREE IN SPECIAL TRACKS (CLINICALLY)? IF THERE IS THEN LET ME KNOW.
I HAVE PREDILECTION FOR ORTHO . ..IF I WANT TO EXCEL AS AN MUSKULOSKELETAL P.T WHICH ARE BEST INSTITUTIONS AND WHAT ARE YOUR ADVICES..I HAVE ONLY 1 YR. EXPERIENCE I AM DELIGENT (GPA=4)ACCORDING TO U.S STANDARDS AND ITS JUST THAT WHILE I WORK I WANT TO ADVANCE ACADEMICALLY TOO ,BUT IT WILL BE SAD IF JUST BECUZ. OF LACK OF INFORMATION I LAND UP IN ...A SCHOOL WHICH IS NOT GOOD...
ANY REPLY OR SUGGESTIONS WILL BE APPRECIATED!
JAYA.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Andrew M. Ball PT PhD:
Accreditation status is a BIG question to ask. Rocky Mountain, while a great program, hasn't yet finished the 7-10 year accreditation process. If you just want the education, no big deal, but if you ever want to teach, that could come into play. Also, RMU requires some on-campus time unless something has changed since last I looked.
I'm at the MGH ISP program. Having an MSPT, MBA, and PhD, significant coursework was carved out of my program, and the remaining courses (Imaging, Diff Dx, etc.) is coordinated by MGH DPT's and taught by faculty at Harvard Medical School.
If you're going to do a t-DPT, there is in my opinion no substitute for the MGH program (take that with a grain of salt though, as I am of course going to talk up my program). I decided upon it because it's affordable, it's closely associated with Harvard Medical School, and for every entry-level student that you work with as a CI, you get a voucher for 3 credits (that's about $1800 off of tuition for each student that you or your organization takes. My 8 credits will cost around 5K too, and less-so for every student I work with.
Drew
[This message has been edited by Andrew M. Ball PT PhD (edited January 22, 2004).][/QUOTE]
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