What I Wish I Knew Before Starting PT School
Starting physical therapy (PT) school can be a daunting experience. It’s a lot of change ... Read more
Written by: Priya Patel
Published on: March 22, 2023
physical therapy
AHECs Provide Students Opportunities to Help the Underserved
Area Health Education Centers, or AHECs, consist of around 300 locations that address primary care ... Read more
Written by: Emil Chuck, PhD
Published on: March 31, 2022
How to Make the Most of Your Physical Therapy Observation Experiences
Congratulations on your decision to apply to PT school! Observation experiences are an important part ... Read more
Written by: Lauren Calamari
Published on: March 23, 2022
Insight Into the Life of a DPT: Q&A with Dr. Mellinger
What does the life of a physical therapist entail? Dr. Caleb Mellinger, who is a ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: September 20, 2021
Ask Me Anything (AMA) With Current DPT Students
This is a transcript of the Ask Me Anything with DPT Students: Amber and Michael. ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: September 19, 2021
Resources You Need To Succeed As A Physical Therapy Student
Congratulations on pursuing the route to be a physical therapist! The journey may be difficult ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: August 11, 2021
How to Become a Vestibular Physical Therapist
When you start physical therapy school you know you want to work as a physical ... Read more
Written by: Madison Oak
Published on: February 11, 2021
SDN’s Top 20 Forums Threads
In honor of SDN’s 20th birthday, we have compiled a list of the most popular ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: December 2, 2019
How To Choose Your Testing Center
Last year, as the summer was nearing its end, I started preparing to take the ... Read more
Written by: Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Published on: January 14, 2019
How Research Can Maximize Your Residency Match Success
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies ... Read more
Written by: Trevor C. Hunt
Published on: October 3, 2018
Similarities and Differences Between Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
OT or PT? Occupational therapists (OT) and physical therapists (PT) often work side-by-side, addressing similar ... Read more
Written by: Caitlin Dobson
Published on: July 18, 2018
5 Physical Therapy Settings to Explore Before Applying to PT School
When you’re planning to apply to physical therapy school, you may or may not have ... Read more
Written by: Meredith Castin
Published on: May 28, 2018
What to Expect in a Typical Physical Therapy Job Interview
Congratulations! You’ve submitted an application for your physical therapy dream job; you’re eager to shine ... Read more
Written by: Meredith Castin
Published on: January 2, 2018
Specialties and Practice Settings as a Physical Therapist
What is Physical Therapy? Chances are, you’ve heard of physical therapy (PT). Perhaps you have ... Read more
Written by: Meredith Castin
Published on: June 29, 2017
So You Want to Leave Patient Care: Now What?
Are you experiencing clinician burnout? Do you bring your patients’ emotional and physical burdens home ... Read more
Written by: Meredith Castin
Published on: April 18, 2017
Helping Hands: A Conversation with Paul Rockar, Jr., DPT, MS
The first thing you notice about Paul Rockar, Jr., PT, DPT, MS, is his energy. ... Read more
Written by: Suzanne Barston
Published on: May 20, 2015
20 Questions: Jeremy Duane Houser, PT, DPT
Jeremy Houser shares his advice for students and gives perspective on the field of physical therapy
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: December 30, 2012
20 Questions: David Andry, PT
David Andry, PT shares his perspective on the field of physical therapy and advice for students
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: May 13, 2012
20 Questions: Lani Hessen, OTR/L
Lani Hessen shares her perspective on the field of pediatric occupational therapy and advice for students.
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: April 29, 2012