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
Priya Patel
Updated April 19, 2023 by Priya Patel
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
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 8, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
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
Lauren Calamari
Updated August 17, 2022 by Lauren Calamari
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
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
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
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
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
Student Doctor Network
Updated October 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network
How to Become a Vestibular Physical Therapist
When you start physical therapy school you know you want to work as a physical ... Read more
Madison Oak
Updated June 26, 2022 by Madison Oak
SDN’s Top 20 Forums Threads
In honor of SDN’s 20th birthday, we have compiled a list of the most popular ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
How To Choose Your Testing Center
Last year, as the summer was nearing its end, I started preparing to take the ... Read more
Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Updated June 26, 2022 by Katayoon Dowlatshahi
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
Trevor C. Hunt
Updated June 24, 2022 by Trevor C. Hunt
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
Caitlin Dobson
Updated August 31, 2022 by Caitlin Dobson
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
Meredith Castin
Updated June 24, 2022 by Meredith Castin
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
Meredith Castin
Updated January 22, 2019 by Meredith Castin
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
Meredith Castin
Updated November 28, 2023 by Meredith Castin
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
Meredith Castin
Updated October 11, 2022 by Meredith Castin
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
Suzanne Barston
Updated June 27, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
20 Questions: Jeremy Duane Houser, PT, DPT
Jeremy Houser shares his advice for students and gives perspective on the field of physical therapy
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
20 Questions: David Andry, PT
David Andry, PT shares his perspective on the field of physical therapy and advice for students
Juliet Farmer
Updated February 28, 2019 by Juliet Farmer
20 Questions: Lani Hessen, OTR/L
Lani Hessen shares her perspective on the field of pediatric occupational therapy and advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer