Doctor of Physical Therapy - Entry (DPT)
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A Week in the Life of Physical Therapy-Entry Student
Academic Time
Class Time: Lectures and interactive labs make up the majority of class time in the first two years with exams and projects interspersed. In the second year and first trimester of the third year (when you are not on rotation) the day is more evenly distributed between lecture and lab. Most exams are designed to help you prepare for the test-taking format of the National Board Examination.
Studying: Lecture notes and textbooks are imperative when studying for discussions, quizzes, or exams. Chances are you will study with students in your cohort - our students tend to be very close. During clinicals you will be expected to provide evidence-based patient care and increase your knowledge base via self-directed reading and researching of applicable journals.
Community Service: You are encouraged to become a member of the Physical Therapy Awareness Club (PTAC) as well as the national and state physical therapy associations. Through PTAC you will have the opportunity to visit elementary schools to teach families about physical therapy health related issues such as obesity and backpack safety. You also have the opportunity to be involved in the Pomona Community Health Action Team (PCHAT) which does similar health related community outreach.
Clinical Experience: Clinical experiences are interspersed throughout the curriculum starting as early as the third trimester of the first year. Rotations may take place at one of more than 300 facilities across the country in a variety of medical settings. Read more about clinical experiences...
Non-Academic Time
For long weekends or during spring and winter breaks, you can go home to see your family, ski, or maybe take a trip to Las Vegas. There are many cultural and recreational things to do when you live in Southern California, so our students try to take advantage of them when they can.
