In this episode of the Physio Diaries podcast, Mel and Al discuss their personal journeys to physical therapy school, the challenges they faced, and the application process. They share insights on the importance of choosing the right major, the significance of observation hours, and the evolving requirements of PT school applications, including the GRE. Enjoy!!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Physio Diaries Podcast

08:28 Journey to Physical Therapy School

21:35 Navigating the PT School Application Process

23:20 The GRE Debate: Standardized Testing in PT Admissions

27:30 Building a Strong PT School Application

30:21 Choosing the Right PT School: Factors to Consider

37:00 Diversity in PT Education: A Personal Perspective

39:18 The Journey to Becoming a Physical Therapist

44:08 Travel PT: Navigating Local Contracts

Keywords

physical therapy, graduate school, application process, wellness, healthcare, education, PT school, student experience, personal journey, podcast, GRE, PT school application, physical therapy education, diversity in healthcare, travel PT contracts