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DPT Program at Temple University

DPT Program at Temple University. Stephen Carp PT, PhD, GCS. Health Sciences Campus. Health Science Campus. Temple Health Science Campus is now the largest campus in the nation dedicated to health education. Medical School Medical Library Cadaver Laboratory Faculty/Student Center

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DPT Program at Temple University

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  1. DPT Program at Temple University Stephen Carp PT, PhD, GCS

  2. Health Sciences Campus

  3. Health Science Campus • Temple Health Science Campus is now the largest campus in the nation dedicated to health education. • Medical School • Medical Library • Cadaver Laboratory • Faculty/Student Center • Clinical Simulation Laboratory • Dedicated PT Clinical Laboratory • Temple University Hospital • Shriner’s Hospital

  4. Physical Therapy • Doctor of Physical Therapy • Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy • PhD

  5. DPT Entry Portals • Standard 4+3 • Accelerated 3+3

  6. Standard 4+3 • Bachelor’s Degree • 10 Pre-Requisite Courses • Observation • Minimum Recommended Cumulative GPA>3.0 • Minimum Recommended Pre-Requisite GPA >3.0 • Minimum Recommended GRE >152 quantitative and verbal • Application (www.ptcas.org)

  7. Hybrid 3+3 • Major in at Temple: • Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Science and Technology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Kinesiology • 10 Pre-Requisite Courses • Meet Temple’s Gen-Ed Requirements by end of junior year • Volunteerism • Cumulative GPA>3.5 at the onset of the professional program • Pre-Requisite GPA >3.4 at the onset of the professional program • GRE- recommend >302 • Application (www.ptcas.org)

  8. Pre-Requisite Courses • High school AP courses accepted for non-science pre-requisites and must appear on university transcript • Online courses are acceptable for non-science courses and science lectures. Laboratories must be taken in a traditional classroom setting. • Science pre-requisites must have a laboratory component and be 4 credits

  9. Application Caveats • Must have at least a “C” grade in all pre-requisite courses • Pre-requisites must have been completed within 10 years of applying • GRE is good for 10 years • BS or BA do not have an “expiration” • PTCAS application is good for one year only (may change) • Pre-requisites may be taken at any middle states accredited US college or university. • International applicants must have their transcripts submitted to WES for validation • TOEFL is not needed for students educated in the US.

  10. Early Admission Option • Began in 2011-2012 cycle • Temple agreed to participate in the 2013-2014 cycle • Completed application due at PTCAS by mid-August • Decision rendered by mid-September • Caveats

  11. How Do DPT Programs Decide Which Applicant to Accept? • Predictor Equation • Academic Intelligence • GRE and GPA • Hybrid Process • Academic and Non-Academic Intelligence • GRE and GPA AND Non-Academic Intelligence Metrics

  12. Non-Academic Metrics • Behavioral characteristics of an expert physical therapist • Determination • Empathy • Kindness • Customer Service • Teamwork

  13. Interview Process • First 200 completed applications received (typically early August) • Statistically define individuals with a 97% chance of successfully completing our program and passing the national board examination • Offer interviews to these persons

  14. Interview • Group interview (20 applicants) • 4 hours • Agenda • Curriculum • Faculty • Clinical internships • Non-academic intelligence assessment tool • Interview • Tour • Time alone with students • Q and A with faculty • Summary

  15. Summer II: 2013 Class Profile • Mean GRE (verbal and quantitative) 310 (298-320) • Mean overall GPA 3.60 (3.1-3.9) • Mean pre-requisite GPA 3.52 (3.01-4.0) • 1662 applications • 110 interviewed • 95 offered admission • 54 matriculated

  16. Time Table • Rolling Admissions • Application Submission: • July 1 prior to the year of matriculation (between junior and senior year for 4+3 and between sophomore and junior year for 3+3). Classes begin July 8 • GRE’s • April/May of year of application. If taken again, notify admissions directors at the university to which you are applying. • GRE “rules” vary • Interviews • July - January

  17. Physical Therapy Centralized Application System (PTCAS) • www.ptcas.org • Centralized application process began August of 2008 • 80% of schools enrolled • GRE’s included • Supplemental application • Always submit supplemental!

  18. Portfolio • Submit directly to Temple DPT and not to PTCAS

  19. DPT • Three year program • Full time, beginning July of each year • Bench sciences • Clinical sciences • Clinical education • 16 credits/semester

  20. DPT • Lock step program • Year round with 2 breaks of >20 days and 2 breaks 10-19 days • Must maintain a 3.0 • Allowed 2 C’s during the three years • Any grade lower than a C results in dismissal • Attrition rate is 2.0% • Passing National Board Examination on first attempt 97%; 100% within allowable three attempts

  21. Why Temple for DPT Education? • Nationally ranked program • Established in the 1960’s • One of first DPT programs nationwide • Combination of clinical educator tract and research tract professors • Clinical rotation sites • Availability of research participation • Anatomy laboratory • Clinical simulation laboratory • Health campus based program • Know your content spikes

  22. Ortho Sports Pediatrics Acute Care Geriatrics Neuro Core Curriculum

  23. Employment Perspective • Top 10 professions for employee satisfaction (Fortune Magazine, 2011) • Top 10 professions for new jobs 2010-2030 (Time Magazine, 2010) • Current estimated need for 200 PT’s in Philadelphia; 8000 nationwide • All our graduates (who were looking for work) had jobs within 30 days of graduation; 60% were offered employment at one of their clinical sites

  24. Criteria for Choosing a DPT Program to Attend • Choose a doctoral program based upon: • Where do you see yourself within the profession in 5-10 years? • Can this faculty and curriculum get me there?

  25. Cogent Questions for Choosing a DPT Program • Is there a cadaver laboratory? • What is the ratio of students per cadaver? • Is there a clinical simulation laboratory? • Is there a medical library with free access to journal articles? • Is the program affiliated with a medical school? • What is the attrition rate? • What percentage of students pass the national boards on the first attempt? By the third attempt?

  26. Cogent Questions for Choosing a DPT Program • Are there clinical faculty? • Are there research faculty? • Do any faculty currently have research grants? • Opportunity to perform research? • Dual degree opportunities? • How many clinical sites are available? • How are clinical internships assigned? • What is the clinical internship model? • Are there affiliated residency programs?

  27. Cogent Questions for Choosing a DPT Program • How many faculty members are board certified? • Are there leadership opportunities? Committees? • Are there electives in the curriculum? • Any issues with accreditation? • Opportunity to present nationally? • Opportunity to attend Combined Sections Meeting?

  28. Character and Professionalism • GRE, GPA, Interview AND Character

  29. Character (Non-academic intelligence) • Common “character” mistakes • Interview • Formal- men and women in suits • Be prepared- do your homework • RSVP • Come with pen and notepad • Be on time • Thank you card • Goofy email addresses • “partygirljane”; “blondzilla”; “nextamericastopmodel”; and “pabstblueribbonyum” • Inappropriate emails • Salutation: Should be professional (Dear Dr…..) and not “Hey” • Spelling: “you” not “u”; capitalize appropriately. Punctuate.

  30. Character • Facebook • Google • RSVP for interview • Provide data to your references

  31. Why Do Applicants Choose to Apply to Temple? • High national ranking • Recommended by alumni • Research opportunities • Well known • Faculty • Laboratories • Number of clinical internships

  32. Post-Graduation Interview: Why Would You Apply to Temple Knowing What You Know About Our Program? • Faculty • Opportunities: research, clinical options, volunteerism, APTA, committee’s, travel, leadership • Curriculum • Family atmosphere • My successes and feedback from my clinicals

  33. My contact information • Stephen Carp • Stephen.carp@temple.edu • 215 707 8913

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