Dear Diary: How Do I Apply to Physical Therapy School?

from The Physio Diaries · host Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris PT, DPT and Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy PT, DPT

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!! Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Physio Diaries Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Physio Diaries Tik Tok ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Physio Diaries Youtube Channel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Melanie Ziaziaris PT, DPT⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Dr. Alice Koshevatskiy PT, DPT 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