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Pre-PTs Talking PT

by Noah

Physical Therapy and the ones that make it the profession that it is and what it’s going to be. How does one become a PT and what is done once you’re there? Let’s find out. Other health-related fields are here because we’re all interconnected.

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Episodes

  1. Zach and Noah - Season 2 Intro

    Plans for season 2 Status of Zach and Noah Preparing for PT Program interviews and improving clinical communication with patients Struggles of being a Pre-PT major - Working and Studying Full-Time Let us know if there is anything else you would like to hear?

  2. Colin SPT 2020

    From the archives of the Pre-PTs Talking PT Three years ago Colin SPT (now DPT) shares: Thoughts about acceptance into PT schools Being judged when applying yourself Being rejected and applying twice Stress of applying to programs/scholarships Hybride PT program First physical therapy experience...

  3. Lynette Gilmore PT, DPT, OCS

    A previous rehab director transitioned to receiving her OCS, and shares stories of her experiences with Zach and I. Tribal Enrollment Benefits of working for a tribe Working with a patient that does not want to be in PT (Zach) Power of communication (Bluntness with Zach) Orthopedic Clinical...

  4. Natalie Weeks-O'Neal - Lakota Tribe of Fort Peck MO

    Natalie Weeks-O'Neal shares her amazing story and brilliant ideas regarding the profession and school! Importance of Community Service Lower-income upbringing Exposure to PT settings - Tribal communities Have to want education - not sustainable in the U.S. CSM - Australian PT coming soon to the...

  5. Noah (PT) & Zach(Pre PT) Clearing The Air.

    Situational stand points from the PT student and the newly licensed PT. This is where we are now, clearing the air on some of the hurdles we face and how we keep moving forward.

  6. Jordan Anderson RN, BSN - Always Moving Forward

    Jordan Anderson BSN and licensed nurse works at a pain clinic after having an ASIA B spinal cord injury (SCI) at the level of the T5 segment. SCI while studying for the NCLEX Getting exposure in different clinical settings (ER) Wish Zach luck with getting more clinical exposure! Fighting with...

  7. Gahfora NP - Being the Voice for Patients

    Gahfora is a NP that was providing care for a year after graduating in an underserved area at the time of the recording (2020). Listen to Gahfora's amazing story and philosophy of how primary care is viewed through her lens as a PCP. Primary care and daily experiences Diabetes, hypertension...

  8. Cale Backinger CPT - staying curious

    Cale B. is a certified Personal Trainer that is motivated to help clients because he is passionate about the profession and educating his clients. Listen as Cale talks with Zach and Noah about his experience and philosophies regarding public health. Injuries leading to inspiration Health…

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  9. Rie Osaka PT, DPT - committed to growing professionally

    Starting work as a New Graduate Physical Therapist can be daunting, but so is undergrad and PT school. Listen to Rie Osaka PT, DPT talk about her powerful and inspiring journey. Starting as a new Grad PT Interviewing analogy Amazing Origin Story Misdiagnosing and consequences of providing poor...

  10. Travel PT Joey DPT SNFs and Pandemics 06/2020

    Joey Fonseca DPT was a travel PT during the COVID-19 pandemic at three different SNFs. This episode is from the archives prior to PT school from the original host of the Pre-PTs Talking PT. You get to hear the change in communication from before PT school to now as a new grad. Power of Words as a...

  11. Noah Dickerson PT, DPT - Host on Host interview

    New graduate gets interviewed by the new co-host Zach Olson. Getting accepted into a PT program Challenges of undergrad and PT School Managing stress during school Remembering to breathe

  12. Zach Olson - Hard working and grateful Pre-PT

    We all want to get to a point in life where we can enjoy a cup of coffee and go to work at a job that is enjoyable. Zach Olson will be my new Co-Host for the Podcast because he has a lens of the profession that is different from my new graduate lens so we will be able to explore topics that are...

  13. Business Models - Orthotist

    Insight into business and the experience that an Orthotist used to undergo. An honest opinion of the current path to becoming an Orthotist/Prosthetist and having a business. Orthotist/Prosthetist's interactions with PTs Business insight/models/outlooks What is sought after in prospective Aides or...

  14. Trevor 3rd Year PT

    Personal trainer experience Community College AA degree Different grading from a Washington School Sneak peek into a PT program Being versatile to be a good applicant Preparing for PT school Sprint the first year to run the marathon Convey professionalism and buckle down for studying Study...

  15. Createkaitlyn Pre-PT Pushing Limits

    Switching majors to Pre-PT Studying for Certifications Building Networks and Experience Staying busy during a pandemic Instagram: createkaitlyn

  16. Rayce CSCS 3rd Year DPT Student

    CSCS - Collegiate Trainer Promote PT!!! “We’re a Doctor for a reason” Prehab Work as an SPT CEUs for CSCS while in PT school During Clinical Rotation Studied for CSCS Exam NSCA does not fully recognize the Advanced degree for CEUs Acceptance from undergrad to Grad from the same school Interview...

  17. Neurosurgery Researcher Roles - Linguistics Specialist

    Nathan Cahn Worked with neurological research at the University of California San Francisco Getting accepted into Berkeley The roles of conducting research with patients undergoing brain surgery Working on research papers Considering furthering researcher roles On the way to contribute to…

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  18. Proactive Taylor 3rd Year Pre-PT

    Taylor has worked hard and knows so much as a Pre-PT. She is a great resource if you want to collaborate with or to learn more about how she was able to get the experience that she had received. Taking the GRE in the 3rd year of undergrad Navigating PTCAS for insight volunteermatch.com for local...

  19. Gary Pre-PT

    Gary is applying for 2021 admission into DPT programs. Our conversation will inform undergraduate students about: UC Davis Undergraduate Acceptance Experience Lessons learned Starting day one Plan years ahead Know prerequisites Don’t wait so long to kick it into gear Seeing multiple settings…

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  20. Jane New Grad DPT CASSIG VP

    https://www.cassig.com/ IG: Dr.janemo [email protected] Doctor of Physical Therapy Student '20 Vice President - CPTA Student SIG Social Media Coordinator - ANPT Spinal Cord Injury SIG Student Board Member - CPTA Education Committee University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences San Marcos…

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  21. Lian Pre-PT Staying Driven and informed

    Great conversation with a driven student that is still open-minded but compelled to pursue Physical Therapy. Phenomenal GPA, Language Barriers, PTCAS, Studying the GRE, Looking for observation Hours during Coronavirus, and considering tours of different Florida PT Programs. Email:...

  22. Rucha 1st year SPT Duke U.

    Blogger PTCAS Essay Editor Instagram Resource Finding PT Getting Experience Recommendations for PT journey Contact information: Destinationdpt.com @Rucha.gor @Destination_dpt

  23. Introduction - Noah Dickerson SPT

    Wanting to inform about the PT profession and the different directions to get there A bit of my story A total cliffhanger to what I can share Gap year Interviewing - Professionals and students

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Physical Therapy and the ones that make it the profession that it is and what it’s going to be. How does one become a PT and what is done once you’re there? Let’s find out. Other health-related fields are here because we’re all interconnected.

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Noah

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Physical Therapy and the ones that make it the profession that it is and what it’s going to be. How does one become a PT and what is done once you’re there? Let’s find out. Other health-related fields are here because we’re all interconnected.

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