PT Residencies and Fellowships: Are They Worth It?
Fewer than 2% of physical therapists pursue residency or fellowship training after their DPT, compared to 90% of physicians. The PT profession does not require …
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Study Saturday: How to Succeed in Microbiology
Microbiology is the prerequisite that connects most directly to patient safety. Physical therapists have frequent, prolonged physical contact with patients, wor…
The PT Job Market: What New Grads Should Know
Graduating from a DPT program is a major milestone, but the transition from student to working clinician requires navigating a job market that rewards strategic…