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Hi guys,
Currently a 3rd Semester DPT student, I always wanted to DO school but opted for the path of least resistance (PT school). However, Seeing all the DO students studying around me, I realize I can make it through schooling as I Feel up to the challenge.
However, I have just opted to continue with DPT education as to not to waste the $$. My plan is to graduate work for a couple years pay off my debt and finish like 4 pre-req classes for DO school. I'm 21 now I'll be 24 when i grad with my DPT. So ill be 25-26 when i am applying to DO school.
I have a few question and am open to others opinions.
How related is the applicable knowledge between these two fields? If i was a pmr in a rehab unit with PT knowledge would i ever apply this knowledge as a pmr?
In a outpatient setting as a PMR would there be more overlap in amount of manual therapy and knowledge?
Having a DPT and work experience would be beneficial or not to applying to school?
Research Aspect of DO / DPT: I'm fully aware that i can do rehab research as a DPT, but as a DO I imagine if i go research route that ill be able to have greater control and independence, and be able to do more?
This is all a ways down the road but I just was wanting to hear your guys opinions and comments as I feel i would be happy and satisfied as a PT but More fulfilled as DO.
Currently a 3rd Semester DPT student, I always wanted to DO school but opted for the path of least resistance (PT school). However, Seeing all the DO students studying around me, I realize I can make it through schooling as I Feel up to the challenge.
However, I have just opted to continue with DPT education as to not to waste the $$. My plan is to graduate work for a couple years pay off my debt and finish like 4 pre-req classes for DO school. I'm 21 now I'll be 24 when i grad with my DPT. So ill be 25-26 when i am applying to DO school.
I have a few question and am open to others opinions.
How related is the applicable knowledge between these two fields? If i was a pmr in a rehab unit with PT knowledge would i ever apply this knowledge as a pmr?
In a outpatient setting as a PMR would there be more overlap in amount of manual therapy and knowledge?
Having a DPT and work experience would be beneficial or not to applying to school?
Research Aspect of DO / DPT: I'm fully aware that i can do rehab research as a DPT, but as a DO I imagine if i go research route that ill be able to have greater control and independence, and be able to do more?
This is all a ways down the road but I just was wanting to hear your guys opinions and comments as I feel i would be happy and satisfied as a PT but More fulfilled as DO.