Pre-PT Grind | Physical Therapy School Podcast

In this episode, we discuss, Chloe Moreno's journey from an injury-led passion for Physical Therapy to 3 application attempts before receiving multiple acceptance letters on her final application. We go deeper into discussing Chloe's experience with Anxiety and Depression as a student and how she was able to conquer! Learn how you can overcome any hurdle as a Pre-PT student and much more.

In this episode, we discuss Dr. Ben Fung's first exposure to Physical Therapy after a number of intense injuries. We go on to discuss his transition from a 2.8 GPA rut as a Bioengineer as well as bartending and surfing for a living, to discovering the full potential of how he could better serve as a PT. Through his journey, Ben shares why Purpose and Attitude is Key! We discuss HOW to know if PT is the career for you, An extremely successful application strategy, The Biggest Myth in PT and much more!

In this episode, we discuss Garrett's first encounter with Physical Therapy and what ultimately drew him into the profession. *Hint*it has something to do with the beauty in being there for the patient in both their Highs as well as their Lows!We go on to highlight the 4.5 year journey that led Garrett to become more than just the average Pre-PT! Tune in to learn what led Garrett to Dominate despite the initial challenges, and how his experience turned him into a stellar DPT candidate!

In this episode, we highlight Clay Holton’s first introduction to Physical Therapy as a College student. We discuss how to succeed and stay motivated as a Pre-PT Student. The question, “is a Kinesiology Degree Important as a Pre-PT” is addressed and answered in this episode. We go on to talk about the POWER of Consistency as a successful Pre-PT Student. Learn more about GRE preparation, and obtain a GOLD-mine of information regarding studying strategies and much more!

In this episode, we highlight Chantel Yearwood's eventful journey to PT. A stress fracture at a young age led her to pursue a career as an Athletic Trainer before setting her eyes on Physical Therapy! Learn how a slight life obstacle ultimately led to her becoming a PT Technician at Renewal Rehab in Tampa FL. This job would lay the foundation for her current job in a very successful private practice in Tampa! Learn how to identify what you want and pursue it!

In this episode, we delve into how a sports med / athletic training course in high school led to Andrew's first encounter with physical therapy, setting him up to become the clinician he is today. We discuss how a simple observation site led to our guest's first and current job as a PT. Andrew goes on to explain how you can leverage your observation experience while leaving a lasting impact! We cover how to target your top PT programs, relationship building, self development, study strategies and much more!

In this episode, we begin with Andy Seraphin's early interest in healthcare and what led him to ultimately fall in love with Physical Therapy and its potential impact. We then venture into his pre-pt steps leading to his acceptance into Duke University! Find out what to look for as you prepare for your application process. Our episode goes on to highlight, team-based learning, becoming well-rounded as an applicant, side-hustles, as well as early decision, how it may fit your plans as a Pre-PT and much more!

This week for our 20th episode of the Pre-PT Grind Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Joses Ngugi, Dr. Dwagne Haskins, Dr. Gabriella Haskins and Dr. Adam Mondak! All four are recent DPT graduates living and practicing in Florida, New Mexico, and Hawaii. If you are a current Pre-PT, this is an episode that you will not want to miss! 

In this episode, we look into the life of 4 recent DPT graduates who from the beginning of their Pre-PT journey knew that they would not be able to succeed without each other. Although they did not know it yet at that point, they built a friendship and academic partnership that led to a number of successes as not only Pre-PT's, but as DPT students and now new Doctors of Physical Therapy! Without them, Pre-PT Grind as you know it would not exist. Tune in to learn how YOU too can build a Pre-PT All-Star team! 

Join us on this reflective and wisdom-filled episode as we help you [D]ecide, [P]repare, and [T]ransform the world!

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Moore brings the fire as we discuss the value obtained from getting into the restaurant business as well as customer service and the role it plays as a Pre-PT. We go on to talk about what it takes to be an excellent DPT school candidate and clinician, practicing what you preach and getting comfortable with failure. For those still unsure of what schools to apply to, we discuss a new 2 year DPT model that is absolutely brilliant! Don't miss out on this and more on this episode!

In this episode we discuss Jared Aguilar's tough beginnings as a Pre-PT Student, leading him to apply and re-apply to DPT school after being denied. We go back to our guest's first encounter with the idea that physical therapy could be the route that best fit his goals and dreams as a young gym rat! We then proceed to talk about Ego, first impressions, dressing to impress and the overall interview process. Academic detours were taken in pursuit of his dream.