Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

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1 Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

2 History Fully accredited since 1986 First Graduating class of Bachelor Degree (PT) 1987 First Graduating class Master Degree (MPT) 1996 First Graduating class Doctor Degree (DPT) 2005

3 Statistics 2012 Number of Applicants Matriculated Applicants 38 Average Prerequisite GPA 3.8 (Range ) Average overall GPA 3.8 (Range ) Average GRE Scores Verbal 410 & 147 Quantitative 510 & 154 Writing 4.0

4 More Statistics 19 Male students 19 Female students 19 In-state students 19 Out of State Students Average number of observation experiences 4 Faculty to Student Ratio 9 1 First Time Pass Rate on the National Licensure Exam 100%

5 About the Program Three year - 11 consecutive quarters full-time attendance First two years of classroom and lab work with a 5 week internship in the summer between the first and second year Third year -Three 10 week internships

6 Curriculum Basic science and physical therapy course skills in the first academic year. Clinical science courses integrate medical science knowledge in the second year.

7 Curriculum Musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and integumentary disorders are taught concurrently, through increasingly complex client scenarios.

8 Curriculum Professional seminars are embedded in the curriculum along with evidence based practice and clinical research. Graduate generalists

9 Clinical Education Four internships for a total of 35 weeks Contracts with 350 sites, most in the Pacific NW An Acute Care and Rehabilitation settings are required. The other two internships are student choice. One internship must be outside the Spokane area. Two international internships are offered.

10 Admission Requirements Baccalaureate degree GRE Three references Physical Therapist Employer Basic science professor 75 hours of observation in at least two types of settings. Minimum of a 2.0 with an average minimum of 3.0 in each of the prerequisites

11 Prerequisite Course Work 1 quarter (1 semester) of human anatomy 1 quarter (1 semester) of human physiology (or two quarters/semesters of Human Anatomy and Physiology combined) 1 quarter (1 semester) of an upper division human or animal physiology 1 quarter (1 semester) of an advanced course of your choosing 3 semester or 4 quarter credits in biology, zoology or kinesiology (recommended courses include courses in microbiology, kinesiology, or cell biology) NOT botany or ecology type of courses.

12 Prerequisites 1 year of general college chemistry with labs 1 year of general physics with labs Two courses in behavioral science including psychology, sociology and anthropology One course in statistics Can be taken in any discipline

13 What do we look for? Prerequisite GPA Overall GPA GRE Verbal and Writing scores Observation Experiences Time Management Letters of Recommendation

14 Application Process Physical Therapy Association Centralized Application Service PTCAS Opens July 15 th Deadline December 1 EWU Graduate Studies Procedures.xml Apply early!

15 Application Process January Application processing complete. Data given to Admissions committee for analysis. We send out: offer letters, waitlisted letters and regrets letters February Open house

16 Application Process March Response Deadline/Deposits to hold your seat in class beginning in September Waitlist/Alternates April May Continue to fill the class What should I do if I have multiple offers?

17 Eastern Washington University Teaching Institution Research assistants Faculty accessible Caring/Open door policy Wide variety of backgrounds and specialties Advisors/Mentors Support Teamwork Great Facilities & Equipment

18 Our Faculty Dan Anton, PT, PhD, ATC Associate Professor Teaches: Musculoskeletal Systems I II & III during the second year. Research: Ergonomics, motion Analysis System Megan Chatellier, DPT Lecturer Assists in teaching coursework throughout the curriculum Extensive background in intensive care

19 Faculty Kimberly Cleary, PT, PhD Associate Professor Teaches Neuromuscular Systems I & II and Diagnosis in Physical Therapy Research agenda: Barriers to health care Meryl R. Gersh, PT, PhD Department Chair Teaches Integumentary Therapeutics, Integumentary Systems and Applied Neuromuscular Systems

20 Faculty Tanya LaPier PT, PhD, CCS Endowed Professor Teaches: Cardiopulmonary PT, Educational Aspects of PT and Exercise Physiology Research agenda: Cardiopulmonary Patty Nelson, PT, ScD, OCS, COMT Lecturer Teaches: Functional Anatomy I, II and III Research Agenda: Women s Health

21 Faculty Joe Palmer New Director of Clinical Education Lecturer To be hired

22 Faculty Byron Russell, PhD, PT Professor, Associate Dean for the College of Science Health and Engineering Teaches: Anatomy Research: Foot and Ankle Darl Vander Linden PhD, PT Professor Teaches: Neuromuscular Systems II, Principles of Evidence Based Practice, Clinical Research and PT Practice Seminar Research: Pediatrics

23 Expenses based on academic year Instate and WICHE tuition and fees for 3 year program $ 42,000 Out of state tuition and fees for 3 year program $ 78,163 Establishing residency during the first year of the program Pay out of state tuition the first year and instate tuition the second and third years $ 53,000

24 Careers for our Graduates

25 About the Spokane Area The Spokane region serves as the business and cultural hub of the Inland Northwest. 1.4 million people live in the area that comprises Eastern Washington and North Idaho. We have clean air, a low cost of living and high quality of life. You can enjoy 260 sunny days a year, mountains, 76 lakes and a fourseason climate.

26 Recreation in Spokane Centennial Trail - 37-mile trail through Riverfront Park downtown stretching from West Spokane to North Idaho. Rock climbing Bike riding River rafting 76 lakes within a 50-mile radius, four major rivers, 13 ski areas and 75 parks citywide

27 Sports in Spokane Golf: The Spokane region offers an abundance of sporting events and activities for all ages including more than 32 golf courses some of which have been said to be the best in the nation.

28 More Sports Bloomsday: the largest timed footrace in the world, attracts over 50,000 participants each May to join in this 12-kilometer race. Participants include elite racers, runners, walkers, children and wheelchair racers. Hoopfest: is the world s largest three-on-three basketball tournament and attracts more than 5,000 teams every year. Participants range from third graders to 70-year-olds featuring former CBA and European professionals, college superstars, high school standouts, and more than a few playground legends. Spokane was chosen as the host for the 2010 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

29 And More Sports Spokane is also home to the three-time NCAA Sweet Sixteen Gonzaga University Bulldogs basketball team, the Memorial Cup Champions Spokane Chiefs hockey team and a minor league baseball team the Spokane Indians

30 DPT at EWU Any Questions?