1. UC Davis Pre-Health Conference
By Lauren Galantai,Vanessa Galvan, Yerin Kwak, Irene Morrow, Brianna Valles and Katrina Wong Sponsored By ASWC Senate and KNS Department

2. UC Davis Pre Health Conference
Physical Therapy: transforming society by optimizing movement to improve human lifestyle
2 Day Conference - Meet other students like you!
Various presentations and workshops
Admission counselors from all pre-health
programs
10,000+ Attendees!

3. What to look for in a Doctorate of PT Program
Length of program
2 years vs. 3 years
Curriculum
Clinical Rotations throughout 3 years vs. Clinical Rotations all during 3rd year of program
Interactional component (oriented towards lecture or problem solving based?)
Accreditation
Provisional licensure (PT schools waiting for approval…)
# of Faculty/Student Ratio
Clinical Experiences offered (Specialities offered?)
Clinical vs. Research Based Faculty
Where do you come from and where will you fit in?
Pay attention to vibe and pulse of environment

4. What should you do prior to finalizing PT school options?
Talk to students who go to that school
Get their perspective
How do they like lecture?
How do the classmates feel?
Is there a sense of competitiveness or do students work together?
Is there a ranking among students?
What should I expect when I get there?
Is it more hands-on or lecture based?
How are clinical rotations chosen?

5. How to Make Yourself Marketable for Grad Schools
Transcripts
Clinical Experience (Variety of PT settings - both inpatient and outpatient)
Letters of Recommendation
Ask early for letters
Provide supporting materials (resume, statement of purpose, courses taken/grades)
Send a thank you note
Interviews
Ask advice from mentors
Go to school website and understand philosophy/mission of the school
Practice in front of a mirror
Pre-Requisites
Check to see what percent of Prerequisites required before applying
Take extra electives that can make you stand out (i.e. abnormal psychology, microbiology, etc.)
Extracurriculars
Leadership skills

6. Getting the Most out of your DPT Program
Are there fellowships/residencies/PhD available after you complete your DPT?
Make yourself more marketable!
Extracurriculars/Community Service
Take elective courses that will enhance experience (i.e. Spanish PT, International PT)
Become a certified specialist (i.e. Orthopedics)

7. Now what... ATTEND THE CONFERENCE NEXT YEAR!!! :)
Upcoming Event: USC DPT Networking Event December 1st at 6:30 pm!