Pre-PTs Talking PT

Plans for season 2 Status of Zach and Noah Preparing for PT Program interviews and improving clinical communication with patients Struggles of being a Pre-PT major - Working and Studying Full-Time Let us know if there is anything else you would like to hear?

From the archives of the Pre-PTs Talking PT Three years ago Colin SPT (now DPT) shares: Thoughts about acceptance into PT schools Being judged when applying yourself Being rejected and applying twice Stress of applying to programs/scholarships Hybride PT program First physical therapy experience and same facility clinical rotation Having to talk to various people to get your foot in the door Working many jobs and having life experiences can make you a better clinician

A previous rehab director transitioned to receiving her OCS, and shares stories of her experiences with Zach and I. Tribal Enrollment  Benefits of working for a tribe Working with a patient that does not want to be in PT (Zach) Power of communication (Bluntness with Zach) Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Talking Orthopedics Variety of experience in tribal settings IPTN - pillars - elevate communities and stufents Communicate with Students: K-College Healthcare professionals - association of American Indian physicians  National level - 1 hour CEU APTA - CSM presentation and State Level of connection PT excellence for indigenous communities Staying after in clinic to collaborate Retake classes and get a high GPA Psychology/communication is important Get to know your patient; use patient-friendly language Starting as a new grad in a new clinic

Natalie Weeks-O'Neal shares her amazing story and brilliant ideas regarding the profession and school! Importance of Community Service Lower-income upbringing Exposure to PT settings - Tribal communities Have to want education - not sustainable in the U.S. CSM - Australian PT coming soon to the Indigenous PT Network (IPTN) in collaboration Leadership for Indian Healthcare 

Situational stand points from the PT student and the newly licensed PT. This is where we are now, clearing the air on some of the hurdles we face and how we keep moving forward.

Jordan Anderson BSN and licensed nurse works at a pain clinic after having an ASIA B spinal cord injury (SCI) at the level of the T5 segment. SCI while studying for the NCLEX   Getting exposure in different clinical settings (ER) Wish Zach luck with getting more clinical exposure! Fighting with insurance for therapy for an FES unit Donations funded both essential therapy treatment and adaptive equipment Being confident with conversation for our patients' sake Goal sharing within the care team  Pressure sores are common Exercise for ease of mobility and health (i.e., Swim) Finding or creating a community to maintain inspiration Oregon Adaptive Sports - Sit Ski (Difficult) Roy Tuskunee - Hi5Foundation Kelly Brush foundation - adaptive equipment Bobby McMullen - north state adaptive equipment “the bobby sees it” podcast Travis Roy - vehicle adaptive equipment  Craig hospital - Colorado 

Gahfora is a NP that was providing care for a year after graduating in an underserved area at the time of the recording (2020). Listen to Gahfora's amazing story and philosophy of how primary care is viewed through her lens as a PCP. Primary care and daily experiences Diabetes, hypertension management, and preventative medicine  Building Rapport  Language barriers and providing optimal care Educating patients to make lifestyle changes Providing primary care for the underserved communities Solo Nurse Practitioner as a new grad Collaborating with experienced team members as a primary care provider Accelerated RN to NP Self compassion gahforagorsi@gmail.com

Cale B. is a certified Personal Trainer that is motivated to help clients because he is passionate about the profession and educating his clients. Listen as Cale talks with Zach and Noah about his experience and philosophies regarding public health. Injuries leading to inspiration Health promotion and wellness Studying for CPT Educating Clients Continuing Education as a CPT via the facility or curiosity Instagram: @Cback_4details

Starting work as a New Graduate Physical Therapist can be daunting, but so is undergrad and PT school. Listen to Rie Osaka PT, DPT talk about her powerful and inspiring journey.  Starting as a new Grad PT Interviewing analogy Amazing Origin Story Misdiagnosing and consequences of providing poor attention to all patients, especially for those with English as a Second Language Challenges of Undergrad as a Pre-PT PT School experiences Positive Self-Talk Finding the right PT school Studying for boards before the whole cohort DPT class Progressing the profession https://www.linkedin.com/in/rie-osaka-753b2078  Show credit to Zach Olson for providing questions to ask a new graduate physical therapist and picking up an extra shift at work at the time this episode was recorded. Song credit: Introduction and Rondo capriccioso in A Minor, Op. 28 Performed by Antoni Wit, Dong-Suk Kang, Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Written by Camille Saint-Saëns

Joey Fonseca DPT was a travel PT during the COVID-19 pandemic at three different SNFs. This episode is from the archives prior to PT school from the original host of the Pre-PTs Talking PT. You get to hear the change in communication from before PT school to now as a new grad. Power of Words as a PT Advocate for yourself as a new graduate Physical Therapist Challenges of Travel PT after graduate school Joey's Joys of Being a Travel PT Pandemic and SNFs A glimpse into a PT program experience and starting PT school during a pandemic CEUs Goals after traveling (OCS??)

New graduate gets interviewed by the new co-host Zach Olson. Getting accepted into a PT program Challenges of undergrad and PT School Managing stress during school Remembering to breathe

We all want to get to a point in life where we can enjoy a cup of coffee and go to work at a job that is enjoyable. Zach Olson will be my new Co-Host for the Podcast because he has a lens of the profession that is different from my new graduate lens so we will be able to explore topics that are either not talked about, too difficult to talk about, or is fun to talk about. Zach and OSU Working in construction, food services, and at a golf course Dream Jobs Challenges for Noah as a PT student (because PT school is difficult) Prioritized Patient-centered care

Insight into business and the experience that an Orthotist used to undergo. An honest opinion of the current path to becoming an Orthotist/Prosthetist and having a business. Orthotist/Prosthetist's interactions with PTs Business insight/models/outlooks What is sought after in prospective Aides or Techs Check them out at: https://www.facebook.com/Elite-Biomechanical-Design-292692771978/ Cool projects with designs

Personal trainer experience Community College AA degree Different grading from a Washington School Sneak peek into a PT program Being versatile to be a good applicant Preparing for PT school Sprint the first year to run the marathon Convey professionalism and buckle down for studying Study strategies and living with a healthy approach to studying A Bit of self-doubt while in school Clinical rotations Goals for after PT school

Switching majors to Pre-PT Studying for Certifications Building Networks and Experience Staying busy during a pandemic Instagram: createkaitlyn

CSCS - Collegiate Trainer Promote PT!!! “We're a Doctor for a reason” Prehab Work as an SPT CEUs for CSCS while in PT school During Clinical Rotation Studied for CSCS Exam NSCA does not fully recognize the Advanced degree for CEUs Acceptance from undergrad to Grad from the same school Interview experiences Fall risk experience (volunteer) Oregon's Direct Access PT Musculoskeletal Professionals DPT school rigor expectations Advanced Anatomy Helped for PT Anatomy courses Aspiring Resident Strength Coach Work while in school Work experience to SPT view of the profession Mental Exceptionalities work experience (Host) rayce.houser_spt

Nathan Cahn Worked with neurological research at the University of California San Francisco  Getting accepted into Berkeley The roles of conducting research with patients undergoing brain surgery Working on research papers Considering furthering researcher roles On the way to contribute to research Nathan's github: https://github.com/natephil  natephil@berkeley.edu  Website: nathancahn.com  Wiki for program that put together AIDS data: http://nlp.ucsf.edu Bakar institute website for projects and collaborations: https://computationalprojects.ucsf.edu/ My lab's website: changlab.ucsf.edu Paper coauthor: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.profiles.ucsf.edu/john.andrews

Taylor has worked hard and knows so much as a Pre-PT. She is a great resource if you want to collaborate with or to learn more about how she was able to get the experience that she had received. Taking the GRE in the 3rd year of undergrad Navigating PTCAS for insight volunteermatch.com for local volunteer experience of any kind during COVID-19 Helping Pre-PTs through social media IG: taynicole.pre.pt

Gary is applying for 2021 admission into DPT programs. Our conversation will inform undergraduate students about: UC Davis Undergraduate Acceptance Experience Lessons learned Starting day one Plan years ahead Know prerequisites Don't wait so long to kick it into gear Seeing multiple settings Family in healthcare experience Gary's perception of learning from patient care Staying busy and not dwelling on results of applications Experience with talking to instructors Email: king.gying@gmail.com Instagram: snail.king.gy

https://www.cassig.com/ IG: Dr.janemo janeeapmo29@gmail.com Doctor of Physical Therapy Student '20 Vice President - CPTA Student SIG Social Media Coordinator - ANPT Spinal Cord Injury SIG Student Board Member - CPTA Education Committee University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences San Marcos, CA Advocating for the Profession as Pre-PTs is Entirely Possible A Great success story and growing from rejections GRE Tips Glimpse into PT school Applying to school Tips Visions changing while in school Tips for finding Observation Hours and how it was starting as an observer Motivation after Rejection Seeing Goals written down

Great conversation with a driven student that is still open-minded but compelled to pursue Physical Therapy. Phenomenal GPA, Language Barriers, PTCAS, Studying the GRE, Looking for observation Hours during Coronavirus, and considering tours of different Florida PT Programs. Email: la.avraham@gmail.com

Blogger PTCAS Essay Editor Instagram Resource Finding PT Getting Experience Recommendations for PT journey Contact information: Destinationdpt.com @Rucha.gor @Destination_dpt

Wanting to inform about the PT profession and the different directions to get there A bit of my story A total cliffhanger to what I can share Gap year Interviewing - Professionals and students