What Our 2008 Graduates are Saying...

...about the SUNY Upstate Transitional
Doctor of Physical Therapy program:

"I strongly recommend this program. Any PT who wants to provide the highest quality of therapy interventions would benefit. [The program] not only provides wonderful knowledge, but also the tools for lifelong learning."

"Thank you for all the effort you put into developing such a wonderful program.!"

"The program was of excellent quality and value. Overall the program was a great value. A T-DPT for less than $7,000? I don't know any other program that can offer that price. I am glad I invested the money."

"The core courses were excellent and really helped upgrade my skills. I had little knowledge about computer skills and appropriate research prior to starting this program, and feel I have come a long way in this field. I must admit in some of the topics I was dragged forward kicking and screaming, unwilling to see that much I what I learned back in the 80's really has little foundation in fact. But I have opened my mind to Evidence Based Practice. I really look differently now on theories such as NDT, modalities and exercise progression, and try to use RCTs and other evidence when teaching and applying this material."

"Since I was a recent grad I feel that I was more apt to change my practice because of the things I learned. It is easy to get stuck in a rut and not question the things that I do each day. This program really helped me to be more open to change and made me more confident approaching other therapists and physicians with these changes, because I could back them up with evidence. In the future I will definitely remain flexible with the way I practice."

"I can't say enough about the unexpected benefit of being able to network with fellow physical therapists. I was fortunate to have two other PTA program chairpersons in my class, and we have kept up a running dialogue to help each other with day-to-day problems�?�I have gained so much in addition to a degree; I have acquired a wonderful network of fellow PT's."

"I entered the DPT program to become a better clinician by questioning my current practices and searching for alternative treatments. This program has enabled me to critically review literature and apply it to everyday treatments."

"[As a result of the program] I definitely expect more from myself than I used to. I try to stay on top of up-to-date research to share with my patients. I think that my patients have benefited from the research that I have done on lymphedema prevention and treatment because so little is known about it. I have been able to provide patients with more information that empowers them to take a proactive approach in their own care. I feel more comfortable talking with physicians regarding evidence-based treatments."

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"I chose Upstate because the environment was very welcoming and it seemed like a great environment to learn. The faculty are great and willing to help anyone."
Kristina Wulff, Class of 2011

CONTACT:

STUDENT ADMISSIONS
Location:
Room 1215, Weiskotten Hall
Phone: 315 464-4570
Email: admiss@upstate.edu