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A strong liberal arts background along with • We offer numerous healthcare-related volunteer extensive science coursework are highly opportunities at Danville’s Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. We also provide for-credit internship recommended by physical therapy programs across opportunities at physical therapy clinics nearby such the country. Physical therapy is a people-oriented as Danville Orthopedic and Sports Medicine as well as Danville Physical Therapy. profession that combines a wide range of social, • Centre students have lots of opportunities to do joint educational, and technical skills. research with faculty members. Often, they co-author papers for publication with their professors and later present their work at regional and national meetings. The Profession These publication credits and professional experiences Physical therapists (PTs) assist those who have physical help in gaining admission to physical therapy schools. impairments due to injury, stroke, surgery, or other traumas. • Our program offers diverse internship opportunities Physical therapy (PT) is one of the fastest growing health fields including and the demand for PTs is rising as our population ages. PTs »» Outpatient, inpatient, acute care, orthopedic, and must possess physical stamina, creative problem-solving skills, pediatric patience, resourcefulness, manual dexterity, and the ability »» Near campus, out-of-state, abroad to work closely with people from a variety of backgrounds. • Centre’s size means our teachers get to know you both as a student and as a person. This enables them to give Advantages for Pre-PT Students at Centre good advice about advanced study and enables them At Centre you’ll get a great all-around education: first-rate to write detailed, effective letters of recommendation in teachers, first-rate facilities, and small classes that emphasize support of your application to professional schools. challenging and personal attention. Centre College is the #1 college in Kentucky and remains among the best in the What Do Pre-PT Students Major In? nation, according to the 2018 America’s Top Colleges ranking There’s no specific undergrad major required to be admitted by Forbes magazine. A Centre education gives you skills in to physical therapy school. A number of our recent students analysis, critical thinking, and oral and written communication— have gone to PT school after majoring in areas such as English, abilities that enable you to get into leading PT schools, do well philosophy, Spanish, religion, and economics, in addition to in your professional studies, and establish a successful medical the traditional sciences of biology, biochemistry and molecular practice. biology (BMB), chemistry, and behavioral neuroscience (BNS).

ADMISSION OFFICE | 600 WEST WALNUT STREET | DANVILLE, KENTUCKY 40422-1394 1.800.423.6236 | [email protected] | www.centre.edu Requirements for Getting into PT School FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Each physical therapy school has their own entrance CONTACT requirements, but most require the following: KatieAnn Skogsberg, Physical Therapy Advisor • Psychology—2 semesters (some schools require 600 West Walnut Street Developmental or Abnormal and some simply 2 Danville, Kentucky 40422 semesters) 859.238.5238 • Biology—2 semesters [email protected] • Anatomy & Physiology—2 semesters (at Centre, only one section of each of these classes will be offered each year, RELATED WEBSITES i.e. A&P1 in the fall and A&P2 in the spring) Pre-Physical Therapy Program Overview • Chemistry—2 semesters • Physics—2 semesters (some may prefer calculus level, Pre-Health Advisors but for most algebra based is sufficient) AMANDA FALK, Veterinary School Advisor • Statistics—1 semester Assistant Professor of Biology, (Ph.D., University of Kansas) • Some programs also require: AARON GODLASKI, Dental School Advisor »» Speech/communication Associate Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience »» Additional Social or Behavioral science courses (Ph.D., University of Kentucky) »» Medical terminology JANUARY HAILE, Physician Assistant Advisor »» Exercise physiology Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry & Molecular »» First-Aid/CPR Biology (Ph.D., Virginia Tech) »» Research Methods MARIE NYDAM, Optometry School Advisor Visit the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service Assistant Professor of Biology (Ph.D., Cornell University) website, where you can look up each of the different programs, KERRY PAUMI, Medical School Advisor including their prerequisites, deadlines, average GPA Associate Professor of Chemistry (Ph.D., Wake Forest University) requirements, etc. here. MARGARET RICHEY, Nursing School Advisor Ewing T. Boles Professor of Biology and Biochemistry & What Else Do PT Schools Want? Molecular Biology (Ph.D., University of Kentucky) • GPA of 3.6 or higher DANIEL SCOTT, Pharmacy School Advisor • Strong performance on GRE Assistant Professor of Chemistry, (Ph.D., University of Kentucky) • Letters of Recommendation from faculty members and KATIEANN SKOGSBERG, Physical Therapy Advisor licensed physical therapists Associate Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience, (Ph.D., • Significant amount of internship/observation hours in the Northwestern University) field »» Most schools only require 40 hour, but shoot for 100. It Visit Centre does not matter if it’s paid, internship, or volunteer, The best way to judge Centre is to tour the campus, talk to the just get out there and get as much “hands on” professors and students, attend a class, and spend the night in experience as you can a residence hall. We invite you to visit and encourage you to • Get to know the PT advisor because you WILL need a contact the Admission Office if you have any questions. great letter of recommendation from them The Centre Commitment Which PT Schools Do Centre Grads Attend? We back our promise with a deeply engaging and intensely • University of Kentucky personal education guarantee. If you meet regular academic • Western Kentucky University and social expectations, you will complete all three parts of • Washington University St. Louis the Centre Commitment, or the college will provide up to an • Duke University additional year of study tuition-free. • University of South Florida • Texas Women’s College Centre students will: • Bradley University • Study abroad • University of Indianapolis • Have an internship or research opportunity • Tennessee State University • Graduate in four years Timing of GRE Normally you take the GRE during the spring of/summer after your junior year and apply for physical therapy school in the summer after your junior year.

ADMISSION OFFICE | 600 WEST WALNUT STREET | DANVILLE, KENTUCKY 40422-1394 1.800.423.6236 | [email protected] | www.centre.edu 2/1/19