Pre-PT Grind | Physical Therapy School Podcast

"On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founders Joses Ngugi and Casey Coleman shares a perspective on how to reassess your situation and learning to leverage the cards you have been dealt with. Where there is a will, there is a way. Where there is a plan, there is a way. Where there is a willingness to do the work, there is a way. Tune in to hear more! Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor...

This episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast features a conversation between Podcast Director Briana Drapp, PTA and associate professor and admissions coordinator of New York Institute of Technology Dr. Rosemary Gallagher, PT, DPT, PhD. They discuss how Dr. Gallagher chose physical therapy, how NYIT helps to support students through their academic endeavors, tips for students applying to NYIT this upc...

We have a very special guest for YOU pre-pts! In this episode we have Greg Todd, a 7 figure physical therapist, who brings light as to why we have so many DPTs are burnt out and also shares a secret every pre-pt, spt, and DPT should know in order to be successful in their career in PT! Reserve your ticket for SSHC Live 2021 Click here

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, Casey shares his wisdom to leverage the right questions to get accepted to PT school. Joses also shares how students do not need to have limited questions but have empowering questions. Empowering questions that will lead pre-pts with an action plan. We had a blast creating this for you and hope you can learn a thing or two from this episode.

Here in this episode of the Pre-PT Inspires Series Morgan talks about the struggles she goes through in applying to DPT school with little knowledge as to how she could go about researching the school and seeing if it is the right fit. Luckily with the Acceptance System Coaching by Pre-PT Grind resources, Morgan was able to find the school that best fits and most importantly got accepted!

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, Podcast Director Brittany and Dr. Ryan Bean, associate professor and admissions chair of the University of Michigan Flint  DPT program. They discuss UM Flint's holistic admission process, how the program helps create a strong community, unique aspects of the program, and what low GPA students can do to make the most of their application! Tune in to...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast Joses and Casey discuss how there are two types of back up plans for pre-PT.  In this episode, we talk about two different back up plans that one always you to continue to follow your dream while the other back up plan can take you into a new career which maybe you are not as passionate for like PT.  

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast Joses and Casey discuss if PT still makes sense and will it still make sense in 10 years or more...and is it worth it for me to still pursue becoming a DPT? In this episode, we talk about the key elements that every future DPT needs to understand as well as ONE undervalued skill that will completely shift your ability to not only make your decision to be...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Marian Dennis who is another student that has successfully been accepted into Physical Therapy school! This episode is the thirty-sixth installment of the Inspire Series. Marian goes over her story as a non-traditional student of over coming her personal doubts to following her dreams to become a PT.  Tune in for m...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Bruce Porter who is another student that has successfully been accepted into Physical Therapy school! This episode is the thirty-fifth installment of the Inspire Series. Bruce goes over his story as a non-traditional student who took time to join the military and start a family, how its never too late to start your PT j...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, Podcast Director Brittany and Dr. Beth Ennis, associate professor and chair of the Bellarmine University DPT program. They discuss how Dr. Ennis chose physical therapy, how Bellarmine helps build and support its students throughout school, unique aspects of the program, and what low GPA students can do to make the most of their application! Tune in to k...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Ashley Ojo who is another student that has successfully been accepted into Physical Therapy school! This episode is the thirty-fourth installment of the Inspire Series. Ashley goes over her struggle with self doubt, searching for mentors who looked like her, pushing through the difficulties of 2020 to apply for the 2020...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Mohammed Rashed who is another student that has successfully been accepted into Physical Therapy school! This episode is the thirty-third installment of the Inspire Series. Mohammed goes over his struggles with the GRE, multiple applications, a lack of self awareness, and being a non-traditional student. Tune in to hear...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founders Joses Ngugi interviews Liz Phan who is another student that has successfully been accepted into Physical Therapy school! This episode is the thirty-third installment of the Inspire Series. Liz shares her story of how she overcame her struggles to get into PT school! Tune in to hear more! Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind As...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, Podcast Director Brittany and Dr. Heather Ross, department chair and program director of the Brenau University DPT program, discuss tips to applying to PT school with a low GPA, unique aspects of the program, and how holistic programs can leverage students to getting accepted to PT school! Follow us on Anchor! https://anchor.fm/pre-pt-grind Ask us your...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, Podcast Director Brittany interviews Cage Cramer, a pre-pt student that has recently been admitted to the University of St. Augustine! We go over his journey as a First-Generation college student navigating self-doubt, GRE struggles, finding a good support system, and being relentless in one's pursuit of getting into a DPT program! Tune in to hear more!...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founders Joses Ngugi interviews Alexa Jaggi who is another student that has successfully been accepted into Physical Therapy school! This episode is the thirty-second installment of the Inspire Series. Alexa shares her story of overcoming academic struggles in her undergraduate and prerequisite courses, to get into PT school! Tune in to hear more! Fo...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, Podcast Director Brittany interviews the co-founders of PhysioSage  Dr. Karla Wente and Dr. Megan Lamphere regarding how they started their company, the importance of elevating your teaching and communication skills as a future clinican in order to improve health literacy and ultimately health outcomes! Tune in to hear more! https://www.physiosage....

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Emily Yorges who is another student that has successfully been accepted into Physical Therapy school! This episode is the thirty-first installment of the Inspire Series.  Emily shares her story of being a non-traditional student with a family and career as an athletic trainer, overcoming her fears, and finding supp...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Sinthia Bonilla who is another student that has successfully been accepted into Physical Therapy school! This episode is the thirtieth installment of the Inspire Series. Sinthia shares her story of reapplying to PT school, believing in herself, and surrounding herself with the right community which led to her acceptance...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Bri Lievanos who is another student that has successfully been accepted into Physical Therapy school! This episode is the twenty-nineth installment of the Inspire Series.  Bri shares her story of being a non-traditional student, going the physical therapy assistant route to become a DPT, and the help she sought whe...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Lauren Kreutziger who is another student that has successfully been accepted into Physical Therapy school! This episode is the twenty-eighth installment of the Inspire Series.  Lauren shares her story of worrying about being competitive enough to get into PT school, her plans being upended by the Pandemic, working...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Sofia Lowe who is another student that has successfully been accepted into Physical Therapy school! This episode is the twenty-seventh installment of the Inspire Series.  Sofia shares her story of having faith in her dream after being rejected, knowing when to ask for help, and having the confidence to keep perseve...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, co-founder Joses Ngugi interviews Alan Chung who is another student that has successfully been accepted into Physical Therapy school! This episode is the twenty-sixth installment of the Inspire Series. Alan shares his story on his perseverance and determination after being rejected, how he sought for the right help, and the steps he made to secure his a...

On this episode of the Pre-PT Grind podcast, Podcast Director Brittany and Dr. Teressa Brown, founding Dean of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) DPT program, discuss the new DPT program in Fort Smith, Arkansas! They go over the many resources and facilities that have been developed on campus, interprofessional opportunities at the school, what it means to "Raise Standards while Lowe...