UNM DIVISION OF PHYSICAL THERAPYGROUP ADVISEMENT PRESENTATION 2020

http://orthopaedics.unm.edu/pt/HSC-UNMPTProgram@salud.unm.edu

http://orthopaedics.unm.edu/pt/

How do I Become a Physical Therapist

Graduate from an accredited program◦ UNM Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Pass the NPTE (national physical therapy examination)

UNM Program Length

Begins in AugustSpans 34 monthsSeveral 2-4 week breaks

Three Year CurriculumFall/Aug Sept Oct Tday Holiday

Y1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Y2

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Y3

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Intg Clin Experience (ICE) ICE

FallNeurological Evaluation & Treatment I

Differential Diagnosis

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MS Intervention I MS Intervention II

Evidence Based PT I Evidenced Based PT IIAnatomy II

Service Learning

Cardio/Pulm Clinical II Clinical IIICAPSTONE V CAPSTONE V

Clinical IV

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Gerontology

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Health, Wellness, Fitness

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Patient Management & Clinical Decision Making IIGerontology

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Pediatrics

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Anatomy I

Faculty

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yr 1FoundationFoundationKines &OrthoBack/ UE/ head and neck2-3 wk breakw 17,18,19 Kines (thru wk 25Ortholumb/thorSpg brk(29)LE/casesBreak 2wk8 wkClinicBreak 2wkNeuroanat?

yr 2?

yr 3

DanielsDaniels3rd yr3 wk brk10 wk clinic

yr 1FoundationSoft tissue2-3 wk breakSpg brk(29)Break 2wk

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DexterDexter

yr 1FoundationFoundation?2-3 wk breakSpg brk(29)Break 2wk

yr 2Prosthetics?

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DierufDieruf

yr 1Foundation2-3 wk breakSpg brk(29)Break 2wk

yr 2AdultNeuro?Adult NeuroSpg brk(29)

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GurneyGurney

yr 1FoundationFoundationModalities2-3 wk break?Health (26)Asses/PromoSpg brk(29)Break 2wk

yr 2

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JonesJones

yr 1FoundationFoundationAnatomyBack UEHead &neck2-3 wk breakAnatomyPathol (26)Spg brk(29)Break 2wk

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yr 3

ProvostProvost

yr 1Foundation2-3 wk breakHealth (26)Asses/PromoSpg brk(29)Break 2wk

yr 2Peds

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yr 1Foundationpharm2-3 wk breakSpg brk(29)Break 2wk

yr 2PharmPharmPharmPharm

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Evidence Based PT IEvidenced Based PT IIProsthetics

Anatomy IAnatomy IIClinical Dec Making I

MS Intervention IMS Intervention IIMS Intervention II

Intg Clin Experience (ICE)ICEICE

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Patient Management & Clinical Decision Making IIHealth, Wellness, Fitness Health, Wellness, FitnessAcute Care

PediatricsGerontologyGerontologyPharmacology

Differential DiagnosisBiopsychosocial Biopsychosocial Capstone III

Capstone ICapstone IICapstone II

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Y3Cardio/PulmClinical IIBreakClinical IIIBoard review & TransistionClinical IVPeat, Poster and Commencement

Adv Ortho CAPSTONE VCAPSTONE V

Autonomous PracticeService LearningService Learning

Gender HealthBoard PrepBoard Prep

CapstoneIVICEICE

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&36DPT 3 Year Curriculum Class of 2020

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#1 Get as much diverse exposure to the profession as you can

Volunteer experience is considered the same as paid work experience.45 hours required◦ “the more the better”◦ quality vs quantity◦ Diversify settings

Helpful to observe in a variety of PT settings

Primary goal:“Is P.T. the profession for me?”

Wanting to help people is a noble cause however there are many types of jobs where you can help people. Being a PT is wonderful but it is not for everyone. Observation hours help you to understand the immense knowledge needed to treat patients and some of the complicated issues that go into being a PT. Knowing you have considered the career in its entirety and can talk about your ideas and goals as a future PT helps our program have confidence you have the grit to make it through the program.

#2 Learn about the mission/vision of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

•Source of information about the physical therapy profession.

•1-800-999-APTA•www.apta.org

http://www.apta.org/

#3 Take 36 hours of science prerequisitesPrerequisites:May be taken at any accredited college or university◦ Chemistry (8 hrs.)◦ Physics (8 hrs.)◦ Anatomy & Physiology (8 hrs.)◦ Statistics (3 hrs.)◦ Psychology (6 hrs. - Developmental

and/or Abnormal Psych recommended) ◦ Exercise Physiology 300-level or above (3

hrs.) (can substitute with higher level physiology)

You should have all prerequisites completed by December 2020.

You are permitted to have one final prerequisite to be taken during the 2020 Spring Semester.

If you have more than one (1) outstanding prerequisite class yet to take after the December 2020 academic update, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward.

Restrictions on prerequisites

Pass/Fail or CR/NC options are NOT acceptable for any of the pre-requisite courses.

If you are trying to use Advanced Placement credits for a prerequisite class, please contact us so we can verify that it meets the specific class requirements and is listed appropriately on your transcript.

Anatomy/physiology prerequisites must be taken within the last 5 years. There is no expiration date on the other prerequisite classes that meet the acceptable course, credit and lab criteria

Please use the highest course grade possible for your prerequisite selection. You may substitute a higher-level class for the prerequisite as long as you have taken the lower level required class.

As an example: you took Chemistry 1 + lab (4 cr.) your sophomore year and earned a B. Your junior year you took biochemistry + lab (4 cr.) a higher-level chemistry that had a prerequisite requirement of Chemistry 1 and you earned an A. You may use that higher-level chemistry class with the A, to match our prerequisites.

Prerequisite Requirements• You must have a grade of C or better in all

prerequisite courses• Must have a prerequisite GPA as defined by PTCAS of at least a 3.0

How competitive are you? Compare to the stats below. Average PREREQUISITE GPA Class of 2023: 3.68

Policy on Web-Based Prerequisite CoursesFor the University of New Mexico (and PTCAS) to accept credits earned from a web-based course, that course must appear on a transcript from an accredited college or university. Therefore, if the online course you have taken or plan to take is offered by UNM or CNM (or any other accredited college or university), and it satisfies our requirement, the course will be accepted.

All course work is verified through PTCAS. If you have questions regarding validity of an institution please contact PTCAS directly.

Online Course - Clinical Exercise Physiology offered by the UNM PT Program

PEP 351 Clinical Exercise in Physical Therapy/ CRN # 66871 / 3 credit hours

This course addresses the principles of the physiology of the human body during exercise with emphasis on the cardiopulmonary and neuromuscular systems. In addition, this course addresses an overview of selected pathological conditions of these systems relevant to the practice of physical therapy.

Prerequisite: By permission of the instructor, Deborah Cornish, PT, MA dcornish19@unm.edu

mailto:dcornish19@unm.edu

#3 Get a Bachelor’s Degree Any Degree is Acceptable

Applicants must have a cumulative/overall GPA as defined by PTCAS of at least a 2.67

Average CUMULATIVE GPA Class of 2022: 3.58

#4 Take the GREGeneral testMust be taken within 5 years of applicationMinimum Score Requirement:

Quantitative 20th percentileVerbal 25th percentile

Deadline for taking the GRE: October 1st, 2020

GRE: www.gre.com

Submit scores to UNM PT Program Institution Code:

7670Average GRE Scores Class of

2023:

Verbal Percentile: 60th

Quantitative Percentile: 46th

http://www.gre.com/

GRE AssistancePrep classes and books are helpful

GRE Intensive Prep Course offered throughout the year at Anderson School of Business https://mba.mgt.unm.edu/testprep/

Other classes offered on line and in person◦ https://www.princetonreview.com◦ https://www.kaptest.com

HSC Office for Diversity Test Prep Programs- Apply Online!◦ https://hsc.unm.edu/programs/diversity/student-programs/test-prep.html

https://mba.mgt.unm.edu/testprep/https://www.princetonreview.com/https://www.kaptest.com/https://hsc.unm.edu/programs/diversity/student-programs/test-prep.html

#6 Apply on PTCAShttp://www.ptcas.org

Application portal opens in June/JulyApplications due completed except for course work in progress by October 1st

http://www.ptcas.org/

Course Work in ProgressApplications are due October 1st

• all classes being taken in the Fall of 2020 when applications are submitted should be listed in PTCAS as in progress

• All classes you are planning to take in the spring of 2021 should be listed in PTCAS as in progress • only 1 of these can be a prerequisite class

◦ Fall transcripts with pre-requisite courses should be updated on PTCAS in December during the academic update when grades are received.

Must complete Bachelor degree by May of 2021 ◦ June of 2021 for trimester curriculum

Total Admission RequirementsBaccalaureate degree in any fieldOverall/cumulative GPA of > 2.67Prerequisite classes with a GPA ≥ 3.0GRE: Quant ≥ 20%, Verbal ≥ 25%Essays on PTCAS2 Letters of Reference

(1 must come from a PT)In-Person Interview (required) January 23rd 2021

How to Apply

Application Process

Individuals applying to the Physical Therapy Program must apply through the PTCAShttp://www.ptcas.org/home.aspx

(Central Application Service) by October 1st, 2020

http://www.ptcas.org/home.aspx

PTCAS Materials1. Complete online application2. Enter all college courses taken and GRE scores3. Send an official transcript from each school

attended (update December 2020 when transcript is available for courses in progress during time of application) to PTCAS

4. Complete PTCAS essays & documents5. Upload your reference contact information5. $140 Application fee (financial assistance may

be available through PTCAS)

1. PTCAS Application Home –Create a profile

2. Select programs you want to apply to

Verify you meet requirements for each individual program. We are not all the same!

3. Complete your personal information

4. Complete supporting information

5. Create reference request

Please inform the people you select to write your reference letters that the UNM Division of Physical Therapy cannot contact them for more information about you, they need to be thorough and include everything they want the UNM Division of Physical Therapy to know about you in their reference letter.

6. Click on the Program and complete all documents and questions. Verify your pre-requisites fit the criteria for each program.

7. Enter all colleges attended

8. Enter your coursework from every transcript of every college attended

9. Match pre-requisites from your transcripts. Choose the best fit with the highest grade!

Prerequisite SubstitutionMay take higher numbered course with the same classification and use it as a pre-requisite selectionIf you have retaken a class use the class with the highest grade available to select for your pre-requisite requirement

10. Enter your GRE – make sure you have your official scores sent to our program (7670)

11. If Applicable, complete the NM Residency Application found in PTCAS If you are a New Mexico Resident please complete the NM Residency form found on our web site

Upload the needed documents (3) on PTCAS1. The completed form2. A copy of your driver's license3. A copy of your vehicle registration or other verification of residency.

***IF YOU ARE NOT A RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO, YOU NEED NOT COMPLETE THE RESIDENCY FORM

12.Check Status Often

In-Person Interview•January 23rd, 2021•Student panel (3 students from 2nd year)•Panel of 3 interviewers (faculty & clinicians)•Knowledge of Physical Therapy issues and problem-solving abilities•Volunteer experience helpful•Only the top 75-80 applicants will be offered an interview

Interview format is subject to change at any time.

Final SelectionOffers are made to the top 30 applicants with up to 20 alternates

Strong preference is given to residents of the State of New Mexico

Nondiscrimination PolicyThe admission procedure in the Physical Therapy Program at the University of New Mexico does not discriminate against any student on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, race, color, religion, age, national origin or physical handicap.

Slide Number 1How do I Become a Physical TherapistUNM Program LengthThree Year Curriculum#1 Get as much diverse exposure to the profession as you can#2 Learn about the mission/vision of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)#3 Take 36 hours of science prerequisitesRestrictions on prerequisitesPrerequisite RequirementsPolicy on Web-Based Prerequisite CoursesOnline Course - Clinical Exercise Physiology offered by the UNM PT Program#3 Get a Bachelor’s Degree #4 Take the GREGRE Assistance#6 Apply on PTCASCourse Work in ProgressTotal Admission RequirementsHow to ApplyApplication ProcessPTCAS Materials1. PTCAS Application Home – Create a profile2. Select programs you want to apply to3. Complete your personal information4. Complete supporting information5. Create reference request6. Click on the Program and complete all documents and questions. Verify your pre-requisites fit the criteria for each program.7. Enter all colleges attended8. Enter your coursework from every transcript of every college attended9. Match pre-requisites from your transcripts. Choose the best fit with the highest grade!Prerequisite Substitution10. Enter your GRE – make sure you have your official scores sent to our program (7670)11. If Applicable, complete the NM Residency Application found in PTCAS 12.Check Status OftenIn-Person InterviewFinal SelectionNondiscrimination Policy