Stephen Carp PT, PhD, GCS
HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
HEALTH SCIENCE CAMPUS
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Temple Health Science Campus is now the
largest campus in the nation dedicated to health
education.
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Medical School
Medical Library
Cadaver Laboratory
Faculty/Student Center
Clinical Simulation Laboratory
Dedicated PT Clinical Laboratory
Temple University Hospital
Shriner’s Hospital
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Doctor of Physical Therapy
 Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
 PhD
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DPT ENTRY PORTALS
Standard 4+3
 Accelerated 3+3
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STANDARD 4+3
Bachelor’s Degree
 10 Pre-Requisite Courses
 Observation
 Minimum Recommended Cumulative GPA>3.0
 Minimum Recommended Pre-Requisite GPA >3.0
 Minimum Recommended GRE >152 quantitative
and verbal
 Application (www.ptcas.org)
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ACCELERATED 3+3
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Major in at Temple:
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Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Science
and Technology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics,
Kinesiology
10 Pre-Requisite Courses
Meet Temple’s Gen-Ed Requirements by end of
junior year
Volunteerism
Cumulative Mandatory GPA>3.5 at the onset of the
professional program
Pre-Requisite Mandatory GPA >3.4 at the onset of
the professional program
GRE- recommend >302
Application (www.ptcas.org)
PRE-REQUISITE COURSES
High school AP courses accepted for non-science
pre-requisites and must appear on university
transcript
 Online courses are acceptable for non-science
courses and science lectures. Laboratories must
be taken in a traditional classroom setting.
 Science pre-requisites must have a laboratory
component and be 4 credits
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Courses
Sem
Hrs
Psychology
3
Behavioral Science
Course with
Emphasis on
Group Behavior
3
Statistics
3
Chemistry with lab
8
Physics with lab
8
Biology with lab
4
Human or
Mammalian
Anatomy with lab
4
Human or
Mammalian
Physiology with
lab
4
Courses
A course that examines a specific area of psychological theory
and practice of the individual. Such courses include:
Introduction to Psychology, Personality, Sensation and
Perception; Learning and Motivation; Brain and Behavior; Child
Psychology; Abnormal Psychology; or Cognition
A behavioral science course that examines specific area or group
behavior theory and practice. Intro to Sociology, Sociology of
Race and Racism, Sexuality and Gender, Sociology of Health
Care, Marriage and Family, Social Psychology, Cultural
Anthropology, and Comparative Religions are examples of
courses that may be taken to satisfy this requirement. Physical
Anthropology and technically oriented Archeology courses are
not acceptable. If it is unclear whether or not a course meets
this requirement, please send us a course description for
verification.
Probability; estimation; classical statistical inference (through ttest); modern decision theory. An official course description or
copy of the syllabus must accompany application.
Two course sequence that covers matter, the changes that matter
undergoes, and the laws governing these changes, with greater
emphasis on atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding,
equilibria and energy relationships. One course should be
Chemistry I, the second course may be Chemistry II or an upper
level chemistry course with lab.
Two course sequence that covers fundamentals of physics,
classical and modern, including mechanics, heat, light,
electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.
One course offered by a Biology Department (or its equivalent)
that includes a laboratory portion.
Study of the anatomical structure of the human mammalian
body, with laboratory. One semester of combined ‘Anatomy &
Physiology’ with lab also will be accepted. Invertebrate A&P is
not acceptable
Study of the physiological function of the human mammalian
body. One semester of combined ‘Anatomy & Physiology’ with
lab also will be accepted. Invertebrate A&P is not acceptable
APPLICATION CAVEATS
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Must have at least a “C” grade in all pre-requisite courses
Pre-requisites must have been completed within 10 years of
applying
GRE is good for 7 years
BS or BA do not have an “expiration”
Pre-requisites may be taken at any middle states
accredited US college or university.
International applicants and US applicants who attended
an international university must have their transcripts
submitted to WES for validation- unless the credits appear
on a US transcript
TOEFL is not needed for students who have a degree from
a US university or college.
EARLY ADMISSION OPTION
Began in 2011-2012 cycle
 Temple agreed to participate in the 2013-2014
cycle
 Completed application due at PTCAS by August
25
 Decision rendered by September 25
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HOW DO DPT PROGRAMS DECIDE WHICH
APPLICANT TO ACCEPT?
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Predictor Equation
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Academic Intelligence
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GRE and GPA
Hybrid Process
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Academic and Non-Academic Intelligence
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GRE and GPA AND Non-Academic Intelligence Metrics
NON-ACADEMIC METRICS
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Behavioral characteristics of an expert physical
therapist
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Determination
Empathy
Kindness
Customer Service
Teamwork
INTERVIEW PROCESS
First 200 completed applications received
(typically early August)
 Statistically define individuals with a 97%
chance of successfully completing our program
and passing the national board examination
 Offer interviews to these persons
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INTERVIEW
Group interview (20-30 applicants)
 4 hours
 Agenda
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Curriculum
Faculty
Clinical internships
Non-academic intelligence assessment tool
Interview
Tour
Time alone with students
Q and A with faculty
Summary
SUMMER II: 2014 CLASS PROFILE
Mean GRE (verbal and quantitative) 155 with a
range of 148-165
 Mean overall GPA
3.60 (3.1-3.9)
 Mean pre-requisite GPA 3.49 (3.01-4.0)
 1662 applications
 110 interviewed
 95 offered admission
 54 matriculated
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TIME TABLE
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Rolling Admissions
Application Submission:
 July 1 prior to the year of matriculation (between junior
and senior year for 4+3 and between sophomore and
junior year for 3+3). Classes begin July 8
GRE’s
 April/May of year of application. If taken again, notify
admissions directors at the university to which you are
applying.
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GRE may only be taken every 21 days
Interviews
 July - ?
PORTFOLIO
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Submit directly to Temple DPT and not to
PTCAS
DPT
Three year program
 Full time, year ‘round, beginning July of each
year
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Bench sciences
 Clinical sciences
 Clinical education
 16 credits/semester
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DPT
Lock step program
 Year round with 2 breaks of >20 days and 2
breaks 10-19 days
 Must maintain a 3.0
 Allowed 2 C’s during the three years
 Any grade lower than a C results in dismissal
 Attrition rate is 3.0%
 Passing National Board Examination on first
attempt 97%; 100% within allowable three
attempts
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WHY TEMPLE FOR DPT EDUCATION?
Nationally ranked program
 Established in the 1960’s
 One of first DPT programs nationwide
 Combination of clinical educator tract and
research tract professors
 Clinical rotation sites
 Availability of research participation
 Anatomy laboratory
 Clinical simulation laboratory
 Health campus based program
 Know your content spikes
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Ortho
Sports
Acute
Care
Pediatrics
Geriatrics
Core Curriculum
Neuro
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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Internships in
Germany
 Japan
 Trinidad
 Spain
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Annual Service Trip to Guatemala
EMPLOYMENT PERSPECTIVE
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Top 10 professions for employee satisfaction (Fortune
Magazine, 2011)
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Top 10 professions for new jobs 2010-2030 (Time
Magazine, 2010)
Current estimated need for 200 PT’s in Philadelphia;
8000 nationwide
 All our graduates (who were looking for work) had
jobs within 30 days of graduation; 60% were offered
employment at one of their clinical sites
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CRITERIA FOR CHOOSING A DPT
PROGRAM TO ATTEND
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Choose a doctoral program based upon:
Where do you see yourself within the profession in 510 years?
 Can this faculty and curriculum get me there?
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COGENT QUESTIONS FOR CHOOSING A
DPT PROGRAM
Is there a cadaver laboratory?
 What is the ratio of students per cadaver?
 Is there a clinical simulation laboratory?
 Is there a medical library with free access to
journal articles?
 Is the program affiliated with a medical school?
 What is the attrition rate?
 What percentage of students pass the national
boards on the first attempt? By the third
attempt?
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COGENT QUESTIONS FOR CHOOSING A
DPT PROGRAM
Are there clinical faculty?
 Are there research faculty?
 Do any faculty currently have research grants?
 Opportunity to perform research?
 Dual degree opportunities?
 How many clinical sites are available?
 How are clinical internships assigned?
 What is the clinical internship model?
 Are there affiliated residency programs?
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COGENT QUESTIONS FOR CHOOSING A
DPT PROGRAM
How many faculty members are board certified?
 Are there leadership opportunities? Committees?
 Are there electives in the curriculum?
 Any issues with accreditation?
 Opportunity to present nationally?
 Opportunity to attend Combined Sections
Meeting?
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CHARACTER AND PROFESSIONALISM
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GRE, GPA, Interview AND Character
CHARACTER (NON-ACADEMIC
INTELLIGENCE)
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Common “character” mistakes
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Interview
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Goofy email addresses
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Formal- men and women in suits
Be prepared- do your homework
RSVP
Come with pen and notepad
Be on time
Thank you card
Mock interview (HSC and Main)
“partygirljane”; “blondzilla”; “nextamericastopmodel”; and
“pabstblueribbonyum”
Inappropriate emails
Salutation: Should be professional (Dear Dr…..) and not
“Hey”
 Spelling: “you” not “u”; capitalize appropriately. Punctuate.
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CHARACTER
Facebook
 Google
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WHY DO APPLICANTS CHOOSE TO APPLY
TO TEMPLE?
High national ranking/Reputation
 Cadaver Laboratory
 Recommended by alumni
 Research opportunities
 Faculty
 Laboratories
 Number of clinical internships
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POST-GRADUATION INTERVIEW: WHY WOULD
YOU APPLY TO TEMPLE KNOWING WHAT YOU
KNOW ABOUT OUR PROGRAM?
Family, welcoming, customer service oriented
program
 Faculty
 Opportunities: research, clinical options,
volunteerism, APTA, committee’s, travel,
leadership
 Curriculum
 My successes which occurred at Temple
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MY CONTACT INFORMATION
Stephen Carp
 Stephen.carp@temple.edu
 215 707 8913
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Caroline
 tud20691@temple.edu
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