Category: Current PT Students
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How to Succeed in you Acute Care Affiliation
As a physical therapy student, pursuing an acute care affiliation can be a daunting task. Acute care is a fast-paced, high-pressure environment that requires quick thinking, exceptional clinical reasoning, and excellent communication skills. However, with proper preparation and guidance, you can succeed in an acute care affiliation and set yourself up for success as a…
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Collaboration Over Competition
Collaboration is so important as a PT. Its easy to get caught up in a competitive mindset, which may actually hurt you rather than help you.
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How To Prepare for Your Acute Care Affiliation
Congratulations on your upcoming acute care affiliation! For many of you, this is your first affiliation. This can be both exciting and terrifying, but no sweat! Here are some tips to help you get started and successfully complete your rotation! Before You Start Your Affiliation 1. Contact Your Affiliation Site First, get in touch with…
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Dealing With Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome (im-pos-ter sin-drohm): Noun. anxiety or self-doubt that results from persistently undervaluing one’s competence and active role in achieving success, while falsely attributing one’s accomplishments to luck or other external forces. I struggled with imposter syndrome for a long time. From the start of my application process, to even now, I have felt overwhelming…