Students from the class of 2022 are celebrating the next step in their professional journey. Here they share what has inspired them along the way and what advice they would give to new students.
Where did you match?Mercer University, Atlanta Georgia – Residency in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
I love working with this population because each person is different. Each person is like a puzzle, and helping them can be very rewarding. I feel especially connected with amputees; and some of my most rewarding experiences have involved helping them to walk again.
I was stunned. It took some time to sink in, but, when it did, I was super excited and honored.
If you know the field you want to specialize in that’s great but don’t close off to the possibility of enjoying other fields as well. Specializing is a great option but being proficient in all fields is very important. As our professors have said, every ortho patient has a neuro problem and vice versa. That can apply to all fields in our profession.
I could not have asked for a better group of mentors that have been with me and supported me. I am incredibly grateful for all of them.
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