Hello, hello everyone! I hope that all of my fellow SPT friends crushed their fall semester and get the chance to enjoy the holidays/winter break! I recently created a new Instagram account (@pt_studybuddy) dedicated to sharing notes, review questions, resources, tips/tricks, and motivation to help you rock PT school!

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Clinical experiences are one of the most special and rewarding parts about the entire PT school experience. It’s where everything you have been learning in the classroom starts to come together piece by piece and truly comes full-circle. It’s where you get to participate in hands-on patient care and begin transitioning from a student physical therapist to a clinician. I have been blessed with some of the most amazing clinical instructors during my clinical experiences thus far. When my time with them came to an end, I knew that there were a million things that I wanted to say to show my gratitude for all that they did for me.

Hello friends - Happy Friday! There are several important abbreviations that physical therapists use on a daily basis for documentation, interpreting patients’ medical charts, and communicating with colleagues and various health professionals. I have compiled an extensive list of some of the abbreviations, acronyms, and shorthand terms that you will begin to see during physical therapy school, and you should be familiar with them for your classes, clinical rotations, and future career in this profession. I hope you find this list to be helpful!

Hi friends! I’m so excited for today’s blog post, which will be a little tour of my home office and all of the essential items that help make this such a great study and work space!

Happy Friday everyone! Today I am sharing my next series of anatomy drawings, which will be all about the brachial plexus, its different components, and how it supplies sensory and motor innervation throughout the arm, forearm, and hand. The brachial plexus can be very tricky. One of the best ways I was able to visualize it and learn how it works was in cadaver lab.

Stuck at home due to COVID-19? During stressful times like these, it’s incredibly important to take care of your mental and physical health. Staying healthy will help you cope with the changes brought on by social distancing and may even help you ward off illness. Fortunately, you don’t need access to gyms, personal trainers, or salad bars to keep your health in top shape. There are plenty of ways to support your whole-body health at home!

My Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is voted #1 in Virginia for 2020 by Unversities.com! Shenandoah University has a phenomenal DPT program and I could not imagine myself anywhere but here. In this post, I will be including everything you need to know about Shenandoah DPT and why I love it so much!

I’m so excited to share all about my PT school white coat ceremony with you all! My white coat ceremony took place at the beginning of my third cumulative semester of PT school, which was a few weeks into the fall semester of my second year. This ceremony was such a significant day for me as a DPT student because it signified the welcoming of my classmates and I into the doctoring profession of physical therapy and our transition from didactic coursework to clinical education.

Hello everyone! I am excited to share 3 templates I created that help me stay organized and be on top of my planning game. The templates I’ve created are perfect for any student that has tons of important dates and deadlines to keep track of, including assignments, quizzes, exams, practicals, meetings, and more. Not only are they great for students, but they are also great for anyone who just wants to add a little more organization to their life!

‘Tis the season! If you’re looking for perfect last-minute Christmas or holiday gift ideas for a PT student, then you’ve come to the right place! The gift ideas I’ll be sharing are a mix of meaningful, thoughtful, functional, and punny. They would also make for great birthday gifts or items to send in a “just because” package to let them know that you’re thinking about them. The majority of the items can be ordered through Amazon Prime or Etsy or purchased at a store near you.

Happy back-to-school season, y’all! I am back in Winchester (VA) and just started my second year of physical therapy school. The best part about it? My fridge is looking extra full and happy right now. WOOHOO! I’m excited to be sharing this grocery haul with you guys, which includes items from Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Aldi! I live in a small town that doesn’t have my favorite grocery stores like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, so I made sure to stock up on what I needed before heading back to start the semester.