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PPTO Fall 09 Updates
Meetings to take place in HPB 333 at 6pm
Our next
meeting will feature Dr. Marsha Rutland from Hardin Simmons University on November
18. She first attained her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the
University of Texas Health and Science Center. She then went on to receive her
Master’s in Sports and Recreation Management/Fitness from Hardin Simmons.
She also recently received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech
University in 2008.
Prerequisite
courses include the following;
Biology:
2 General biology’s with lab for science majors (zoology emphasis
preferred); A&P I & A&P II may be substituted, but only if appropriate advanced Anatomy and
advanced Human Physiology courses are also completed.
Chemistry: 2 General chemistry’s with lab for
science majors; organic chemistry or other higher courses may also be used.
Statistics: One introductory course; may be taken in
any department.
Psychology: Minimum one introductory or general
psychology course AND one course
in developmental or abnormal psychology; two appropriate higher-level courses
may also be used.
Anatomy: One course in anatomy with lab, for science
majors; if not taken in a biology, zoology or anatomy department, course
outline must be submitted for approval. (Ex: Advanced Anatomy, Comparative
Anatomy)
Physiology: One course in physiology with lab, for
science majors; if not taken in a biology, zoology or anatomy department,
course outline must be submitted for approval. (Ex. Advanced Physiology,
Mammalian Physiology)
*Advanced Biology: If A&P I & II are not taken
at the junior/senior level, the student may meet this requirement by taking a
two semester A&P course (lower level) and 1 advanced biology course at the
300/400 level. The advanced course must pertain to humans.
And
don’t forget about our last meeting on December 2 when will be having a pizza
party!
New mentor list has been
created for this semester. If you would like to add your name to the list email
cm1570@txstate.edu.
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Jennie Knight |
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Jessica Peterson |
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Christy Smith |
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Holly Pulket |
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Alisha Shugart |
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Chris Murray |
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Andrea Flanders |
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Ashley Trotter |
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Brittany Mackrell |
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Caroline Guerrero |
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Paul Allen Taylor |
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Lindsey Randall |
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Pre-Physical Therapy Mentor
Program
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The
Mentor Program has been set up to provide easier transition and access to
knowledge for underclassmen within the organization. As Physical Therapy becomes
progressively more popular, the amount of competition increases significantly when
applying to PT schools. The purpose
of this program is to help provide members with a competitive edge above other
future applicants. Please utilize
this tool responsibly by evaluating and considering the information provided by
each member. Remember that there is
more than one way to achieve each task; choose what is most beneficial to you.
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Responsibility of Mentor: Provide your mentee with accurate and
correct information to the best of your ability. Please encourage them and their efforts
and do your best to make them feel welcomed to both the university and our
organization. If you had to do it
all over again, what would you do the same/different? Do not be afraid to tell them you do not
know something if you don’t, but try to find out. Many times bad information is worse than
no information. You do not have to
be their best friend or older sibling, only a person in which they can come to
for advice. Remember that good
deeds are passed on; you just have to pay it forward. Have some fun with it.
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Responsibility of Mentee: Be active within your group and specific
as possible when asking questions.
It is your responsibility to initiate communication, ask questions, or
seek advice. Remember that your
mentors are participating on their own time; please be considerate of that as
many are often busy. Also, remember
that they are imperfect and it is still your duty to verify information. Try to get feedback from as many members
as you can to enable yourself with options and check information. Learn from the mentors’ mistakes
as well as their successes, no need for you to make the same errors they did.
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Group Ideas: If able, do something as a group to kick
things off. Have some fun and see
this program as a great opportunity.
Have a meal, go bowling, meet between classes, watch a movie, etc. use
your imagination. Discuss classes
needed, professors desired, scheduling, or places to
volunteer/observe/intern.
It’s yours, do with it what you like!
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Questions,
concerns, and comments about the groups should be addressed to Chris Murray at
cm1570@txstate.edu.
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