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Hunter CollegeUpdated: June 2012Volume 1, Issue 1Doctor of Physical Therapy425 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010, (212) 481-4469http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/ptGeneral Information about the DPT at Hunter CollegeProgram Director:Dr. KrasilovskyProfessor: Dr. RosenAssociate Professors:Drs. Babyar, Krasilovsky,LipovacAssistant Professors:Drs. Holland, Karpatkin,PivkoDirector of ClinicalEducation: Dr. PivkoAdmission Requirements 2More AdmissionsInformation3Admission Procedures3Acceptance in theProgram3Clinical ExperienceRequirements4Physical TherapyCurriculum4FAQ5While you are waiting toapply5International Applicants 6How to get moreinformation6Curriculum Table7Clinical Experience Form 10Applicant checklist12About the Physical TherapyProfession: Physicaltherapists, as essentialmembers of the healthcare team, address healthmaintenance and theprevention of disabilities,the identification andassessment of impairedmotor function andrehabilitation towardoptimal health andfunction. The physicaltherapist providestherapeutic services toindividuals of all ages withmusculoskeletal,neurological, sensorimotor,cardiovascular, and otherphysiological dysfunctions.Physical therapists may beemployed in hospitals andextended care facilities,ambulatory clinics, schoolsystems and sportsmedicine centers. Theymay also be self-employedprofessionals in privatepractice.About the DPT at Hunter:The Program is an entrylevel post-baccalaureateclinical doctorate (DPT)degree curriculum.The Commission onAccreditation in PhysicalTherapy Education of theAmerican Physical TherapyAssociation has granted thisprogram Full Accreditationstatus through 2016. Arecent re-accreditation sitevisit was extremely positive.The program has beenaccredited since 1971.Alumni from our pastundergraduate, MPT andDPT programs haveachieved a passing rate onthe National LicensingExamination equal to orabove the nationalaverage. The full-timefaculty are active in manyfacets of the PhysicalTherapy Profession. Allfaculty members areengaged in researchand/or publishing in peerreviewed journals. Facultymembers have an averageof 14 years of teachingexperience and over 18years of clinicalexperience. All facultymembers hold doctoraldegrees.For detailed informationabout this curriculum, openhouse dates, etc., pleasego to our website listedabove.Application processingoccurs every Fall semesterfor admission in thefollowing June. Studentswill enter the DPT PhysicalTherapy Program in thesummer semester; theprogram is designed forfull-time study during theday.The Hunter CollegeGraduate AdmissionsOffice will administer yourapplication for June 2013admission. The applicationwill be available on-line athttp://www.hunter.cuny.edu/graduateadmissions onor about August 15, 2012.Applying to the Hunter College DPT Program for June2013IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program currently operates via aconsortium arrangement among the Graduate Center of CUNY (the -granting institution) andthe College of Staten Island and Hunter College campus programs. We are beginning atransition whereby the College of Staten Island and Hunter College will each assume degreegranting authority.Pending approval by the New York State Education Department, the first step in the transitionwill take place at Hunter College. Hunter College will be the degree-granting institution forDoctor of Physical Therapy students enrolled in the Class of 2016 (beginning June 2013) at theHunter College campus. The second step of the transition will occur when College of StatenIsland assumes degree-granting authority for students applying for admission to the Class of2017 (beginning Fall 2014). Students interested in enrolling to the College of Staten Islandcampus should go to the Graduate Center website for more information.The deadline for submitting your application online to Hunter College isDecember 1, 2012.PLEASE NOTE: THE PRE-REQUISITE COURSES, GRE REQUIREMENT, CPR REQUIREMENT, ANDCLINICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS HAVE NOT CHANGED FOR APPLICATION TO THEDOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY.1
Admission Requirements1. Applicants must have completed a bachelor’sdegree (BA or BS) from an accredited four-yearinstitution by the end of the spring semester prior toentry. You are not required to be a graduate ofHunter College to apply to this program. If you havetaken courses in a non-accredited institution and/oryou have taken courses outside of the U.S., thesecourses will not be accepted as equivalent to HunterCollege courses, and will not be accepted as helpingto meet the number of credits required for earning abachelor’s degree or as counting toward ourprerequisites. Even if another U.S. college acceptsthose credits, we will not. For example, if you havetaken 30 credits abroad or in the U.S. within a nonaccredited institution, these credits will not beaccepted as meeting the minimum of 120 credits tohave earned a bachelor’s degree, even if you weregranted a bachelor’s degree by another college inthe U.S. Be sure the credentials you are paying forare valid elsewhere.We require an undergraduate grade point average(GPA) of 3.0 or above. If a course is repeated, bothgrades are used in GPA calculation.2. Two semesters of Anatomy & Physiology, with lab(e.g., Anatomy & Physiology; Biol 120, 122)3. Two semesters of physics for science majors, withlab (e.g., General Physics; Phys 110 & 120)4. Two semesters of chemistry for science majors,with lab (e.g., Chem 102, 104 & 106 (which is lab forChem 102 &104)5. One semester of college level mathematics (e.g.,Math 125, Precalculus: If you are taking this course atHunter, you may email[nmoy@hunter.cuny.edu]to request registering for MATH 125 without the MATH126 corequisite.)6. Two semesters of psychology. We recommend,but do not require, one semester of developmentalor child psychology.7. One semester of statistics (e.g., Stat. 113 orStatistics for Psychology majors)9. Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association(212-878-5900, www.americanheart.org) ORCardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification by the RedCross (212-787-1000, www.nyredcross.org). An advantage oftaking CPR through the American Heart Association isrenewal every two years, not annually. You must submit acopy of your CPR card to the Physical Therapy Program atthe address above.10. Two letters of recommendation. We suggest at least onebe written by a physical therapist. The second letter can befrom a college faculty member. Formal letters ofrecommendation attached to a completed clinicalexperience form will be considered one letter ofrecommendation plus documentation required of the clinicalexperience.11. Documented clinical experience of at least 100 hours inthe United States under the supervision of a licensed physicaltherapist, with a minimum of 50 hours in a hospital-based orrehabilitation setting. See documented experience foradditional information on submitting a Clinical Experiencerequirement. You cannot complete all of your clinicalexperience in a private practice! The most common errormade by applicants is not fully meeting this requirement byDecember 1st.12. Filing of the Hunter College Graduate Admissions OnlineApplication. The online application becomes availableapproximately August 15th. You can use this link to accessthe issions.The deadline for all application materials is DECEMBER 1ST,including transcripts and all clinical experience form(s).Apply early! Payment of the application fee is required.13. The GRE is required and scores must be forwarded to theHunter College Graduate Admissions Office (Code # 2301).We do accept scores from the previous version of the GRE(before the Fall of 2011). If you are first taking the exam thisfall, be sure to indicate when you have taken the GRE's andbe sure we get the scores sent to the Admissions Office ASAP.We do not have a specific cutoff score for being consideredfor admission. For information on the GRE, go to www.gre.org14. Applicants invited for interviews will write an essay abouta topic chosen by the DPT faculty on the day of the interview.15. The TOEFL examination is required for applicants whohave not earned a bachelor's degree in an English-speakingcountry. We expect a score of at least 550 on the paperbased; 79-80 on the Internet based; and 213 on thecomputer-based examination. Contact the EducationalTesting Service, Princeton, New Jersey for information abouttaking this examination 609-771-7100 or www.toefl.org.8. One semester of English composition (e.g., Eng120 (Expository Writing) or its equivalent.2
More Admission InformationThe bachelor’s degreerequirement for entry isbased upon the CAPTEcriteria which mandatesthat physical therapyprograms are “ built on abalance of course work insocial sciences,humanities, and naturalsciences, which isappropriate in depth andbreadth, to develop theability in students to thinkindependently, to weightvalues, to understandfundamental theory, andto develop skill for clinicalpractice, including criticalthinking andcommunication.”Meeting the minimumrequirements doesnot guaranteeacceptance to theprogram, which isbased, by necessity,on the limitations ofspace and resources.The Hunter CollegePhysical TherapyProgram is dedicatedto equal opportunityfor all applicants whomeet admissionrequirements. Pleaseread the sectionbelow whichdescribes ouracceptance process.Students who have notcompleted all courseprerequisites may beconditionally accepted forthe incoming class; but allrequirements must be metprior to the starting date ofthe program in early June.You may apply during theyear you are completingyour requirements. Indicateon the checklist whatcourses are completedand what is in progress,and submit transcriptsbefore December 1st. Wewill expect updatedtranscripts after completionof each semester once theapplication is submitted.DO NOT WAIT TO SUBMITTRANSCRIPTS UNTIL AFTERFALL GRADES ARE POSTED.Trimester Schools & QuarterHour Credits: Schools thatuse the trimester calendaraward quarter hour creditsfor courses. One quartercredit equals 0.7 semestercredits. If a course was 4quarter credits, then it isequal to 2.7 semestercredits, if the course was 5quarter credits, then it isequal to 3.3 semestercredits.Admissions ProceduresPending approval, theGraduate AdmissionsOffice at Hunter Collegewill open onlineapplications on or aboutAugust 15, 2012.The Hunter CollegeGraduate onlineapplication, officialtranscripts, clinicalexperience forms andletters of recommendationhave a December 1stdeadline for submission.Use the attachedApplicant Checklist toguide you on meeting theadmission requirements.Documents submitted byeligible applicants will bereviewed for GPA,completion of prerequisites,clinical experience andother relevant experiencein health care to identifythose eligible for interviews.An interview is required withfaculty of the HunterCollege Physical TherapyProgram. Subsequent tothe interview, astandardized scoring form isused to evaluate eachapplicant, based on GPA,TOEFL scores, clinicalexperience, essay quality,and interview scores.Meeting theses minimumrequirements does notguarantee acceptance tothe program, which isbased, by necessity, on thelimitations of space andresources. Hunter CollegePhysical Therapy Program isdedicated to equalopportunity for allapplicants who meetadmission requirements.Acceptance in the ProgramThe PT program presentlyadmits a maximum oftwenty-eight students peryear out of the manyqualified applicantsseeking admission. If youmeet our requirements, weurge you to apply. Pleasenote that an interview is ameaningful component ofthe admissions procedure,and therefore overall GPAis not the sole factor foracceptance. If you havequestions regarding yourqualifications, or need tospeak with an advisor,please contact the PhysicalTherapy office. Applicantswill be contacted by thePhysical Therapy Programregarding scheduling of aninterview.3
Clinical Experience RequirementsDocumented clinical experience of a minimum100 hours under supervision of a licensed physicaltherapist in the United States is required beforeapplying to the program; (minimum of 50 hoursmust be in a hospital based or rehabilitationsetting). Inquire at any hospital aboutvolunteering in their Physical TherapyDepartment to gain this clinical experience.The Clinical Experience Form (see attached)documenting completion of the 100 hours mustbe received by the Physical Therapy ProgramNO LATER THAN December 1st.The clinical experience must be obtained with alicensed Physical Therapist in a Physical TherapyDepartment and completed by the sametherapist. Foreign trained physical therapists, orindividuals obtaining clinical experience outsidethe U.S., should refer to the section below forInternational Students.The Hunter College DPTProgram supports thephilosophy of aninternationally renownedphysical therapist,Florence Kendall, PT,FAPTA. In presenting thesecond annual John HPMaley Lecture1 duringthe 1997 APTA ScientificMeeting and Exposition,she discussed the needfor evidence-based(scientifically-based)practice and indicatedthat one of the mostinnovative ways foreducational programs tolead the way is to getback to basics. “Thebasics are the foundationfrom which allinnovations shoulddevelop and areessential for furtherlearning and discovery.”( Kendall, F. (1997).Innovations in ClinicalPractice, Maley Lecture atAnnual Physical TherapyScientific Meeting. PTBulletin, p. 8.)PhysicalTherapyCurriculumThe curriculum hascontinuously evolved toprovide graduates with thenecessary knowledge andskills to succeed in aphysical therapy career.The design and content ofthis program is based upona detailed review ofphysical therapy practice,accreditation guidelines,and the Guide to PhysicalTherapist Practice. TheProgram is full time, duringthe days, and threecalendar years in duration.Students enter in thesummer semester only.Refer to the curriculumoutlined on the next pagefor actual courses.To review the coursedescriptions, please go toour web sitewww.hunter/cuny/edu/ptClinical Experience Forms: At the end of thispacket you will find your Clinical ExperienceForm. Be sure to read the instructions for meetingthis requirement. It must be submitted byDecember 1st and be completed by the physicaltherapist.The therapist completing this form may attach aletter of recommendation to the form in additionto completing the form. This will count as one oftwo required letters of recommendation. If it isnot possible to forward a clinical experienceform, we will accept a letter (from the physicaltherapist), stating your accumulated number ofclinical experience hours, type of facility, thephysical therapist’s impression according tocriteria on the Clinical Experience Form.The purpose of theDoctorate in PhysicalTherapy Program is toprepare professionallycompetent physicaltherapists that will becapable of providing adiverse scope of PhysicalTherapy services. Theeducational goals of theDPT Program at HunterCollege are to prepare:1. Clinical professionalscapable of providing a fullrange of physical therapyrehabilitation and healthcare services to meet thediverse needs of patientswith musculoskeletal,neurological,integumentary and/orcardio- pulmonaryconditions, as well as healthpromotion and wellnessservices to the generalpopulation.2. Physical therapists whoare capable of assimilatingthe changing health careneeds of society into theirdelivery of services.3. Physical therapists whoare knowledgeableconsumers of scientificinformation and research,and who demonstrate aprofessional commitmentto the further developmentof the profession of physicaltherapy.4. Physical therapists whohave an appreciation forlife-long learning in theircareers.The 3-year curricula forHunter College DPTProgram is based upon theneed for students toreceive a strong foundationcovering all aspects ofPhysical Therapy practice,followed by the attainmentof advanced skills.This graduate curriculumbuilds from such a basicfoundation, beginning witha series of core courses forevaluation, treatment andclinical problem solvingskills, followed byadvanced clinical coursework covering all areas ofclinical practice. HunterCollege PT faculty feelsentry-level graduates needgreater emphasis onclinical skills and criticalinquiry of evidence with afoundation in researchdesign and methodology.4
While you are waiting to apply forthe class starting in June 2013:1. Submit your Graduate Record Examination(GRE) scores from Educational Testing Service toHunter College #2301.2. Request that all the colleges you attendedsend your transcript to Hunter College GraduateAdmissions, 695 Park Avenue, New York, NewYork, 10065.3. Either you or the person supervising yourclinical experience may submit your completedClinical Experience Forms to theDoctor ofPhysical Therapy Program at Hunter College,ATTN Mrs. Cleary, 425 East 25th Street, New York,NY 10010. If someone else is submitting theform on your behalf, it is often helpful to providethem with a stamped envelope printed with thisaddress.4. Prepare your pre-requisite checklist for inputinto the Graduate Application at the time youapply.5. If you have not studied in an Englishspeaking country, register for the TOEFL andsubmit scores to Hunter College GraduateAdmissions.Please note, your letters of reference (includingletters (not clinical experience forms) fromsupervising physical therapists) will be uploadedby the person doing the referral through the online application process. The Checklist for Prerequisites will be part of the on-line application.Proof of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation will besubmitted if you are invited for an interview.FAQHousing: The ResidenceLife office at the BrookdaleCampus will assist studentsin seeking housing in theNew York area. We nolonger have use of thehousing on campus, whichhas been limited toundergraduate students.Tuition: Watch our web sitewww.hunter.cuny.edu/ptfor official information afterAugust 2012.Financial Aid: Once youare accepted to thePhysical Therapy Program,you may contact theHunter College FinancialMore FAQ’sOnce You Are Accepted:Letters of acceptance areusually mailed in February.An orientation for incomingPT students is usuallyscheduled for the middle ofthe spring semester. Youwill be notified of thisorientation in a letter ofacceptance mailed by thePT Program. Additionalinformation on thecurriculum, schedules, etc.,will be provided at thattime.Criminal BackgroundChecks:Applicants to anyprofessional program inOne more FAQWhat type of bachelor’sdegree should you get?We do not want to driveyour undergraduateeducation. You shouldpursue a bachelor’sdegree (BA or BS) in amajor that suits yourinterests and is related toworking with people and/oris related to healthcare.For example, degrees inPsychology, Nutrition andFood Science, CommunityHealth Education, ExercisePhysiology or Biology are allvery acceptableundergraduate degrees.Our philosophy is for you toobtain a marketableundergraduate degree inan area of interest. Thisdegree, coupled with aDPT degree uponcompletion of our program,will give you aboveaverage credentials forworking in any area ofPhysical Therapy andhealth care in the future.Aid Office at 212-772-4820,or email them atfaohc@hunter.cuny.edu.They can provide you withadditional information.Students should file theFAFSA and request “DirectLoans”. There are noscholarships within thePhysical Therapy program.Retention Rates: ThePhysical Therapy faculty isdedicated to producingcompetent PT clinicians.Students who are havingacademic/financial/personal difficulties are assisted asmuch as possible. Ouraverage graduation rate isover 95%.Verification of SubmittedTranscripts: Applicants to the PTProgram can verify receipt ofwhichstate licensingistheir documentsby contacting:required will be questionedCollegeabout s record.and/or695 ParkAvenueClinic affiliationsitesareNew York,NY 10065also beginningto require212-396-6049criminal back-groundEmail:checks priorto a student
General Information about the DPT at Hunter College Applying to the Hunter College DPT Program for June 2013 About the Physical Therapy Profession: Physical therapists, as essential members of the health care team, address health maintenance and the prevention of disabilities,
