A.T. Still University

Well... it's "finals" time in the Starr bungalow. This is when Justin crams like a mad man to ace his exams! It will be a long road ahead but I do have to admit it's going by quickly. Throughout our dating and marriage Justin has always been a student... I really can't imagine what life would be like if he wasn't a student- more trips to the beach I'm sure:) But I'm thrilled that Justin is going to have the career he's always wanted.

Anyways, I thought I'd take the time to update everyone on "what the heck" he's going to school for.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)

A.T. Still University

Home of the world’s first osteopathic medical school, founded in 1892, A.T. Still University is a renowned healthcare education and training university and a leading educator in multidisciplinary whole-person healthcare. The Arizona School of Health Sciences, located in Mesa, Ariz., offers doctoral and master of science degrees in a wide range of healthcare disciplines and strives to advance healthcare by educating compassionate, competent healthcare professionals.

The school’s interdisciplinary and technology emphasis, with incorporation of a philosophy of wholeness and treatment of body, mind, and spirit, creates an excellent professional educational environment.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
Physical therapy encompasses examination, treatment, and instruction of human beings to detect, assess, prevent, correct, alleviate, and limit physical disability, movement dysfunction, bodily malfunction, and pain from injury, disease and any other bodily and mental conditions. Within these areas, physical therapists may offer clinical services, administer and manage practice settings, participate in research, and serve as consultants and educators.
The Curriculum
The Physical Therapy Residential Program is an entry-level doctoral program three years in length. The program requires fulltime attendance and includes supervised clinical internships. Courses are designed with emphasis on both a strong academic foundation and clinical practice. Class sizes allow faculty and staff to work closely with students to help them develop the professional attitudes and clinical problem-solving skills necessary for optimum patient care.

Graduation from the Physical Therapy Residential Program requires completion of didactic and clinical coursework, as well as a terminal project. Upon graduation, students are awarded the Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree. Physical therapy students receive their basic and clinical science education in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.