{"id":8200,"date":"2026-01-27T08:50:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T13:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=8200"},"modified":"2026-02-10T11:55:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T16:55:45","slug":"unc-dpt-exploratory-day","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/event\/unc-dpt-exploratory-day\/","title":{"rendered":"UNC DPT Exploratory Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8205 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2026\/01\/54488432623_8dd28cb58e_c-e1769523147546.jpg\" alt=\"Group of students in the PT lab learning about DPT program on DPT Exploratory Day 2025.\" width=\"354\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2026\/01\/54488432623_8dd28cb58e_c-e1769523147546.jpg 607w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2026\/01\/54488432623_8dd28cb58e_c-e1769523147546-300x263.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/583\/2026\/01\/54488432623_8dd28cb58e_c-e1769523147546-600x527.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/>The one-day program will consist of informational and educational sessions and panels to provide insight into the physical therapy profession, the admissions process, and what to expect as a physical therapy student.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join us on March 28, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Bondurant Hall at UNC\u2019s School of Medicine. There is no cost to attend the program. Lunch will be provided.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/unc.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_b9GoCdPYJL7uINE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">registration<\/a> deadline is March 7th<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIf you have previously registered for the event and your ability to attend has changed, please contact\u00a0Deidra Charity at <a href=\"mailto:deidra.charity@med.unc.edu\">deidra.charity@med.unc.edu<\/a> <strong>and<\/strong> Bria Dunn at <a href=\"mailto:badunn@email.unc.edu\">badunn@email.unc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/unc.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_b9GoCdPYJL7uINE\">Register Here<\/a>\n<p><strong><em>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What is the attire?<em><br \/>\nBusiness casual <\/em><\/li>\n<li>Can I attend the UNC DPT Exploratory Day if I\u2019ve previously attended the event?<em><br \/>\nNo, this program is for individuals who have not previously participated in past UNC DPT Exploratory Day events. <\/em><\/li>\n<li>Can I bring a friend or family member?<em><br \/>\nNo, due to the limited number of spots for the program, only prospective physical therapy students are invited to participate. <\/em><\/li>\n<li>Is there a virtual option?<em><br \/>\nNo, there is not a virtual option. However, we offer virtual and in-person <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/physical\/events\/category\/information-sessions\/\">information sessions<\/a><em> during the summer (typically May-July) and dates will be released closer to the end of the spring semester.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Is parking available on campus?<em><br \/>\nYes, free weekend parking is available on campus in the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.unc.edu\/parking\/mccauley-parking-deck\/\">McCauley Parking Deck<\/a><em> and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.unc.edu\/parking\/bell-tower-parking-deck\/\">Bell Tower Parking Deck<\/a><em>. Detailed information related to transportation and parking will be provided closer to the event.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Who is eligible for the program?\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><em>Undergraduate students and students who have completed their undergraduate degree and\/or are enrolled in a graduate program.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you have additional questions, please reach out to <strong>Deidra Charity at <a href=\"mailto:deidra.charity@med.unc.edu\">deidra.charity@med.unc.edu<\/a> <\/strong>and<strong> Bria Dunn at <a href=\"mailto:badunn@email.unc.edu\">badunn@email.unc.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The one-day program will consist of informational and educational sessions and panels to provide insight into the physical therapy profession, the admissions process, and what to expect as a physical therapy student. Join us on March 28, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Bondurant Hall at UNC\u2019s School of Medicine. 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