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On Saturday, March 28, the\u00a0UNC School of Medicine\u00a0Division of Physical Therapy hosted its annual DPT Exploratory Day, welcoming prospective students for an inside look at the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and profession.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The day featured a welcome panel,\u00a0headshot opportunities,\u00a0program overview, hands-on lab experiences, and a faculty and alumni panel. Attendees heard directly from current students, faculty, and Division Director Tim Eckard, PT, DPT, PhD, gaining insight into the program, student experience, and career pathways in physical therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n

By the end of the event, participants left with a stronger understanding of the field and what it means to pursue a DPT at UNC.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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