Join us February 20th, 2026 @4:30pm EST

Please email Rosie Canizares our advisor or Makalia Manning to be added to the invitation for the Zoom! Here are their emails: rosalinda.canizares@duke.edu & makalia.manning@duke.edu

Connect with current DPT students in a virtual mentorship-style discussion focused on the journey into and through PT school. Panelists will share insights on preparing for DPT programs, navigating coursework and clinical experiences, and maintaining balance throughout professional training.

Please email Rosie Canizares our advisor or Makalia Manning to be added to the invitation for the Zoom! Here are their emails: rosalinda.canizares@duke.edu & makalia.manning@duke.edu

This meeting will be on Zoom at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 2nd! We’ll walk through helpful course planning strategies and discuss how to build a schedule that supports your pre-PT goals!

The zoom link is attached here: https://duke.zoom.us/j/95528130877?pwd=8KOLpJMGSTCr0b11DAWoD27w9FhY95.1

Virtual Alumni Panel – Sunday, October 19 at 5:00 PM
Hear from Trinity alumni who are now pursuing their DPT degrees across the country! They’ll share their experiences, advice, and insights on the PT journey.
Zoom link: https://duke.zoom.us/j/98209139730

Panelists:

Mike Buckmire ’21, Emory DPT ’25

Jazmine Moreno ’20, Tufts DPT ’23

Rebecca Pham ’14, MGH DPT ’17

CJ Morrow ’08, Jefferson DPT ’15

We’re excited to announce our upcoming Pre-PT events for the fall semester! Mark your calendars for these opportunities to connect, learn, and prepare for your path in physical therapy:

Tour of Duke DPT – September 25th (Time TBD)
Join us for a tour of the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy program, guided by Trinity alumni and current Duke DPT students. This is a great chance to see the facilities firsthand and ask questions about the program.

Virtual Alumni Panel – Sunday, October 19 at 5:00 PM
Hear from Trinity alumni who are now pursuing their DPT degrees across the country! They’ll share their experiences, advice, and insights on the PT journey.
Zoom link: https://duke.zoom.us/j/98209139730

Confirmed panelists:

Mike Buckmire ’21, Emory DPT ’25

Jazmine Moreno ’20, Tufts DPT ’23

Rebecca Pham ’14, MGH DPT ’17

CJ Morrow ’08, Jefferson DPT ’15

Course Shopping Cart Session – Sunday, November 2 (Time TBD)
We’ll walk through helpful course planning strategies and discuss how to build a schedule that supports your pre-PT goals.

Stay tuned for more details as each event approaches—we look forward to seeing you there!

Hey Duke Pre-PT,

We will be holding our first membership meeting Monday September 23rd at 7pm in the Duke Student Health PT Clinic on the top floor of the Student Wellness Center.

-More details about this event and future events to follow.

Hey Duke Pre-PT,

There are a couple of events coming up that you might be interested in attending. See below for more information:

February 1st, 8 pm – Duke Pre PT Association Panel with Duke Faculty                    During this event, you will have the opportunity to ask Duke faculty questions you have about PT school, the classes, what makes a student a good PT, etc. Use this link to access the zoom meeting.

March 4 – Duke DPT 18th Annual 5K                                                                             This race is open to anyone in the Triangle Area. All of the proceeds will go to the VCU-Marquette Challenge, which supports the Foundation of Physical Therapy Research. Use this link for more information.

March 22nd – Pre-PT Bookbagging, Application, and GRE prep Q&A session          This is an informal drop-in event where you can ask any questions you have about pre-requisite courses, GRE prep, and PT school application questions. More information about time will be provided at a later time.

March 28th, 6-8pm – Health Professions School Fair                                                This event is located in Penn Pavilion and is open to all Duke undergraduates and alumni.

Hello Duke Pre-PT!

On Friday, December 2nd an Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research Seminar about Tele-Rehabilitation Research and Implementation will be taking place at 12:00 pm. Feel free to join in person in the IPE building or via zoom. See below for more information.

Lecturer: Helen M. Hoeing, MD, MPH

Zoom Link: https://duke.zoom.us/j/95070181707?pwd=d0JJeStzaGxkSUZFNmo5NldMMlFKZz09

Location: #1250 Lecture Hall, IPE Building

Here are a couple exciting opportunties that are coming up!

November 13th, 5:30 pm – Duke Undergraduate Alum Panel                                 This is a great opportunity to hear about the experiences of individuals who have graduated from duke undergrad and gone on to physical therapy school. Wether you want to ask questions or just listen in, it’s the perfect way to hear from people who have been in your shoes!

Panelists:                                                                                                                         Ilka Felsen ’11, UCSF DPT ‘14                                                                                       Blair Markovitz Green ’97, Hahnemann DPT ‘00                                                       Morgan Lea Kelley ’14, Columbia DPT ‘17                                                                   Annie Keener Koslow ’11, Emory DPT ‘14                                                                      Lisa Pataky ’08, Boston DPT ‘12                                                                                 Mollie Pathman ’14, UNC DPT ‘19

Zoom Link: https://duke.zoom.us/j/93756211276?pwd=YXhmUGtURVFHRlo4VVE1NURhUm1Mdz09                                                 Meeting ID: 937 5621 1276                                                                                  Passcode: 4everDuke

Job Opportunity – Physical Therapy Aide at Pivot Physical Therapy

Go to this link for more information: https://careers.pivoths.com/jobs/10575/physical-therapy-aide

Job Opportunity – Caregiver with CareYaya

Flyer:  www.careyaya.org/apply                                                                                      See website for more information: www.careyaya.org