Panelists:
Mollie Pathman ’14, UNC DPT ‘19
Michael Buckmire ’21, Emory DPT ‘25
Duke Pre-PT Association: Mock Interview Session
Duke DPT Tour & Current Duke DPT Student Panel
Join us at our first general meeting! We’ll be touring Duke DPT program spaces and talking with current Duke DPT students to pick their brains about their experiences.
Zoom Panel: Application Advice & Life in DPT School
Join us February 27th, 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.
First Meeting of 2026! PT Residency Panel!
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
– Amanda Biebel- Oncology Resident, Bellarmine DPT
– Yiliu Cao- Ortho Resident, Northwestern DPT
– Megan Downs- Women’s Health Resident, Iowa DPT
– Elizabeth VanDeMark, Cardiopulm Resident, University of North Florida DPT
Course Shopping Cart Session – Sunday, November 2 (1:00 PM Eastern)
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
Alumni Panel!
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
Fall 2025 Upcoming Meetings!
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!
First Pre-PT Association Meeting of 2025!
Our first Pre-Physical Therapy meeting will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Duke Student Health PT Clinic (top floor of the Wellness Center). This introductory session will include a tour of the clinic and serve as a chance to meet fellow students interested in physical therapy. We’ll discuss your backgrounds, career goals, and interests, while also reviewing what the pre-PT track involves, the resources available to you, and strategies for success. This meeting will also provide space for questions and help set the foundation for future check-ins and professional development opportunities.
First Membership Meeting
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.