Student Experience

What is it like to be in UC's Physical Therapy program? Learn more about the student experience. 

Student Perspective

Hi, I'm Brendan Benjamin. 

Brenden Benjamin, Second-year DTP student sits on top of a mountain.

Brendan Benjamin, Second-year DPT student

I am currently in my second year of the DPT program. I chose UC's DPT program after attending the UC DPT informational seminars. It was clear then that the dedication to ensuring student achievement was unmatched. Additionally, I was drawn to the class size since I came from a smaller undergraduate university where I discovered that having one-on-one time with a professor fosters my learning. Finally, I got to view all the equipment that was accessible to the program while I was touring the Health Sciences Building, and this appealed to me since I wanted to have the ability to test out these various modalities and devices.

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Alumna Spotlight - Doctor of Physical Therapy

Taylor Back 

Brenden Benjamin, Second-year DTP student sits on top of a mountain.

Taylor Back, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Taylor Back, PT, DPT, OCS, turned a passion for learning into a purposeful career. Her journey through orthopedic residency training strengthened her clinical skills and sparked a deeper commitment to leadership and mentorship. Now a clinic manager and mentor to rising therapists, Taylor reflects on how her experience continues to shape the way she cares for patients and supports her team. 

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Getting Involved  

Make the most out of your college journey by getting involved on campus! There's no better way to enrich your experience and create lasting memories than by actively participating in student organizations, clubs, and events. Involvement on campus offers a myriad of benefits that go beyond the classroom such as personal development, community building, networking opportunities, and educational enrichment. 

UC DPT Student Organization

Photographed University Cincinnati students, faculty during Pro-Bono Clinic for marketing promos for CAHS Wednesday April 5, 2023 at College of Allied Health Sciences. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II

DPT Students volunteer at the DPT Pro Bono Clinic

UC PT Student Organization is a graduate club for the University of Cincinnati Doctor of Physical Therapy students. The purpose of this club is to allow our students to attend and present at educational and networking events, volunteer in the community, and develop skills as a physical therapist.

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The University of Cincinnati is home to over 600 student organizations! Find one that is right for you. Click the button below for a comprehensive list of all that UC has to offer.      

Exemplary Student Opportunities

  • Differentiators - National, college and program certifications are a part of the program’s opportunities such as National Honor Society, Interprofessional Education and Inclusive Excellence recognition awards.
  • Unparalleled Student Events – Celebrating hard work is an important component to the UC DPT student experience. Examples of these events include that annual Gala, DPT picnic, Investiture Ceremony and many more!
  • Unique Educational Experiences – UC students get to experience special topics courses which may lead to advanced skills, certification, research participation, state and national conference presentations, and resume differentiators. To get an idea of what the PT program has to offer in this space, use this link and search “physical therapy”:  https://researchdirectory.uc.edu/
  • Variety of Residencies – The UC DPT program interacts with several residency programs including Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the Cincinnati VA  with specialty areas including pediatrics, geriatrics, neurologic, orthopedic and cardio-pulmonary. 
  • Unsurpassed Service Opportunities – Extensive service opportunities are available to students at the international, national and local levels. To share a few, the Mexico experience, Ohio Physical Therapy Association, Bridge Adaptive, PT Clinic, and many, many more.  

Student Resources 

Photographed University Cincinnati students, faculty for marketing promos for CAHS Thursday March 30, 2023 at College of Allied Health Sciences. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II

Allied Health Students: Kaleb Gerken, Dani Ameh, and Anastasia Russell (left to right)

Every student's educational journey is unique. Together with the University of Cincinnati's centralized programs and resources, The College of Allied Health Sciences provides a wide range of solution-based services, intended to remove obstacles and clear the pathway to success.

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Turning a student vision into fruition

April 12, 2023

Students and faculty from the University of Cincinnati's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program help run the PT Pro Bono Clinic, which aims to serve uninsured or underinsured individuals.

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