Are There Better Options Than Physical Therapy Residency? FPF Show Episode 54
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In today's episode we go over Are There Better Options Than Physical Therapy Residency?
- 0:00 Introduction
- 0.07 Why do new grads and students feel they need to do a physical therapy residency?
- 0:43 The outrageous costs of physical therapy school (average PT student debt 2020)
- 1:58 Episode summary
- 4:41 How student loan interest creates hidden costs for physical therapy residency
- 6:13 How much interest will you end up paying per month with $100,000 worth of student debt (6-8% federal interest rate)
- 9:05 Time value of money - How much money do you lose in potential investment by doing a physical therapy residency
- 11:18 Why students need to start saving for retirement immediately upon graduation
- 14:43 Is the level of commitment in a physical therapy residency unreasonable for you?
- 16:09 Are you able to find a local residency or move for a residency?
- 17:25 Are there better physical therapy residency options?
- 17:51 Are there better physical therapy residency options for your desired patient population?
- 18:59 Are there better physical therapy residency options for your desired curriculum?
- 20:44 Are there better physical therapy residency options for your lifestyle?
- 21:54 Are there better physical therapy residency options for your financial situation?
- 22:57 Are there better physical therapy residency options my desired level of mentoring?
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