That is too funny!  The poor PTs with 20 years of experience can't physically hold down a full time job!?!  I have 30 years of experience and work plenty.  I get tuition reimbursement for almost half of my doctorate education.  $20,000 for an entire graduate degree is not bad when you consider the average private university ...

Chad,         I agree the DPT shouldn't be required, but your reaction is off base.  We certainly should have advanced degrees to pursue if interested or looking for advancement.  To say that people 'buy' their DPT degrees is absurd.  I am working extremely hard in the program I am ...

I have been a PT for 29 years and am currently in the BU tDPT program.  I love it and I'm thrilled that I had the nerve to do it.  I do not, however, see the need for requiring the DPT.  A 4 year degree is sufficient for the majority of jobs that PTs face out of school.  Having the option of advancement once we have experience ...