Grand Valley State University Reviews of Doctorates in Physical Therapy

"Loved everything about the experience. 5 clinical rotations allow for great variety of experience prior to entering the field. Instructors were wonderful and willing to assist students at anytime. Feedback is welcomed throughout the program and taken into consideration when shaping your experience. Great curriculum with rigorous didactic work as well as clinical applicability throughout."

"Physical Therapy is my passion and I love what I'm studying. The Doctorate Physical Therapy program at Grand Valley is extremely challanging but I have learned a ton and all of my professors are very knowledgeable and helpful. They want to see you succeed as a physical therapist and provide you with the training and education to do so. I've learned so much at my first two clinical rotations and I can't wait for my next one coming up!"

"Grand Valley State University offers premier education for future physical therapists. Pros: excellent location in the heart of beautiful downtown Grand Rapids with Mary Freebed Rehabilitation Hospital just blocks away, friendly faculty that do everything to help you succeed, excellent clinical opportunities. Cons: cost of living is higher than in other areas."

"I consider this to be a very great program. The biggest note, however, is that there is almost no diversity at all. All but three people are from Michigan, only one person is not white, there isn't a huge range of ages, and there are only a couple people of diverse sexual orientation (none of whom are totally out). Also, if you're not married or about to be, you might feel out of place. If you're looking for white Catholics, though, you'll fit in here."

"I love GVSU! My program, Physical Therapy, has the best professors in the state. It is by far the one most affordable colleges in the state and is located near the second largest cities in Michigan. This city has great food and entertainment ranging from sports to comedy clubs to art prize. It is highly recommended to anyone considering college."

"Pros: faculty who are very interested in teaching, state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities for research and graduate assistantships. Cons: Parking is not ideal, workload is very strenuous."

"Grand Valley is one of the top programs in the state of Michigan. I went there for my undergraduate and am now going there for my graduate degree. It is one the best decisions I have ever made."