Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Reviews of Doctorates in Physical Therapy

"Mayo is an excellent place to earn a DPT degree. The facility is top notch, the faculty are dedicated and well informed educators, and it is an amazing opportunity to learn from world class healthcare professionals who can come and share their wealth of knowledge with you, in addition to the full time faculty. Would definitely recommend the program to anyone interested in physical therapy."

"This program exceeds all of my expectations. The faculty are incredibly knowledgeable, and they are extremely effective in relaying that knowledge to students through their lectures and instructions. The atmosphere of the Mayo Clinic is second to none; knowing that you are a part of one of the greatest medical institutions in the world brings a great sense of pride and determination to uphold that standard."

"Faculty have a wide array of clinical PT experience. They are extremely helpful and friendly and treat you as an equal. My small class size allows for rapid bonding and chemistry building of my class. Overall Mayo Clinic PT program has far surpassed my expectations, and I love every moment in the program."

"Mayo Clinic's Doctor of Physical Therapy program was wonderful! I felt that it prepared me very well for the field of physical therapy and my work as a clinician. As a student of Mayo Clinic, I believe I will have many job opportunities because our program is highly recommended and well valued among hospitals and clinics across the nation. We have more clinical education hours built into our program compared to most programs across the country, and I found this extremely valuable. I worked hard throughout the program, but I also felt extremely supported by the faculty and staff. Their support was integral to my success. I would highly recommend this program to any student pursuing a career in Physical Therapy."

"The Mayo Clinic is consistently one of the top Medical Institutes in the nation. As a student here we are able to learn from leaders in the medical profession and individuals who are known for their expertise around the globe. We have a small core faculty and only 28 students is our program a year. You get to know you instructors and fellow classmates on a personal level a develop relationships that will aid you in your future career. Honestly it is difficult for me to think of any negatives about the program we do have one of the heaviest credit loads when compared to other programs, although this at the time seems like a negative it makes you a more competent and confident medical practitioner. We have 56 weeks’ worth of full time clinical experiences and you play a vital role in deciding where those are at and are not assigned them by random drawing. This means by the time you graduate you have essentially had a years’ worth of actual clinical practice preparing you for any practice setting."

"Mayo has provided me more than I could ever ask for out of a graduate institution. The faculty are incredibly knowledgable, yet can still communicate on the student level and give very clinically applicable material. The resources that are at hand are second to none. The network I've been able to build within and around the profession will serve me well and everyone remarks how the name carries a weight that makes an impact. I could not be happier with my experience her and the value of my education. One drawback people often focus on is the social life in Rochester. I would say that although the night life isn't anything to get to too excited about, there are a ton of things to do in the area, visit surround novel towns, or take part in city events/fairs."

"The Mayo School of Health Sciences prepares each student for a career as a physical therapist in order to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. Each student is instilled with the core values of respect, compassion, integrity, healing, teamwork, excellence, innovation, and stewardship. Students in this program will complete a case report and group research project and many of these are published in well-established, peer-reviewed journals. There are also opportunities to complete international trips to Honduras, service learning projects, and volunteer work."

"The faculty at Mayo are what set this institution apart. They are generous with their time and they work hard to make sure you understand the material. I have enjoyed my education because we have such a supportive faculty and student body that is willing to put time and effort forth to making this a good learning environment."

"Mayo is a great choice for graduate school! Not only is the faculty welcoming and extremely supportive, but everyone in the class works together to make sure that we all succeed. Also, being able to learn at a facility where there is such a wealth of knowledge and expertise is a great educational experience. I know that I will be well prepared in all areas of physical therapy upon graduation."

"I feel that Mayo offers a unique community that is both local and international. You can see patients at Mayo with rare disorders that you would never see anywhere else. You can attend Grand Rounds with leading researchers one day and the next day visit the weekly farmer's market. It's a great blend."

"Great atmosphere to learn and fantastic peers to learn from."

"The Mayo Clinic has been a great place to study and begin my career. The school promotes excellence and professionalism in all behaviors as a student.The faculty views students as fellow colleagues, treating them as equals rather than "students". I couldn't imagine a better place to study and earn my degree."

"My experience at in the Physical Therapy program at Mayo has been incredible. I have learned so much over the past year and I am very excited for the remaining year and a half of the program. My education here has prepared me in so many ways for my future career and the challenges I will encounter."

"This program is reasonably priced based on its academic reputation and being a private institution. Faculty and staff are easily accessible and extremely helpful in all facets of developing into a physical therapist."