Getting through physiotherapy school is tough. Between studying for finals, practicing for OSCEs, performing well on clinical placements, and doing your best to maintain a solid work-life balance, the 2-year professional Master’s program can sometimes get the very...
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Anthony Pinto Da Costa


Stop Comparing Yourself To Other PT School Applicants
Trust me, I get it. You’re in the thick of your undergraduate career, working your tail off to obtain that report card mom would be proud of, while doing everything in your power to build up that all-star resume you’ve been yearning for. You stop and think to...
5 Reasons I Chose Physiotherapy As A Career
Back in November 2018, I featured on The MVMT PTs podcast (The PT Coffeecast) to discuss the process of creating my YouTube channel, as well as why I chose to become a physiotherapist. In the first few minutes of the episode, Will Nicholson - a host of the podcast -...
Advice For Anyone Who Was Rejected From PT School
Back in May of 2019 I posted this in the Queen’s University Physiotherapy Facebook group: The Facebook group consisted of students from both the Class of 2019 and 2020. After posting, I received 14 responses from current students (at the time) who were previously...
The Importance Of Non-PT-Related Experience
It’s no secret that obtaining a wide variety of diverse work and volunteer experiences is incredibly important for your physiotherapy school applications. Many PT hopefuls do all that they can to get their foot in the door at private clinics, hospitals, and other...
Do I Need A Kinesiology Degree To Apply To Physiotherapy School?
Physiotherapy is a career that is heavily rooted in the movement sciences. Because of that, many PT school hopefuls believe that you need a kinesiology undergraduate degree in order to apply to a physiotherapy program in Canada. For those of you non-kin students that...
Personal Statement Tips for Physiotherapy School Admissions
Of all the requirements for PT school in Canada, the personal statement is definitely one that raises the eyebrows of many applicants each and every year. The confusion is largely due to the ambiguity of piecing together a descriptive essay about yourself that conveys...
What Are The Requirements For Physiotherapy School In Canada?
You’ve decided that you want to become a physiotherapist. The question now becomes, “what is required of me to get into physiotherapy school in Canada?” We understand that figuring all of this out can be a daunting task, but our goal is to help clear all of that up...
Is PT The Right Career For You?
So, you’re thinking of pursuing a career in physiotherapy, eh? We think that’s great! As physiotherapists ourselves, we take great pride in what we do and we’re always quick to endorse our awesome profession to anyone who’s interested. However… despite our excitement...
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Our group of admissions experts have written articles to help you plan your journey to gaining acceptance into physiotherapy school. Browse through our catalogue of blog posts and articles to find answers to questions you may have and learn how you can become an ideal candidate for physiotherapy programs in Canada.