Would you advise going through at Doctor of Physical Therapy program at 29 or 30 years old?

Question

I am about to turn 27 and am graduating with my bachelor's degree in Feb. By the time I get all my prerequisites done, I'll be 29 and may or may not get into the program that year. I have been in school since I was 18. I have done a PTA degree, some nursing courses, and am finishing my Bachelor of Worship Ministry degree. I am a person that is gifted in two totally different areas: music ministry and health care. What I have found from all this is that I can't choose between the two or I will never be satisfied. So now... I feel like I should go all the way in Physical Therapy, the health care field I am passionate about. Do you guys think it is worth is to start this late? I may not be done until I am 33-34 years old. My husband and I have been married for six years, we don't have a desire to have kids right now, and he is going for his MBA soon. Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

Yes do it! Your life is not ending @ 33yrs old. The outcome will be so wonderful! Good luck!

Answer 2

As a physical therapist and a PT educator myself, I can tell you that PT appeals to many "second" career and non-traditional students. Not only did I graduate with 2 two people (out of 34) who were in their 40s, but I have had numerous students who were approaching 50.

I, myself, continue my education at the age of 31 with a post-graduate residency planned for next year.  I have a very understanding husband and no children...believe me, the time is now.

Do it!  Good luck!

Answer 3

Someone asked Ann Landers if he was too old to be going back to school for a degree that would take 8 years.  Her response was, "And how old will you be in 8 years if you DON'T go back to school?"

Also, you might see how you can work music into the healing -- that idea is starting to get some attention in the US.