Professional Development Prepares Physical Therapy Students for Success
Monday, June 9, 2025
Seton Hall D.P.T. students pose for a photo with faculty and APTANJ guests following a professional development session on May 7.
Seton Hall’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program prepares students for career success through expert faculty mentorship, immersive clinical training and a strong emphasis on professional readiness. The program blends classroom learning with hands-on experiences and interprofessional engagement to ensure students are well equipped to enter the field.
As part of their final semester, graduating D.P.T. students recently took part in an informative session with leaders from the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey (APTANJ), gaining insights on advocacy, professional engagement and career development. The event was spearheaded by Assistant Professor Lorene Cobb, P.T., D.P.T., M.S., and Director of Clinical Education Jessica Dunn, D.P.T., who continue to champion meaningful mentorship as students transition to clinical practice.
“We want our students to graduate not just with clinical skills, but with the confidence and perspective to engage fully in the profession,” said Dunn. “Opportunities like this help bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world.”
Seton Hall’s Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in Nutley, N.J., where D.P.T. students participated in a professional development session with APTANJ leaders.
“This kind of engagement helps our students see the bigger picture — that they’re part of a professional community committed to advocacy, lifelong learning and advancing patient care,” said Cobb. “We want them to feel empowered as they step into their roles as physical therapists.”
About the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Seton Hall’s three-year, full-time Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program combines rigorous academic study with hands-on clinical experiences to prepare students for rewarding careers as physical therapists. Based at the Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus in Nutley, N.J., the program features an award-winning simulation center, nationally recognized faculty and guaranteed clinical placements across the tri-state area.
Graduates are well prepared to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in a variety of healthcare settings.
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