1st year CMU DPT Goals

Professional goals:
 Build connections with faculty.
 Develop sound clinical reasoning skills
 Become involved in PTSO to become involved in the program and in the
community.

Personal:
 Develop and commit to an exercise regimen at least 3 days a week.
 To not remediate/fail an exam.
 All A’s and A-‘s.
 To become involved with MOVE and Hands for Health.

2nd Year CMU DPT Goals

Professional:
 Begin treating in the Hands for Health Pro Bono Clinic.
 Become more independent in critical thinking skills
 Become an APTA member and attend CSM to build connections and further my
education within the profession.
Personal:
 Commit to an exercise program 3-4 days a week.
 Begin prioritizing self-care strategies such as yoga, journaling, and stretching.
 Utilize Google Planner to organize and keep track of due dates, events, and
exams.

3rd Year CMU DPT Goals

Professional:
 Meet entry level requirements on the CPI by the end of my two 14-week clinical
rotations.
 Maintain a 3.90 or higher GPA to hold myself to keep high standards in my last
didactic semester.
 Pass the NPTE
 To become proficient in communication with patients and other professionals.
 Develop interview skills for hire following graduation.
Personal:
 Work out 4 days a week.
 Read 4-5 books for leisure.
 Begin practicing yoga at least once a week.
 Spend a lot of time with friends participating in summer activities.