Is a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Worth It? If you’re dreaming about helping patients restore their mobility and quality of life, and you’re exploring what it would take to become a physical therapist, you may be wondering, “Is a degree in physical therapy worth it?” The answer to this question depends, of course, on your personal career goals. Some people choose to become physical therapist assistants because only a two-year associate degree is required. It’s true that pursuing a doctorate takes time and effort; however, there are countless advantages to earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. To that end, let’s look at some of the factors that make a Doctor in Physical Therapy (DPT) degree the best first step on an exceptional career Read more
Dr. Bindu Balakrishnan graduated with a Master of Science in Medical Physiology from Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore, India and a Doctor of Philosophy in Neurophysiology from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bangalore, India. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Wayne State University, Johns Hopkins and the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, where she was involved in the study of maternal infection and fetal brain development in a rabbit and pig model.
Dr. Balakrishnan has published various articles in peer-reviewed neuroscience journals. After her postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Balakrishnan worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Dubuque, Iowa, teaching Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Human Physiology to undergraduates. She also taught Physiology to Physician Assistant students. She is an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and joined the University in 2019.
