Dr. Chad Cook- U.S. and International Ph. D. Models

Chad Cook comes onto the show for a discussion on an overview of U.S. and International Ph.D programs in which he discusses why someone should pursue a terminal degree (Ph.D, Ed.D or DSc), how Ph.D programs are generally structured in the U.S. and other countries, what the similarities and differences between U.S. and International programs, salary considerations for the research route in PT, how to get involved with and be successful with international education, his thoughts on makes a top educator, what U.S and International programs can take from each other, and more! Biography Dr. Chad Cook is a clinical researcher, physical therapist, and profession advocate with a history of clinical care excellence and service. His passions include refining and improving the patient examination process and validating tools used in day-to-day physical therapist practice. He is the program director of the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Dr. Cook has authored or co-authored three textbooks, has published over 200 peer-reviewed manuscripts, and lectures internationally on orthopedic examination and treatment. Education Certificate, Chronic Pain Management, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, 2015 – present PhD, Consumer Economics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 2003 MBA, Global Management, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, 1999 BS, Physical Therapy, Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1990 Teaching PT704 and PT714: The Musculoskeletal Series PT712 and PT722: Health Policy and Management Courses PT 622, 703, and 724: Evidence Based Practice Series Practice Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists; has specialized in manual therapy for over 18 years. Research Primarily interested in examination and conservative or surgical treatment of orthopedic-related conditions. Senior Associate Editor for the British Journal of Sports Medicine Special Topics Editor for the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Treasurer of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists Awards and honors Dorothy E. Baethke—Eleanor J. Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching, 2009 Williams Evans Research Fellow, University of Otago, 2012 University of Newcastle, Australia, Research Fellow, 2015 AAOMPT/Dick Erhard Excellence in Research Award. First author in 2011 (co-author in 2012 and 2013) Jan Richardson, Excellence in Teaching Award-Duke University, 2006, 2007, 2010 Helen May Bradley Career Achievement Award-Maryville University, 2007 Chad's Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/  Chad's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-cook-22150510/  Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Website: https://dpt.duhs.duke.edu/  Chad's Courses on Medbridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/about/instructor/chad-cook-physical-therapy  Chad Cook's Interview on Therapy Insider's Podcast:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/exercise-research-and-advice-w-chad-cook/id609009250?i=1000377083043&mt=2