What It’s Really Like Being a DPT Student with Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen
APTA Orthopedics Podcasts - Previously Ortho StaticShow Notes
Join hosts Jill Thein-Nissenbaum and Lori Thein Brody for the next episode of Did You Know?, featuring guest Carsten “Bergie” Bergersen — better known to many viewers as “Bergie” from Love Island USA and The Traitors.
In this episode, Bergie shares his unexpected journey from reality television to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at the University of Mary.
He discusses what inspired him to pursue physical therapy, his experiences during clinical rotations, lessons learned from working with patients, and how his time on reality TV shaped his communication and listening skills in healthcare.
Jill and Lori also explore: * What physical therapy school is really like * Clinical education and patient experiences * Lessons from APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) * Balancing public attention with graduate school * Advice for current and future DPT students * Finding your path in physical therapy practice
Whether you’re a PT student, clinician, educator, or reality TV fan curious about healthcare careers, this episode offers an honest and entertaining look inside the life of a future physical therapist.
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Target Audience: Physical therapy students, Pre-PT students exploring the profession, Early career physical therapists, PT educators and clinical instructors, Fans of Love Island USA interested in Bergie’s career journey, Healthcare students balancing unique career paths, APTA Orthopedics members
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