Summary: <br> The teacher of philosophy or PhD is usually a research-focused degree. Dr. Matt Drescher is seeking his because he wanted to answer some questions. He also sees his career leading him to teaching the Athletic Trainers of tomorrow.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://sportsmedicinebroadcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/I-could-be.png"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> What is the PhD?<br> <br> <br> <br> The term doctor comes from - to teach<br> <br> <br> <br> A doctor is a teacher and there are obviously many different versions.<br> <br> <br> <br> Technically medical doctor are physicians<br> <br> <br> <br> Doctor of philosophy which is theory and application of that theory.<br> <br> <br> <br> You are doing the research to create the theories<br> <br> <br> <br> Not always applying them into practice<br> <br> <br> <br> The art form of a PhD is being able to apply the abstract idea into practice.<br> <br> <br> <br> The EdD is similar to the DAT - advanced clinical practice degree.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> https://www.northeastern.edu/graduate/blog/edd-vs-phd-in-education/<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Which ones would benefit an AT?<br> <br> <br> <br> Core Values...make your connection towards that.<br> <br> <br> <br> I am really curious about the answers to these abstract things. I want to find the answers to the questions.<br> <br> <br> <br> Being able to read the research and synthesize that to your patient population.<br> <br> <br> <br> What programs are good for an AT to earn a PhD?<br> <br> <br> <br> Core Values<br> <br> <br> <br> Medical school<br> <br> <br> <br> PT School<br> <br> <br> <br> Ph.D. - education<br> <br> <br> <br> Biomechanics<br> <br> <br> <br> Neurophysiology<br> <br> <br> <br> Basically anywhere<br> <br> <br> <br> What paths have you seen ATs pursue after earning a PhD?<br> <br> <br> <br> The PhD is kind of like the steward that is guiding the profession through the profession and towards growth.<br> <br> <br> <br> Most Ph.D. ATs have practiced but were not getting answers so they went to find them.<br> <br> <br> <br> Only about 10% of people finished their PhD globally.<br> <br> <br> <br> Why should I not choose the PhD?<br> <br> <br> <br> * To make more money* Ok with taking the facts (do not really dig into the details)* If it does not fit your core value<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/The-Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek-audiobook/dp/B07DKHFTB7/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+infinite+game&qid=1621606367&sr=8-1">Simon Sinek the infinite game</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Final thought: <br> <br> <br> <br> If you have those questions reach out to a researcher in that field and start to work in that area.<br> <br> <br> <br> Contact Us<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Matthew - Email: <a href="mailto:mdrescher@sycamores.indstate.edu">mdrescher@sycamores.indstate.edu </a><br> <br> <br> <br> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Drescher">@Matt_Drescher</a><br> <br> <br> <br> IG: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dreschem/">Dreschem</a><br> <br> <br> <br> ISU DAT:<br> <br> <br> <br> IG: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/indianastatedat/">indianastatedat</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/isuathltraining">@isuathltraining</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
