Trine University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) offers international students the chance to gain a professional education through personalised attention and consistently excellent results. For education agents seeking exceptional outcomes for international students in healthcare, here is more insight into Trine’s DPT course and a spotlight on a recent graduate’s personal experience.

An international graduate’s education journey

Jithmie Jayawickrema’s path from Sri Lanka to physical therapy success is a great example of the transformative power of Trine’s approach. After completing her undergraduate degree at Indiana University in Bloomington, where she concluded an international tennis career, Jithmie was looking for three essential elements for her DPT studies: excellent education, a family-like atmosphere and individualised attention through smaller student-teacher ratios.

‘Everyone I met from the start did not treat me like a number, but part of the family working towards a goal of producing excellent physical therapists,’ she reflects. ‘Being far away from home, the feeling of being around people who felt like family and genuinely care about your education and personal well-being was crucial to my success in PT school.’

Elite programme performance

Trine University’s commitment to student success produces extraordinary results. Over the past two years, all 72 graduates achieved 100% first-attempt pass rates on their national licensure examinations – a standard matched by only a handful of schools nationally. Additionally, 100% secured employment as physical therapists within six months of graduation.

Hands-on learning from the start

Located in the state-of-the-art Brooks College of Health Professions (BCHP) facility, students access innovative learning environments, including mock surgery suites and examination rooms. This approach, combined with partnerships with Parkview Health and Lutheran Health Network, helps students feel comfortable in clinical settings from the very first year and ensures comprehensive real-world application. 

Jithmie’s success story shows how Trine’s unique combination of academic excellence and genuine care creates an environment where international students thrive both personally and professionally. Click here more information and contact Trine University today to discover how your students can join this elite programme.