• Alexis Nocella
  • Alexis Nocella
  • Class of 2025
  • Why did you choose Rutgers DPT 4+3 Program?: I chose the Rutgers DPT 4+3 program after taking the Rutgers Pre-Physical therapy course over the summer. After that course I became interested in the program and liked all of the resources and guidance that the program could provide me.

What made you want to become a Physical Therapist?
Initially I wanted to become a physician associate however after recovering from an athletic injury, the rehabilitation process began to interest me. More specifically, I began to understand how rewarding the profession can be, as you help patients grow and reach a range of motion that they’d previously had.

How do you think this program has helped you prepare for graduate school?
This program will help me to prepare for graduate school as it aims to keep me focused on achieving high grades while also emphasizes the importance of getting involved with the school extracurriculars. 

One fun fact about myself is that I'm Ghanaian, and I love going to the gym because the changes my body goes through during the different seasons never ceases to amaze me.