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Brian Clark

Physical Therapy
School of Medicine

One lesson I learned while at WVU is to always continue learning and evaluating yourself as a professional. Continuing to do these things allows you to become a better clinician and be the best version of yourself for your patients.

What initially sparked your interest in physical therapy? 

I have always been interested in rehabilitation and helping others return to normal life. As a non-traditional student, I earned my bachelor’s degree in athletic training and worked as an ATC for a while before returning to school. I ultimately wanted to have a greater impact on the community I live in, and physical therapy allows me to do that.  

Why did you choose to attend WVU and pursue your program here? 

My wife and I love Morgantown and plan to stay here after graduation to raise our kids, so attending WVU made sense. I also heard great things about the DPT program and made it my first choice for pursuing a degree in physical therapy.  

Looking back, how did your time at WVU prepare you for the next step in your career? 

My time at WVU gave me all the tools I need to work and thrive as a physical therapist. The professors in the Physical Therapy program do a great job of preparing us to be well-rounded, entry-level physical therapists and provide us with a platform to pursue whatever avenue or specialty we want.  

What is one skill or lesson you gained during your time at WVU that you will carry with you? 

One lesson I learned while at WVU is to always continue learning and evaluating yourself as a professional. Continuing to do these things allows you to become a better clinician and be the best version of yourself for your patients.  

What experience had the biggest impact on you and why?  

The experience that had the greatest impact on me was the time spent with classmates. We had a group of friends who really came together in the second year of the program. The camaraderie with them through long days of class and studying, and building that relationship, was so great. I wouldn’t have been able to make it through the program without the support of my family or the group of friends I made.  

What accomplishment are you most proud of from your time at WVU, and why?  

I am most proud of balancing full-time work, family time and caring for my kids while learning and completing PT school. I am doing this to further help the community while also helping give my kids and family a better life. Being able to continue working through the first two years of PT school and showing my kids that it is possible is something I’m very proud of.

How do you hope to make an impact in your career or community moving forward? 

I hope to impact my community as a physical therapist by improving individuals’ quality of life and working with the general population in the Morgantown area. Also, I hope to continue to make an impact on the Monongalia County schools’ athletic programs and helping young athletes continue competing at a high level, or return to it, in sports.  

What advice would you give to incoming or future WVU students? 

Don’t sit by and miss out on opportunities. Take every opportunity you can to give yourself experience in your respective field of study. Also, take every opportunity to enjoy WVU and the many great programs, sporting events and campus activities. Make the best of the time you have in college; it is what you make it.  

What is your favorite memory from your time at WVU? 

My favorite memory while at WVU is getting to bring my son onto campus, whether for sporting events or school events. Letting him experience the atmosphere and campus with me is something I will hold on to.  

What are your plans after graduation? 

After graduation, my family and I plan to remain in Morgantown, and I plan to work in an outpatient clinic, hopefully in a leadership role in sports medicine for secondary school athletic trainers.