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Sample Cover Letter for PT School (From Lynette Ewer)

December 4, 2009

Kathy Dieruf

Admissions Chairperson

UNM School of Medicine

HSSB Room 204

Dear Ms. Dieruf,

I am very interested in the physical therapy program at the University of New Mexico. I

volunteered over 220 hours at the Veterans Administration Hospital (2008- 2009), which

gave me the opportunity to experience and enjoy several different aspects of the physical

therapy field. I am currently completing my undergraduate degree in exercise science,

which I feel will enhance my abilities as a therapist.

My volunteer background has included the following: wound care, rehabilitation exercise

programs, and spinal cord injury and mobility impaired patients in the therapy pool. I also

gained experience in patient rehabilitation in the areas of knee and hip replacement

surgery.

My bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science has provided me with the knowledge of exercise

testing, EKG interpretation, fitness assessment and prescription, anatomy, and kinesiology.

I have also taken courses that involved special populations, such as people with disabilities

and the elderly.

The UNM physical therapy program came highly recommended by graduate students and

physical therapists that I have talked with, and that the curriculum is outstanding. Through

my research on deciding which school to attend I found that the New Mexico School of

Medicine is one of the top in the nation. I would be proud to be a student in the UNM

physical therapy program.

Through my volunteer work at the VA Hospital I have developed a compassionate approach

and commitment to assisting people with medical and physical disabilities I would enjoy

becoming a physical therapy student and look forward to speaking with you in the near

future. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Signature

Lynette Ewer

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