So now that I am settled, I began to think of where I am at my job. The bottom of the totem pole is not exactly the best place to be. No doctors know me, I don’t know their protocols, the coffee maker needs cleaning, etc. Now that I am in a new place, somewhere that I did not think I would be even two years ago, I began to think of where the hell I want to be. Just like in physical therapy where we need to set goals so we have markers to establish progress, professionally we need to set goals to figure out if we are progressing or becoming stagnant. This month for OQMA #6, I want to know where you want to be professionally in five years, and I want to know one major milestone that you will achieve to get there. Try to keep answers to about 4 sentences if you can.

SIDE NOTE! If you would like to be involved in future OQMA posts, please shoot me an e-mail at mikescott.dpt@gmail.com

Jeff Cubos, BPHE MSc DC FCCSS(C) CSCS – In five years, I professional objective is to become a clinical faculty member of the Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation Sciences program, and community supervisor of the Physical Education program at the University of Alberta. Specifically, my objective is to supervise and educate both physical therapy and kinesiology students during placement / rotation here at my clinic / training center. In order to do this, I will need to pursue either a Masters degree in Physical Therapy or a PhD in Rehabilitation Science…somewhat of a major milestone considering the fact that I already own and work in my clinic full time.
Chiropractic Sports Specialist
Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Carson Boddicker – “In five years my overarching goal is to be a professional who never stops getting better at what he does and who never stops learning about his craft. There is so much out there that fascinates me like what you all are doing with the OmegaWave, PRI stuff, the Anatomy Links methodology, the Functional Movement thought processes, and Gary Gray’s work are enthralling.  I cannot see myself being anything other than an “in the trenches” kind of guy.

To that end, I’d love to earn the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary program with a group of smart people and athletes that I can have for the long run so we can really sharpen up a methodology that keeps athletes performing at extremely high levels for a long time. ”

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Bret Contreras, MA, CSCS – I would like to receive my PhD within the next five years and start conducting more research in the field of strength & conditioning. This requires that I first get accepted to a PhD program so that’s first on the agenda. In a general sense I’d simply like to continue to improve in all areas…as a strength coach, speaker, writer, lifter, and businessman.

Mike Scott, DPT – In 5 years I would like to own my own, or be part owner of, a physical therapy clinic, with a focus on sports med/orthopedics, as well as be considered a reputable source for physical therapy information within professional circles. My biggest hurdle/milestone will be gaining the respect and trust of the doctors whom send their patients to me and my clinic and also advancing my professional certifications to include FMS/SFMS, OCS, and CKTP.

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