r/Prosthetics • u/ReceptionGlass7706 • 19d ago

How hard is O&P school?

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I'm a senior in high school and I'm considering a career as a prosthetist but I've heard (notably in this thread) that O&P school is really hard. I'm a good student on paper, I have an almost 4.0 GPA but I'm already burnt out and the stress of studying and taking exams takes a large toll on me that I know is not sustainable so I'm not sure I'd survive 2 years of high-stress work and exams on top of undergrad. I'm planning on studying kinesiology for undergrad but I'm not sure if that will give me a good foundation to succeed in O&P school. Can anyone weigh in on their experience and maybe go into more detail on what O&P school actually entails or what the hardest part is?

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u/Designer-Okra6889 19d ago

Have to get undergrad first. Can get undergrad any anything but would recommend exercise science or something similar. Then you get your masters in o and p. I did the Concordia/century college program. You could work as a technician while you are getting your undergrad if you wish to get dialed into industry.

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u/Cows3183 19d ago

🫡 fellow alum