Q&A with Alumnus Chris Frioux
After earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Baylor University, Chris Frioux, DPT ’22, was offered an unexpected opportunity to explore the niche world of wound care. It quickly became his favorite thing about being a physical therapist, and he is now studying toward his Wound Management Clinical Specialist certification. In this Q&A, learn more about Chris’ journey after Baylor’s hybrid physical therapy education program.
“What Baylor’s hybrid DPT program brings to the table is rare in the academic world, and those that have been through it recognize how fortunate we are to have had the chance to be a part of it.” —Chris Frioux, DPT ’22
What is your current role?
I am the Program Manager at my hospital’s therapy department—leading an amazing group of PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, and SLPs. I also regularly see patients throughout my day.
Additionally, I am an Adjunct Lecturer for Baylor Physical Therapy, assisting with the Clinical Integration I and the Aging Adult immersion labs.
What are you currently doing to further your expertise as a physical therapist?
I try to remain curious about my patients. For example, how they present and the best way to get them moving back toward independence. This curiosity pushes me to seek out answers by having discussions with colleagues, reading research, and putting what I’ve learned into practice. Always remain curious and remember that learning doesn’t stop after you’ve been handed your diploma.
What advice would you give to someone interested in your type of work?
Speaking to wound care, my advice is to just get in there and do it—you’ll learn pretty quickly if treating wounds is for you or not! A lot of people get squeamish about it, but the integumentary system is fascinating, wildly varied, and often unpredictable making it so satisfying when everything comes together and a wound heals.
Do you have any future aspirations you would like to share?
Unbeknownst to me when I applied for my current job, the role offered an opportunity to explore the world of wound care. It was not something I even considered doing when I graduated from Baylor, and it has now become one of my favorite things about being a physical therapist, especially considering how niche it is anymore in our field. To that end, I’m studying for the Wound Management Clinical Specialist certification and will plan to apply for that at the next cycle in 2027.
Why would you recommend Baylor’s hybrid DPT program to a prospective student?
Like most things in life, quality is one of the most important things that raises or lowers the value of something. Arguments can be made regarding the merits of hybrid versus traditional, but what sets Baylor apart is the quality of the program: the professors, the opportunities, the mentorship…I could go on. What Baylor’s hybrid DPT program brings to the table is rare in the academic world, and those that have been through it recognize how fortunate we are to have had the chance to be a part of it.
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