The second factor that attracted me to your program is: “design and implement research studies that will contribute to the knowledge base of rehabilitation science.” As I noticed, there is a significant amount of research coming out of your school, and this is very essential for a person interested in research like myself. During my post graduate diploma and master programs, I studied low back pain comprehensively. However, I want to take this passion into an advanced level. I am a very motivated person and one of my objectives from your program is to gain in-depth, scientific knowledge that will support my dissertation research. Additionally, I aim to reinforce my research skills, mainly the ability to conduct a primary research, including