Physical Therapy
PT leaders from across the country convened at SMHS for “Preparing the Next Generation of Physical Therapists for Innovative Practice: Physical Therapy Leaders Networking to Transform Health Care,” July 25-26.
Carole Lewis, DPT, Ph.D., GTC, GCS, MSG, M.P.A., FAPTA, adjunct professor of physical therapy and health care sciences, was chosen as the 2014 recipient of the Excellence in Rehabilitation of Aging Persons Award by The Gerontological Society of America
Ellen Costello, Ph.D., associate director for the program in physical therapy, was mentioned as a keynote speaker for the upcoming conference, “Preparing the Next Generation of Physical Therapists for Innovative Practice,” in Physical Therapy Products.
The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ Physical Therapy Program is pleased to host, in conjunction with Woods Duncan Consulting, “Preparing the Next Generation of Physical Therapists for Innovative Practice,” to be held July 25-26 at GW’s Marvin Center in Washington, D.C.
Josh D'Angelo, DPT'13, traveled to Guatemala to treat infants with spina bifida and older adults with neurological disorders.
Peter Kokkinos, Ph.D., adjunct professor of physical therapy and health care sciences, and Charles Faselis, M.D., associate professor of medicine, were recently published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings for their research finding that higher fitness levels negate the “obesity paradox.”
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2014 were recognized for their leadership roles, academic performances, and service to the university during an awards ceremony on May 16.
Elizabeth Ruckert, DPT, NCS, GCS, assistant professor of physical therapy and health care sciences, received the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Ithaca College this fall.
The Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program is now officially credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association.
The GW SMHS community gathered to celebrate academic achievements and welcome the new class of students at the 2013 Physical Therapy Excellence Awards and White Coat Ceremony, Oct. 15.