DPT News Stories about DPT 10/31/2021 Making Work Rehabilitation Work New clinical practice guidelines, developed by Rehabilitation and Movement Science Professor Reuben Escorpizo with national collaborators, offer tools and guidance to clinicians who provide physical rehabilitation... 03/10/2021 Physical Therapy Video Takes First Place in National Contest Class of 2021 Doctor of Physical Therapy students John Basa, Kira Kamrud, Sierra Martin and Maggie Smith earned top honors in a video contest hosted by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Geriatrics Academy in February. The students’ video,... 11/18/2020 Reuben Escorpizo named to Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences Editorial Board The newly launched publication, Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, selected Reuben Escorpizo, a clinical associate professor and Interim Physical Therapy Program Director in the... 02/25/2020 Mission: Possible A passion for helping people move in the outdoors inspired Maggie Smith ‘21 to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree at the University of Vermont. A day spent ice climbing with injured war veterans assured her that she made the right choice. A partnership between Vermont... 02/25/2020 UVM to Denver: Students, Professors Present at Physical Therapy Conference A team of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and faculty recently attended the American Physical Therapy Association meeting in Denver, Colorado, to present original research and highlight a new DPT program of study at the University of Vermont. “The experience allowed me to... 02/13/2020 Safety on the Snow: Professor Karen Westervelt Weighs In On Winter Sports It’s no secret that Vermonters love snow. The state is known for destination-worthy skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding, as evidenced by the 1800-member UVM Ski and Snowboard Club — the largest actively student-run organization on the university's campus — and the Catamount men and women who... 09/22/2019 Promoting Public Health in Marginalized Communities In PT 303: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, students partnered with Stay Steady Vermont and physical therapists at UVM Medical Center to strengthen fall prevention programs for senior citizens, a community of Special Olympics coaches, three Northeast Disabled Athletic... 09/09/2019 Oncology Rehabilitation Conference Offers Resources for All Health Professions Health care professionals, faculty and students will gather on October 5 to learn how to implement exercise, nutrition and integrative therapies for patients rehabilitating from cancer. Because 39 percent of the population will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes,... 05/15/2019 Students Recognized at Honors Day Celebration The College of Nursing and Health Sciences acknowledged graduating seniors and graduate students’ achievements at its annual Honors Day event on May 17. The following students received awards: Dean’s Awards Outstanding Undergraduate Student: Alison Chivers, Medical... 05/09/2019 Barbara Tschoepe Named Worthington Fellow Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director Barbara Tschoepe has been named a 2019 Catherine Worthingham Fellow, the highest membership distinction of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Tschoepe has worked in the field of physical therapy for 42 years and is recognized as a... 05/08/2019 Justine Dee Receives Kroespch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award Professor Justine Dee has received the Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award for her innovative teaching methods and ability to engage and inspire students. Dee teaches courses in exercise science, musculoskeletal management, fundamentals in clinical practice and health systems... 02/13/2019 The Art of Inquiry: Course Examines Interprofessional Problem-Solving Collaborating with professionals in diverse fields to solve complex problems is an important component of education in the health sciences. Health care providers share responsibility for team-based, holistic care of patients. Learning these skills in her first year as a graduate... 02/13/2019 Training a Champion: Alumna Regan Dewhirst Reflects on Working for Team Shiffrin For a student who loves science, sports and helping people, Rehabilitation and Movement Science provides an excellent career path. And if that path leads to an opportunity to accompany alpine ski racing champion Mikaela Shiffrin to slopes in Austria, Switzerland, Croatia, Italy and France, it’s... 02/06/2019 Strong Finish: Professor Karen Westervelt Keeps Team USA Biathlon Juniors On Target Imagine skiing through the woods as fast as you can with a rifle on your back. Abruptly, you stop, pull the gun from its harness and stand perfectly still, controlling your breathing as you aim and rapid-fire towards five targets. You quickly slide the rifle into the harness and sprint off on... 01/24/2019 Meet Derek Roberts, Doctor of Physical Therapy ‘20 Research that can help prevent overuse injuries among people who use canes and walkers has inspired Derek Roberts' passion for working with geriatric populations. He’s eager to help people stay healthy and pain-free as they age. Roberts performs research in the CNHS Human Motion Analysis... 01/23/2019 New Faculty Practice Provides Clinical Opportunities for Future Physical Therapists A new academic-clinical partnership with Dee Physical Therapy (Dee PT) provides Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students with clinical learning experience alongside expert practitioners and academic faculty. Clients seeking physical therapist services at Dee PT benefit from continued expert... 11/14/2018 Spinal Cord Injury Study Reveals Barriers to Wellbeing An international study of people with spinal cord injury (SCI) seeks to assess quality of life issues and gain a better understanding of how to support the health, functioning and wellbeing of people with chronic SCI. Professor Reuben Escorpizo is the U.S. coordinator of the International... 10/23/2018 A Culture of Service For students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, community service defines their culture. Classwork, research, practicums and group events focus on community engagement and volunteerism while providing students opportunities to practice clinical and interpersonal skills. Each... 09/15/2018 Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Induction Ceremony On September 14, incoming Doctor of Physical Therapy students participated in an induction ceremony program at the Davis Auditorium at the University of Vermont Medical Center. DPT Program Director Barbara Tschoepe and Dean Patricia Prelock welcomed the 36 students. Dr. Tschoepe led the... 05/10/2018 Student Highlights UVM DPT Class of 2019 students presented on their research topics at the 2nd annual Zeigler X forum. Rachel deSimone from the Class of 2018 won the Vermont APTA Student award. During Fall Prevention Month in October, 38 UVM DPT Class of 2019 student participated... 05/06/2018 Professor Spotlight Justine Dee is a Clinical Associate Professor in the entry-level Doctorate of Physical Therapy program for UVM, where she teaches musculoskeletal Patient Management courses. She is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), as well as a Certified Lymphedema therapist. Professor Dee is the director... 02/26/2018 UVM DPT Students Attend National Conferences In February of 2018, 20 students from the UVM DPT Class of 2018 attended the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, Lousiania. In October of 2018, 8 students from the UVM DPT Class of 2019 attended the Vermont State Conference hosted by the APTA in Burlington, VT. In... 02/21/2018 UVM D.P.T. Values our Alumni and Partnerships The UVM D.P.T. program is always looking to expand its network of clinical instructors. Other ways to support UVM D.P.T. include donating funds or equipment, being a guest speaker or helping with events. Please contact Clinical Education Director Paula Smith to discuss these opportunities... 02/01/2018 Upcoming Events Upcoming Events May 19: UVM Graduate College Commencement Ceremony Multipurpose Facility in the Athletic Complex 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. (doors open 11:00 a.m.) No tickets required Keep an eye out for more pub nights and other events!... 11/17/2017 Meet Moriah Anderson ’15 ’18 As an undergraduate student in the Exercise Science program, Moriah Anderson '15 participated in a two-month physical therapy internship at the Physio Company in Dublin. The experience offered an opportunity to compare the health care systems of Ireland and the U.S. “I was exposed to a...
