Who are we?! We are a group of Regis DPT students focused on building awareness, accountability, and activism related to social justice issues in our profession and beyond. To this end, we 1) organize, promote, and attend related educational events on and off campus, 2) foster conversations with our class on issues of diversity and … Continue reading DPT Diversity Committee
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Thoughts of a First Year Student on Hybrid DPT Learning
By Erin Lee, Class of 2023 First, let’s just acknowledge that none of us chose to be here like this. No one decided this was a good idea or that anything “good” beyond surviving should come of this. In fact, if you’re reading this it’s safe to say that most of your plans for 2020 … Continue reading Thoughts of a First Year Student on Hybrid DPT Learning
Physical Therapy during COVID-19: reflections from Regis DPT Faculty
Regis DPT faculty Alicia Lovato, Amy Rich, and Jenny Logan share their experiences practicing during COVID-19 in both home health and inpatient settings. Thank you so much for your tremendous service, your mentorship, and your vulnerability in sharing your experiences. We miss seeing you in person so much and are so proud to call you … Continue reading Physical Therapy during COVID-19: reflections from Regis DPT Faculty
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Hey Class of 2022, Why Regis?
Interviews are right around the corner for prospective Regis DPT students, and current students and faculty could not be more excited to welcome them to our campus. We wanted to take the opportunity to reflect on just a few of the myriad of diverse reasons that our current students chose Regis. Some first-year students reflected … Continue reading Hey Class of 2022, Why Regis?
Second Year Students Kick off “Toolkit Talks”
“Toolkit Talks” were instigated by second year students Tara Dirocco, Emily Cornelius, & Syd Knadler. “The three of us were talking during Spring Break and reflecting on the diverse experiences and knowledge that our class has and how much we would love to learn from each other. We learn a lot in class from our professors, but … Continue reading Second Year Students Kick off “Toolkit Talks”
Why We Chose Regis: Reflections From Current DPT Students
I interviewed at Regis roughly one year ago, and as I look back on that day, I realize my decision to accept my spot in the DPT Class of 2021 was an easy one. I decided I wanted to pursue physical therapy when I was 18 years old. I spent over 200 hours in observation, … Continue reading Why We Chose Regis: Reflections From Current DPT Students
Regis DPT Students Present: “LGBT+ 101”
Regis University first-year DPT students Felix Hill, Hannah Clark, and Taylor Tso recently held a session for their classmates entitled “LGBT+ 101 for Student Physical Therapists.” The presentation covered foundational terminology and concepts related to LGBTQIA+ communities, a brief overview of LGBT+ healthcare disparities, as well as tips for making clinical spaces more inclusive. Here … Continue reading Regis DPT Students Present: “LGBT+ 101”
Finals Week: A Beautiful Struggle
It’s that time of the year again… No, we’re not talking about the holidays. It’s Finals Week, the crescendo of each physical therapy (PT) school semester. If you haven't experienced a finals week in PT school, then here are a few ideas of what Regis students encounter during this time each semester. …but first, Practicals … Continue reading Finals Week: A Beautiful Struggle
Getting Involved in PT School: Student Sports SIG
Name: Candace Townley, Class of 2018 Undergrad: Nebraska Wesleyan University Graduate: MA in Sports Performance, Regis University Hometown: Thornton,CO Fun Fact: I collect ducks: rubber ducks, stuffed ducks, all ducks. Candace is currently a third year at Regis. She is a certified athletic trainer, has her master’s in sports performance, and institutionalized the Student Sports Special Interest Group … Continue reading Getting Involved in PT School: Student Sports SIG
Student Spotlight: What is the Orthopedic Student Special Interest Group?
Name: Zach Taillie, Class of 2018 Undergrad: State University of New York at Cortland Hometown: Phoenix, NY Fun Fact: I put BBQ sauce on everything. Hello! My name is Zach and I am a third year in the program. I am also the President of the Orthopedic Student Special Interest Group (sSIG) here at Regis. In … Continue reading Student Spotlight: What is the Orthopedic Student Special Interest Group?
How to Find Your Work-Life Balance in PT School
Name: Tom Sears, Class of 2019 Undergrad: Wheeling Jesuit University Hometown: Moundsvill, WV Fun Fact: I once gave a ten minute impromptu (and decidedly silly) speech about apples for an undergraduate class. The ultimate question for me once I found the perfect PT school (Regis) was: How do I balance the rigors of PT school with my family, friends, and … Continue reading How to Find Your Work-Life Balance in PT School
A Typical Day as a DPT Student in Colorado
Name: Alex Lubahn, Class of 2019 Hometown: Winona, MN Undergrad: University of Minnesota Fun Fact:I won my elementary school's cursive handwriting contest 3 years in a row What to do in Colorado…such a simple question but so difficult to answer. Why? There are about a million different amazing things (give or take) to do in this beautiful state. Do … Continue reading A Typical Day as a DPT Student in Colorado
6 Weeks into PT School: Meet Kelsie Jordan
Name: Kelsie Jordan, Class of 2019 Hometown: Portland, OR Undergrad: Oregon State University Fun Fact: I spent the summer of 2014 studying in Salamanca, Spain. If I had to describe the first few weeks of PT school in one word, it would probably be “overwhelming.” I don’t even mean that in a negative way— so many of the experiences … Continue reading 6 Weeks into PT School: Meet Kelsie Jordan
PT School: No longer a pain in the neck
Sitting, studying, stress: we've all felt tense around the shoulders and neck before. First years, in particular, would attest to some serious cramping after so many hours of studying first semester. Luckily, one of our second semester classes focuses on the biomechanics of the spine. And, with that, we get to learn how to test … Continue reading PT School: No longer a pain in the neck
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