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
Demographics of Physical Therapy
A History and Reflection by Annie Fleming December 18th, 2020 Another semester of DPT school completed, and as the class of 2022 and 2023 take a well-deserved break, it also provides us with time for reflection. 2020 has been a whirlwind for us all, between the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement, we have … Continue reading Demographics of Physical Therapy
Mountains and Valleys of CEI, 2020
This post is dedicated to our Clinical Education Team. This all-star squad is made up of Dr. Nancy Mulligan, Dr. Alice Davis, Dr. Shelene Thomas, Dr. Stacy Carmel, Dr. Denise O'Dell, and Dr. Laura LaPorta. They navigated our first clinical experience with admiral perseverance and continue to work hard in the face of adversity for future clinical experiences. … Continue reading Mountains and Valleys of CEI, 2020
On Taiwan during the Pandemic – And What Our Profession Can Learn
By Peter Lee, Class of 2022 Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have written, edited, deleted, then re-written about this topic more times than I would like to admit. This year has been challenging on many fronts, especially on the topic of justice. Through it all, I have asked my community for a … Continue reading On Taiwan during the Pandemic – And What Our Profession Can Learn
Healing Hands – A Clinical Inservice by Lindsay Pendleton
For their first clinical experience, our students have the option to present an inservice, or mini-presentation about something they are interested in, to the clinic. Lindsay had the unique honor of being published in WGH Heartbeat, the official publication of Wilbarger General Hospital, where she just completed CEI. We congratulate Lindsay on this achievement and … Continue reading Healing Hands – A Clinical Inservice by Lindsay Pendleton
September is Alopecia Awareness Month
Before we say good-bye to September (already?), we want to highlight second-year DPT student Conner Weeth and his journey with Alopecia. Conner is known for his hilariously dry sense of humor, kindness to others, and his #gains. Conner offers us an educational bit about Alopecia and provides a lens into living with the disease. September … Continue reading September is Alopecia Awareness Month
Pride Month 2020
June 26, 2020 A patient walks into the clinic with knee pain, the physical therapist responds: “Are you sure that you have knee pain? Have you thought about the other people that are in pain? I don’t think this is important.” How did the PT perform? Clearly, the PT performed poorly. Dismissing a patient’s identified … Continue reading Pride Month 2020
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
People: A Reflection and Call to Action on Social Injustice
May 28, 2020 We learn how to help others exercise. We study the physiology of breathing. We practice checking vitals. We renew our CPR certifications annually. We value people and their lives. Ahmaud was just running. George was merely trying to breathe. Breonna was getting the sleep that we say is so important. We cannot … Continue reading People: A Reflection and Call to Action on Social Injustice
Faculty Spotlight: Bill McGehee, PT, PhD
Name: William McGehee, PT, PhD Undergrad and PT School: BS in Zoology and Athletic Training from Eastern Illinois University (Go Panthers! Also the alma mater of New Orleans Saints Head Coach, Sean Peyton (I taped his ankles as a student athletic trainer) and SF 49er’s quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo). BS in Physical Therapy from Bradley University, … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Bill McGehee, PT, PhD
Endorphins Galore: Regis DPT Run Club
What are better de-stressors than exercise, a pint (or two) from one of the various Denver area breweries, and socializing with your friends after a week of classes? Well, why not put all of those together? This past year, Class of 2021's Jack Corrigan and Michelle Perry spearheaded the start of a weekly run club … Continue reading Endorphins Galore: Regis DPT Run Club
A Trying Time – A Student’s Perspective on COVID-19
Regis University has ceased in-person classes at this time in response to the recent Pandemic. Read about Class of 2022's Diversity Chair Peter Lee's perspective on what this means to us as future healthcare professionals. “ At the core of being a healthcare professional lies the belief that human life holds value, that it … Continue reading A Trying Time – A Student’s Perspective on COVID-19
The Haven of Hope
Written by: Colleen Lopp, Regis DPT 2nd Year Student How often do you drive by someone experiencing homelessness? What do you do? How do you feel? Maybe I am naïve and optimistic, but I like to believe everyone who is willing to beg in the street could use some help and I always want to … Continue reading The Haven of Hope
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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?
Student Spotlight: Johnny Herrera discuses the APTA National Student Conclave
Name: Johnny Herrera, Class of 2021, Colorado APTA Core Ambassador in 2018-2019 Undergrad: Grand View University Hometown: Santiago, Dominican Republic Fun Fact: During my junior and senior years of high school I only had class on Saturdays A couple of weekends ago, I had the pleasure of attending the National Student Conclave (NSC) in Albuquerque, New … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Johnny Herrera discuses the APTA National Student Conclave
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