My name is Katie Baratta and I just graduated from the Regis University School of Physical Therapy. I had the opportunity to spend two weeks at the APTA doing a student internship. I was able to talk to many different members of the APTA, attend the Federal Advocacy Forum, and learn more about what the … Continue reading The Physical Therapy Outcomes Registry
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A Non-Native’s Guide to Colorado’s Summer Playground
Name: Evan Piche, Class of 2018 Hometown: Northampton, MA Undergrad: Colorado State University Fun Fact: I once thought I met Danny DeVito in an airport men's room. Congratulations! If you’re reading this, there is a fair chance that you are either (a) my mother, or (b) a member of the incoming Class of 2019. Welcome, and since both … Continue reading A Non-Native’s Guide to Colorado’s Summer Playground
Physical Therapy Classification and Payment System: a Discussion with Lindsay Still
My name is Katie Baratta and I just graduated from the Regis University School of Physical Therapy. I had the opportunity to spend two weeks at the APTA doing a student internship. I was able to talk to many different members of the APTA, attend the Federal Advocacy Forum, and learn more about what … Continue reading Physical Therapy Classification and Payment System: a Discussion with Lindsay Still
From Practicing Clinician to APTA Employee: an Interview with Anne Reicherter
My name is Katie Baratta and I just graduated from the Regis University School of Physical Therapy. I had the opportunity to spend two weeks at the APTA doing a student internship. I was able to talk to many different members of the APTA, attend the Federal Advocacy Forum, and learn more about what the … Continue reading From Practicing Clinician to APTA Employee: an Interview with Anne Reicherter
Balancing a Relationship with PT School
Being married is the best. I get to do life with my best friend every day, and it was a definite perk that I didn’t have to find a roommate when coming to PT school. For those of you who are starting PT school this fall and are married or in a relationship, here are … Continue reading Balancing a Relationship with PT School
Direct Access: Insight into Some of the Barriers and Current Initiatives
My name is Katie Baratta and I just graduated from the Regis University School of Physical Therapy. I had the opportunity to spend two weeks at the APTA doing a student internship. I was able to talk to many different members of the APTA, attend the Federal Advocacy Forum, and learn more about what the … Continue reading Direct Access: Insight into Some of the Barriers and Current Initiatives
Class of 2017 DPT Student Lindsay Mayors Reflects on Her Clinical Rotation
Name: Lindsay Mayors Hometown: Akron, Ohio Undergrad: University of Dayton Fun Fact: My first experience skiing was on my third birthday in Keystone, Colorado! Today, the Class of 2017 has reached the halfway point of their 8-week second clinical rotation. The past two semesters have been filled with management courses, case studies, exams, practicals, and research. In April, we completed … Continue reading Class of 2017 DPT Student Lindsay Mayors Reflects on Her Clinical Rotation
Federal Advocacy Forum: Regis DPT Student Katie Baratta Visits The Hill
The APTA Federal Advocacy Forum is a national conference for APTA members across the country to convene in DC. Its purpose? To educate members of Congress on the role of physical therapy in our communities, with the specific goal of gaining their support for the various legislative initiatives* that are currently being debated in Congress. A … Continue reading Federal Advocacy Forum: Regis DPT Student Katie Baratta Visits The Hill
Crash Course: How to Dress for PT School
The dreaded dress code! Our student handbook says: As future health care professionals, graduate students in physical therapy are expected to dress in a manner that exemplifies professionalism during class, during on campus activities, and in clinical situations. As scary as that sounds, it’s really not so bad. There is no need to run out and … Continue reading Crash Course: How to Dress for PT School
APTA Tuesday: Interview with a Lobbyist
Learn more about the APTA and lobbying! Katie interviewed Michael Hurlbut, a lobbyist for the APTA. Michael's Background Michael Hurlbut worked for several years on Capital Hill before he came to us at the American Physical Therapy Association in 2009 as a full-time Congressional Affairs Specialist. He previously worked as a staff assistant/systems administrator for Representative Jerrold Nadler … Continue reading APTA Tuesday: Interview with a Lobbyist
Commuting to Class: Meet Leigh Dugan
Name: Leigh Dugan Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts Undergrad: University of Massachusetts Amherst Fun Fact: My husband is in the military and we have moved 4 times in 2 years!! Hi, Class of 2019! Congratulations on your acceptance to the Regis DPT program; you will not regret your decision to come here. So, now that you have made the choice … Continue reading Commuting to Class: Meet Leigh Dugan
APTA Tuesday: Meet Katie Baratta
Meet Katie Baratta, new Regis DPT graduate! Katie participated in an American Physical Therapy Association internship in Washington, D.C. during her final year at Regis. Check in every Tuesday this summer to hear about her experience and to learn more about the legislation and politics behind all things physical therapy. Name: Katherine “Katie” Baratta Undergrad: … Continue reading APTA Tuesday: Meet Katie Baratta
Global Health Immersion: Students in Peru
In preparing my capstone presentation and reflecting on the last three years in physical therapy school at Regis, I began to see a theme linking all of my most rich experiences from which I learned the most: discomfort. From patient labs and practical exams to clinicals to presentations to service learning, we are constantly thrown … Continue reading Global Health Immersion: Students in Peru
What is a Regis DPT service learning project?
Every semester, Regis DPT students participate in a service learning project that gives us the opportunity to work out in the community. Our first semester project didn’t happen due to some pesky snow; this semester, though, we had many options to get involved with different disabled populations. Others in my class spent time at weekend … Continue reading What is a Regis DPT service learning project?
Time and Life Management in a DPT program: Meet Amy Medlock
Name: Amy Medlock, Class of 2017 Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI Undergrad: University of Notre Dame Fun Fact: My right thumb is 1 cm shorter than the left Finals week. What a great time to be writing this post on time & life management. PT school is demanding and can often feel overwhelming, but it … Continue reading Time and Life Management in a DPT program: Meet Amy Medlock