My Immersion Trip in Ethiopia: A Reminder About the Importance of Communication

Name: Matt Gervais, Class of 2017 Hometown: Medford, OR Undergrad: University of Portland Fun Fact: I actually enjoy wearing ties. Every year, the Regis University School of Physical Therapy puts on a series of immersion trips around the world as part of students' 3rd or 4th clinical rotation. Through an application process, around 25 students in each class get … Continue reading My Immersion Trip in Ethiopia: A Reminder About the Importance of Communication

What is the First Year of DPT School Like?

Name: Meg Kates, Class of 2019 Hometown: Herscher, IL Undergrad: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Fun Fact: I was the Spanish Student of the Year at my high school. ÂˇMe encanta Colorado!   “I can’t believe you’re actually leaving.” “I know, but it’s okay. I’ll be home soon.” I hugged my best friend goodbye underneath a star-dotted sky. They … Continue reading What is the First Year of DPT School Like?

Meet our Service Dog Training DPT Team!

Name: Tiffany Cardenas, Class of 2018 Hometown: Aurora, CO Undergrad: Colorado College At my interview in January of 2015, my nervousness was mitigated by an adorable puppy named JJ who would influence my decision to choose Regis’ DPT program. As physical therapists, we serve people in incredible ways. Coming to Regis gave me the opportunity to … Continue reading Meet our Service Dog Training DPT Team!

Then and now: Meet Alumna Erin McGuinn Kinsey

Erin graduated from the Regis DPT program in 2010 and is now a pediatric physical therapist for Aurora Public Schools; she also serves as a Clinical Instructor for current students.  Name: Erin McGuinn Kinsey, Class of 2010 Hometown: Denver (but grew up in Georgia, Alabama and Florida) Undergrad: University of Florida (Go Gators!) Fun Fact: I am a huge … Continue reading Then and now: Meet Alumna Erin McGuinn Kinsey

Meet the Class of 2019 President: David Cummins

Name: David Cummins, Class of 2019 Hometown: Cortez, CO Undergrad: Fort Lewis College Fun Fact: I've moved 17 times since graduating high school When I received a letter from Regis University notifying me that I’d been accepted into their DPT program, I panicked. I had been working hard to get into PT school, but the reality of … Continue reading Meet the Class of 2019 President: David Cummins

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: First Clinical Experience Reflection

Name: Maggie Nguyen, Class of 2018 Hometown: San Jose, CA Undergrad: UC Santa Barbara Fun Fact: I got 33 stitches across my forehead in high school. What is pelvic physical therapy? I never would have guessed that my first clinical rotation would land me in rural Montrose, Colorado with a Clinical Instructor who specializes in pelvic health. I walked … Continue reading Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: First Clinical Experience Reflection

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

Students take on CSM: Nolan Ripple on attending the national PT conference

Name: Nolan Ripple Hometown: Peoria, AZ Undergrad: University of Portland, OR Fun Fact: Lacrosse player freshly converted to marathon enthusiast. Hello all!  My name is Nolan Ripple and I am a first year PT student.  About two weeks ago, the national PT conference for students and professionals—called the Combined Sections Meeting—was held in Anaheim, California.  During our … Continue reading Students take on CSM: Nolan Ripple on attending the national PT conference