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
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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
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
Regis University hosts the Denver National Advocacy Dinner
The second annual National Advocacy Dinner was hosted at Regis University this past Wednesday, April 13, 2016. These dinners are going to be held all over the country between April 13th and May 4th, and are a great way to learn the top legislative issues affecting the PT profession. Furthermore, it’s a great (and easy) … Continue reading Regis University hosts the Denver National Advocacy Dinner
2nd Year Regis DPT students preparing to head off to clinical: Meet Adam Engelsgjerd
Name: Adam Engelsgjerd, Class of 2017 Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ Undergrad: University of Arizona Fun Fact: I am unabashedly 0/2 in the Palmaris Longus department The goal of PT Exam Lab in our first year was to begin teaching our hands how to feel and assess what our brains knew to be there. For example: we studied … Continue reading 2nd Year Regis DPT students preparing to head off to clinical: Meet Adam Engelsgjerd
Injury, surgery and rehab during PT school: Meet James Liaw
Name: James Liaw, Class of 2018 Hometown: San Jose, CA Undergrad: University of California, Davis Fun Fact: Climbing! More Climbing, snowboarding...let's go climb. Getting injured is always going to be hard to deal with, but you never realize how much it will affect you until you're experiencing it firsthand. The summer after my senior year of high school, … Continue reading Injury, surgery and rehab during PT school: Meet James Liaw
Stress Decompression with the 2nd Year Regis DPT Students
After a long week of studying, practicing skills, and being evaluated for skill competency, what better way is there to decompress than pounding it out? After such a stressful week some may have wanted to pound their head against their desk, but second-year student Morgan Pearson had a different idea. During this Thursday’s lunch break, … Continue reading Stress Decompression with the 2nd Year Regis DPT Students
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
Taking a gap year before Regis PT school: Meet Mason Hill
Name: Mason Hill Hometown: Tacoma, WA Undergrad: California Lutheran University Fun Fact: I think I have a cold. Congratulations are in order! You’ve completed the long and arduous process of applying to and interviewing for a position in a top-ranked physical therapy school. You should feel a genuine sense of accomplishment for being considered to be a part of … Continue reading Taking a gap year before Regis PT school: Meet Mason Hill
How to pick the right PT school: Meet Madeleine Sutton
Name: Madeleine Sutton Hometown: Seattle, WA Undergrad: Seattle University Last year was my year of uncertainty. I had no idea where I would be going, I had no idea if I would get into school, and I had no back up plan. I was a 20-year-old girl finishing up her undergrad degree at a small university … Continue reading How to pick the right PT school: Meet Madeleine Sutton
How to train for Boston and survive PT school: Meet Lauren Hill
Name: Lauren Hill, Class of 2017 Hometown: Flat Rock, MI Undergrad: Saginaw Valley State University Fun fact: Never wears matching socks...ever. They’ll tell you PT school is a marathon…not a sprint. I apparently took that a bit too literally. I’ve run two marathons and two half-marathons since starting PT school; that’s over 2500 miles of training and racing. Let … Continue reading How to train for Boston and survive PT school: Meet Lauren Hill
Candidates take interviews by a storm
Regis DPT student interview weekend.
On the interview weekend: Meet Michael Young
Michael Young Hometown: Madison, WI Undergrad: University of Wisconsin, Madison Fun fact: I visited 16 states in 30 days during an epic summer road trip. During the summer of 2014, I found myself in Denver, five hours early for a flight. It was a picturesque day: 82 degrees in the afternoon sun and even more comfortable in … Continue reading On the interview weekend: Meet Michael Young
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