News: Physical Therapy
Beato Appointed to National Task Force on Specialty, Residency, and Fellowship Practice
UCF and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency Director Morris “Rick” Beato has been appointed as the newest member of the Description of Specialty and Residency Practice Task Force of the American...
Residency Grad Scammon Presents on CIDP with Residency Mentors at FPTA
Recent UCF and Orlando Health neurologic residency graduate Emma Scammon presented on the physical therapy management of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Scammon presented with neurologic residency faculty Lauren Porteous, Logan...
Conrad and Rodriguez Share Concussion Management Expertise
Current UCF and Orlando Health resident Gabriela Rodriguez and residency mentor Marissa Conrad co-presented a case study and current literature on concussion management at Orlando Health’s Annual Concussion Education on...
UCF and OH Neurologic and Sports Residents Present at the FPTA
The UCF and Orlando Health neurologic and sports residents presented their case studies during the Florida Physical Therapy Association’s (FPTA) Annual Conference and Assembly of Representatives at the Caribe Royale...
Artrip Receives FPTA Emerging Leader Award
UCF and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency graduate Chloe Artrip, who recently was board certified as a neurologic clinical specialist, received the Florida Physical Therapy Association’s (FPTA) Emerging Leader Award at...
UCF Creates Free Resiliency Resources for Healthcare Workers, Students Worldwide
Burnout among healthcare providers is at an all-time high. In 2022, 46% of health workers reported feeling burned out often or very often, up from 38% in 2018, according to...
UCF Division of Physical Therapy Announces Laurie Neely as Division Chair
Clinical Associate Professor Laurie Neely has been appointed as the new chair of UCF’s top-ranked Division of Physical Therapy (DPT). Neely, a board-certified neurological physical therapist, has more than a...
Resident and Faculty Present at Health Leaders Summer Academy
UCF and Orlando Health neurologic resident Gabriela Rodriguez presented at the 2025 Health Leaders Summer Academy (HLSA) alongside Neurologic Residency Director Morris “Rick” Beato, Sports Residency Coordinator Meredith Chaput and...
Two Neurologic Residents Pass Specialty Exam
UCF and Orlando Health neurologic residency graduates Logan Brown and Chloe Artrip earned the designation of Neurologic Clinical Specialist (NCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Brown...
Building Momentum: Theriot to Serve as Dean of the College of Health Professions and Sciences
Grounded in authenticity, Matthew Theriot’s leadership prioritizes collaboration and innovation to prepare future healthcare professionals for team-based care. Matthew Theriot’s voice is never the loudest in the room. He’ll choose...
