News: Physical Therapy
Influential Researchers at UCF Contribute to Impacts in Field, U.S. News Global Rankings
With top rankings across optics and photonics, health and education, UCF researchers are forces of influence through their highly cited research. Behind every groundbreaking discovery lies a dedicated researcher whose...
Gonzalez Receives Outstanding Neurologic Clinician Award
UCF and Orlando Health’s neurologic residency faculty and mentor in acute care DPT Rachel Gonzalez was recognized by the Florida Physical Therapy Association’s Neurology Special Interest Group (SIG) with the...
Uzair Hammad Receives APTA Outstanding Resident Award
Previous UCF and Orlando Health neurologic residency graduate DPT Uzair Hammad, was recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) with the APTA Outstanding Resident Award on July 21, at...
Beato Recognized with APTA Outstanding Service Award
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has recognized Residency Director, DPT Morris “Rick” Beato, with the APTA Lucy Blair Outstanding Service Award on July 21, at the APTA Leadership Congress...
Collaboration with Brooks Rehabilitation Advances Physical Therapy Training, Specialized Care
A collaboration between Brooks Rehabilitation and the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) is providing new opportunities for physical therapy education and clinical training in the region. Brooks Rehabilitation,...
Sarah Kollas Earns Neurologic Board Specialty Certification
DPT Sarah Kollas is the University of Central Florida and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency Program’s sixth resident, recently earning the designation of American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Neurologic...
Graduation Spotlight: Riley Hogge, Physical Therapy
Meet Riley Hogge. After graduating from USF, she knew she wanted to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy and, eventually, become a physical therapist. During her time at UCF, she...
Graduation Spotlight: Jacob Allen, Physical Therapy
Meet Jacob Allen ‘12. Despite the obstacles it took to get here, he says it’s been the journey of a lifetime. After receiving an undergraduate degree in biology in 2012...
Record Number of Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Accepted to Residencies
Of the 38 students who will graduate from UCF’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program this spring, one in four — an impressive 26% — will immediately go on to develop further...
Artrip Represented Neurologic PT Academy in Federal Advocacy
Recent residency graduate DPT Chloe Artrip was selected as the recipient of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy’s Federal Advocacy Grant, which was held April 14-16. The grant is awarded...
