CHPS News
Social Work
At K9 Partners for Patriots, their method is backed by promising research
A 2019 report led by researchers from the University of Central Florida’s School of Social Work showed “statistically significant improvement” in all 12 PTSD symptoms...
Innovation Center
Using Smart Home Technology for Innovative Solutions in Assistive Healthcare
A new “Smart Apartment” equipped with assistive technology is helping individuals with disabilities gain greater independence while preparing students for future roles in rehabilitative care....
Health Sciences
Q&A on Mental Health Outcomes
In the March/April 2023 issue of Campus Rec, A’Naja Newsome, Ph.D, ACSM-CEP lecturer of Health Sciences at the University of Central Florida, shared advice on...
Dean's Office
New Dean’s Advocacy Board Launched
College of Health Professions and Sciences founding Dean Christopher Ingersoll has launched a new Dean’s Advocacy Board designed to help expand the college’s partnerships and...
Physical Therapy
Residency Faculty Kristen Cezat Presents with National Spinal Cord Injury Experts
UCF and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency Faculty and spinal cord injury expert Kristen Cezat, PT, DPT, NCS, presented with spinal cord injury experts from around...
Physical Therapy
Residency Faculty Dawson, Beato, Present with National Dementia Task Force Members
UCF and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency Research Coordinator Nicole Dawson PT, PhD, GCS, and Residency Director Morris “Rick” Beato, PT, DPT, GCS, NCS, presented with...
Health Sciences
Health Sciences Student Carina McClean Pursues Excellence Through Mentorship
Health Sciences student Carina McClean helped establish the UCF chapter of the National Society of Black Women in Medicine (NSBWM) as treasurer in her sophomore...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
How Improvisational Theatre Helps People with Aphasia Become Storytellers
To be human is to tell stories. Whether these are the stories we tell our young children, those we share among friends and acquaintances, or...
Physical Therapy
Meet the New Neurologic PT Resident: Sarah Kollas
Sarah Kollas is the newest resident of the University of Central Florida and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency Program. Kollas is the sixth resident in the...
Dean's Office
Jeff Stout Reappointed as Director of the School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences
Pegasus Professor Jeff Stout has been reappointed for his second 5-year term as the Director of the School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences. The reappointment...
