CHPS News
Physical Therapy
Residency Faculty and SCI Expert Lauren Jeffries Recognized by the FPTA
UCF and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency faculty and mentor DPT Lauren Jeffries was recognized by the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA) with the Outstanding PT/PTA...
Physical Therapy
Neely Receives FPTA Outstanding Educator Award
Residency faculty DPT Laurie Neely was recognized by the Florida Physical Therapy Association with the Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching. The award was presented...
Kinesiology
Knight Life @UCFCHPS Spotlights Strength and Conditioning Internship
Kinesiology senior Dennys Hernandez-Mercado is ready to step into the strength and conditioning ring, with a focus on a career helping boxers excel in their...
Physical Therapy
Resident Scammon Presents at PT State Conference
UCF & Orlando Health’s new neurologic residents presented their case studies during the residencies’ case presentations on Sept.20 at the Florida Physical Therapy Association Annual...
Innovation Center
Students Learn Team-based NICU Care Through Hands on Simulation
Students at the College of Health Professions and Sciences (CHPS) are learning how to succeed on a healthcare team through immersive clinical experiences that enable...
Athletic Training
Athletic Training Alumnus Scores Success with Orlando City Soccer Club
Tyler Killinger ’16, pictured here with his wife Kristen Taylor Killinger ’17, was named Professional Athletic Trainer of the year by the Athletic Trainers’ Association...
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Autism Drowning Deaths Prompt Push for Children’s Specialized Swim Lessons
Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his propensity to escape from home,...
Social Work
Knight Life @UCFCHPS Spotlights MSW Field Education at Independent Living Facility
Master of Social Work (MSW) student Drew Greenwald completed an internship with Sage Living in Orlando, Florida, an independent living facility for young adults who...
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
UCF CARD and Loyal Source Team Up to Provide Career Camps, Internships for Teens and Adults with ASD
Career exploration and workforce readiness are the focus of a series of specialized camps held this summer to provide new opportunities to people in the...
Communication Disorders Clinic
UCF Program Helps Kids with Hearing Challenges Become Better Readers
Seven-year-old Dylan Fox has a big smile on his face as he bursts through the classroom door at UCF Downtown. He’s ready for summer camp...
