The Transitional DPT program allows licensed physical therapists with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in PT to earn their DPT by completing courses through distance education.  The 2011 graduates were members of the second class to complete the program.

The ceremony included the presentation of several honors and awards. Graduates Monica Murrell and Carissa Reed received the Margaret L. Moore Student Recognition Award. Gwen Hall (DPT ’06) received the Mabel Parker Award. UNC PT Assistant Professor Jonathon D. Hacke, PT, MA, OCS, received the Faculty Award, presented by DPT graduate Kyle Cooper. UNC Associate Professor Lisa Johnston presented Emilee Billeaud with the Judy Capps Beswick Award for Excellence in Clinical Performance.

2011 TRANSITIONAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY GRADUATES

Adam White Linda Stipo Carissa Reed Diane Page Elizabeth Meacham Miranda Jennings-Sterrett Erin Degrauw

2011 DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY GRADUATES

Mary Arfmann Emilee Billeaud Laura Brown Kyle Cooper Crystal Copeland Kasey Gore   Danielle Hazelbaker Jeb Helms James Hoffman Lindsey Kenny Megan Kimsey Jessica King   Darcy Little Courtney Madden Stacy Mallard Julie Montgomery Bevin Mraw Monica Murrell   Sapna Patel Elizabeth Randall John Sizemore Kelly Thomas Jennifer Tilley Estelle Tsalik Laura Helen Whitlow