Author Archives: Elizabeth Poindexter
Michelle Ballasiotes ‘20 Receives Southern Association of Allied Health Deans Student Leadership, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award
Michelle Ballasiotes ‘20, a first-year master’s degree student in the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, has received the Student, Leadership, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award from the Southern Association of Allied Health Deans (SAAHD).
Department Overview 2020
Some of this content was produced prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our world has seen many changes this year, and the Department of Allied Health Sciences at UNC School of Medicine is no exception. What has not changed, however, is our steadfast commitment to our mission of exemplary teaching, innovative research and … Read more
The Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences welcomes Jessica Steinbrenner ’04 (’13 PhD) as Newest Faculty Member
The Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, housed in the Department of Allied Health Sciences, announces Jessica Steinbrenner ’04 (’13 PhD) as its newest faculty member.
Hannah Siburt, AuD, PhD, Named Outstanding Alumna of University of Florida
The University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions has awarded Hannah Siburt, an assistant professor in the Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences, with its 2020 Outstanding Alumni Award.
Physician Assistant Studies Celebrates Fourth Class of Graduates in Online Ceremony
The Physician Assistant Studies program, housed in the Department of Allied Health Sciences (DAHS), held its fourth commencement ceremony on November 25, 2020.
Vickie Carpenter’s (’11 MS) Personal Connection to Mental Illness Spurs Action and Advocacy
Vicki Carpenter (’11 MS), an alumna of the Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, decided to pursue graduate school as a non-traditional student following her then-teenage son’s diagnosis with schizoaffective disorder.
wAGING chage—Featuring Jenny Womack, PhD, OTR/L
A Partnerships in Aging Program initiative.
UNC Physical Therapist Continues to Serve as Consultant for NC Department of Public Instruction During COVID-19 Pandemic
As the physical therapy consultant for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Exceptional Children Division, Laurie Ray, PT, PhD, provides consultation, technical assistance, professional development, and support to school-based physical therapists (PTs), PT assistants (PTAs), school administrators, parents, and families across the state.