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PhD Student Chris Lane Awarded DEI Grant

February 12, 2024

Chris Lane, PhD student in the Human Movement Science Curriculum program, recently received a Southern Association of Health Professions Deans (SAHPD) Student Leadership, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Award. This award is given to students in an allied health related field who demonstrate leadership in DEI and/or reducing health disparities. “I am thrilled that my work … Read more

PhD Student Rachana Gangwani Awarded HMSC Duquette Scholarship

February 7, 2024

A Human Movement Science Curriculum (HMSC) PhD student, Rachana Gangwani, was recently awarded the program’s Duquette Scholarship. Gangwani is a 4th year graduate student studying under the guidance of Division of Physical Therapy faculty Dr. Jessica Cassidy. The Duquette Scholarship was created in honor of Louis and Eleanor Duquette to reflect their commitment to higher … Read more

Physical Therapy Faculty and Students Present at CSM 2024

January 31, 2024

APTA’s Combined Section Meeting is always a highlight of the year in the Physical Therapy profession, and UNC’s Division of Physical Therapy will have multiple faculty and students attending and presenting at the event in Boston, MA, taking place February 15-17, 2024. Those in attendance hope to connect with alumni, colleagues and friends throughout the … Read more

Division of Physical Therapy Faculty and Alumni Publish Article in Diagnostics

January 4, 2024

The study, titled “Postural Control Measurements to Predict Future Motor Impairment in Preterm Infants: A Systematic Review”, included contributions from two UNC alumni, one UNC Neonatal Physical Therapy Fellowship alumnus, and two faculty members – Dr. Dana McCarty and Dr. Jessica Cassidy – from the Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Health Sciences. … Read more

Division of Physical Therapy Hosts First UNC-Chapel Hill DPT Exploratory Day

July 6, 2023

The Division of Physical Therapy, located within the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Health Sciences, hosted its first Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Exploratory Day on April 22nd  in Bondurant Hall. The full-day event aimed to extend the program’s reach to potential applicants and students from groups who are underrepresented within the physical therapy … Read more

Laurie Ray Named Interim Director of the Division of Physical Therapy

June 26, 2023

Laurie Ray, PT, PhD, has been named Interim Director of the Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Health Sciences. Dr. Ray is an associate professor within the division and serves as consultant for physical therapy and Medicaid for NC’s Department of Instruction. She has supported public and charter schools in all 100 counties … Read more

Physical Therapy Faculty and Students Present at CSM 2023

January 17, 2023

APTA’s Combined Sections Meeting is always a highlight of the year in the Physical Therapy profession, and UNC’s Division of Physical Therapy will have multiple faculty and students attending and presenting at the event in San Diego, taking place February 23-25. Those in attendance hope to connect with alumni, colleagues and friends throughout the week. … Read more

Three HMSC Students Awarded PODS Scholarships

October 19, 2022

Human Movement Science Curriculum (HMSC) PhD students Chelsea “CJ” Duppen, David Rowland and Chris Lane were awarded Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) Scholarships. The scholarships are funded by The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (FPTR). They are given to provide a kickstart of careers for new investigators and the support to complete a doctoral degree. … Read more

Annual Alumni Panel Offers Third-Year PT Students Professional Insight and Advice

May 13, 2022

Each spring, a panel of alumni from the Division of Physical Therapy’s DPT program spend an evening sharing their professional experiences and answering questions from current students about what to expect during the process of finding employment. This year, the conversation offered students the opportunity to learn about what to expect after graduation, tips for … Read more