Jessica Cassidy and Louise Thoma, both assistant professors in the Division of Physical Therapy, have received Junior Faculty Development Awards from the University. The awards are internal fellowships that provide support for a professional or scholarly project. Cassidy, a well-known researcher in the area of stroke whose laboratory focuses on developing neuroimaging-based biomarkers to advance … Read more

The University’s Office of the Provost has appointed Deborah Givens, the director of the Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Allied Health Sciences (DAHS), as the inaugural Dr. Margaret Lee Moore Distinguished Professor in Physical Therapy. About Deborah Givens, PT, DPT, PhD Givens directs the top-ranked Doctor of Physical Therapy program, in addition … Read more

Mae Thomas (’15 DPT) practices pediatric physical therapy at the UNC Center for Rehabilitation Care, an area of specialization she knew she wanted to pursue since her second year as a PT student. Her interest in physical therapy began in high school, when she shadowed careers in health science. By the time she arrived at … Read more

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. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges to our public … Read more

The program jumped from previous ranks of #11 (unadjusted) and #16 (adjusted) in 2015.

Laurie Ray, PT, MPT, PhD, was interviewed in APTA magazine regarding ways in which PT practitioners are serving, advocating and advancing practice in our public schools.

In a September APTA Magazine interview, DAHS alumna, retired Lt. Col. Drew Contreras, PT, DPT, says one reason for his successful career is that he does his best to treat every patient the same. That skill especially helped him not to be starstruck when he served from 2010 to 2017 at the White House as … Read more

The Division of Physical Therapy and the UNC Student Physical Therapy Association (SPTA) officially welcomed 30 incoming students as part of the class of 2023 at a professionalism ceremony, held online in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony highlighted the division’s commitment to professionalism and to providing high-quality patient care for all. SPTA President … Read more

The Division of Physical Therapy recognized its class of 2020 graduates, including six residents, 30 Doctor of Physical Therapy students (DPT), and three transitional DPT students in a ceremony held on Saturday, August 1. The 61st annual commencement ceremony, held online in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, drew nearly 200 participants. Faculty have credited the … Read more