Tag Archives: doctor of physical therapy
Graduate Student Spotlight: Hannah Karczewski
Hannah Karczewski underwent surgery at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at the age of 12, to straighten and support her spine due to scoliosis. Years of therapy followed and she knew she wanted to serve in the role of physical therapist one day. Karczewski would earn a Bachelor of Science in Health[…]
UM-Flint students volunteer over Spring Break
The week of February 28 marked a campus-wide Spring Break at UM-Flint, creating an opportunity for many UM-Flint students to take part in community service. The Alternative Spring Break program and the Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Association (DPTSA) gave us two examples of students engaged in meaningful causes throughout the Flint community. Alternative Spring[…]
Physical Therapy professor Julie Wiebe featured in "Movers and Mentors"
The recently published book Movers and Mentors: Leaders in Movement Science Share Tips, Tactics, and Stories features interviews of 81 leading minds in physical therapy and movement science. The book gives a personal, human insight into their lives and careers, answers questions related to their career progression, addresses the numerous challenges they overcame, and shares[…]
UM-Flint Students Honored for Community Service by Michigan Campus Compact
UM-Flint student and staff member, Alicia Gillman is one of only six people statewide honored later this month with an Outstanding Community Impact Award from the Michigan Campus Compact.
UM-Flint Physical Therapy Department Improves Learning by Improving Lives
Second year Doctor of Physical Therapy students are working with adult community members with neurological challenges in a project in which students work with patients at the university's Urban Health and Wellness Center.