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Shenandoah University Cuts Ribbon On Wilkins Health & Fitness Suite New space, named for the Wilkins family, provides state-of-the-art resources for students in health-related programs

Shenandoah University marked the completion of a new educational space for students in various health-related programs with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 24. During the celebration, the ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Cuts Ribbon On…

First Buzzy’s Race for Research Held PT Students Help Raise Money for Foundation for Physical Therapy research

Sunday, April 14, was a stunning day for the inaugural "roll" as part of Buzzy's Race for Research organized by Shenandoah University physical therapy (SUPT) students. The event raised money for The ... Continue Reading First Buzzy’s Race for Research…

Dance and Physical Therapy Programs Collaborate to Help People with Mobility Impairments Move and Dance

In March, a unique collaboration between Shenandoah University’s (SU) physical therapy (PT) and dance programs introduced nine people with mobility impairments and their care partners to the benefits ... Continue Reading Dance and Physical Therapy Programs…

School of Health Professions News: Spring 2024 Students and faculty travel to Nicaragua, as well as publish, present and meet with legislators

A dedicated interdisciplinary group of 41 health professionals and Shenandoah University health profession students recently completed a one-week service and learning trip to Leon, Nicaragua, to ... Continue Reading School of Health Professions News:…

Division of Physical Therapy Renames Service Award In Memory Of Alumna And Former Adjunct Professor Kelly McGaughey Roseberry ’10 committed her life to helping others

Shenandoah University’s Division of Physical Therapy has renamed its service award in memory of Kelly McGaughey Roseberry ’10, D.P.T., an SU alumna and former adjunct professor. Dr. Roseberry and her ... Continue Reading Division of Physical Therapy Renames…

Shenandoah Physical Therapy Program Partners With NAGA To Host Adaptive Golf Clinic Inaugural First Swing Seminar and Learn to Golf Clinic capped semester of SUPT & Adaptive Sport clinicals

Shenandoah University’s Division of Physical Therapy held an adaptive golf event in April, capping a Spring 2023 semester during which the program conducted three clinics designed to help people with ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Physical Therapy Program Partners…

Shenandoah DPT Student Earns APTA Leadership Honor Alisha Ladenburg ’24 says role as APTA Scholar will help her work toward her goal of promoting better health outcomes for communities of color

Second-year Shenandoah University Doctor of Physical Therapy student Alisha Ladenburg ’24 has been selected by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) as a 2023 APTA Association Leadership ... Continue Reading Shenandoah DPT Student Earns APTA…

Music Therapy, Physical Therapy Students Team Up To Provide Care To Pediatric Patients Collaboration between Shenandoah Conservatory and School of Health Professions highlights strength of interprofessional practice

Shenandoah University students in the music therapy and physical therapy programs have teamed up to apply skills from their respective fields to the care of two pediatric patients, showcasing the ... Continue Reading Music Therapy, Physical Therapy Students…

School of Health Professions News: Late Spring/Early Summer 2022 Get the latest about the divisions of Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Graduate Public Health

The divisions within Shenandoah University's School of Health Professions are distinguishing themselves not only with faculty research, but also with students receiving high-level scholarships and ... Continue Reading School of Health Professions News:…

Shenandoah University To Celebrate 1,337 Graduates At May 21 Commencement SU to honor Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as symbol of the defense of freedom and democracy

Shenandoah University will celebrate 1,337 graduates at its 2022 spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 21, inside the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events Center. The 2022 University ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University To Celebrate 1,337…

School Of Health Professions News: Winter/Spring 2022 Faculty Conduct Research and Publish; Students Contribute to Research and More

Shenandoah University's Division of Physical Therapy is working with Loudoun Soccer to analyze data from STATSports GPS trackers used with players in the organization's U16, U17, and U18/19 age ... Continue Reading School Of Health Professions News:…

Shenandoah Graduate Student Completes Summer Internship With NFL Team Competitive Summer Internship Brings DPT/MSAT Student Janese Malone ’22 One Step Closer To Her Future Goal

This summer, Shenandoah University Doctor of Physical Therapy/Master of Science in Athletic Training student Janese Malone ’22 interned with the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, getting an up-close look at ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Graduate Student Completes Summer…

Associate Professor in Physical Therapy Recognized for Dissertation Aaron Hartstein Earns Award Through University of South Dakota Graduate School

Shenandoah University Physical Therapy Associate Professor Aaron Hartstein recently had his Ph.D. dissertation earn one of two Distinguished Dissertation Awards through the University of South Dakota ... Continue Reading Associate Professor in Physical Therapy…

School of Health Professions News: Spring Semester 2021 Faculty and students present; faculty publish and work a major sports event; and more

A case report, "Physical Therapy Management in Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: A Case Report" written by Associate Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy & ... Continue Reading School of Health Professions News:…

Health Professions Students Excel on Licensure Exams Pass Rates are Perfect in Six Areas of Study

Shenandoah University’s health professions students are achieving perfect or near-perfect pass rates on their national licensure exams. So far this year, six health professions have seen perfect pass ... Continue Reading Health Professions Students Excel on…

Health Professions, Nursing & Pharmacy News: Summer/Early Fall 2020 Students win fellowships and scholarships, faculty members and students publish, and a new program celebrates its first graduates

Three students in Shenandoah University’s physician assistant studies program have received fellowships from the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA).  Physician assistant (PA) studies ... Continue Reading Health Professions, Nursing & Pharmacy…

School of Health Professions News: Spring/Early Summer 2020 Faculty Tapped for Research and Expertise; Students Assist Community

Division of Physician Assistant Studies Distinguished Professor and Director Anthony Miller, M.Ed., PA-C, along with Bettie Coplan, MPAS, PA-C, of Northern Arizona University, received funding from ... Continue Reading School of Health Professions News:…

School of Health Professions News: Summer 2019 News from physician assistant studies, physical therapy and athletic training programs

Bailey Dove and Camtran Huynh, both members of the SU PA Program class of 2020, were selected to be student representatives to the board of the Virginia Rural Health Association (VRHA), a nonprofit ... Continue Reading School of Health Professions News:…

Physical Therapy News: Fall 2018 Faculty and students publish, students participate in Parkinson's walk, program hosts podcast, and alumni are elected as VPTA delegates

The fall semester proved to be an active one for Shenandoah's physical therapy (PT) program. Here are just a few of the highlights:  Abraham’s Work Published Dean of the School of Health Professions ... Continue Reading Physical Therapy News: Fall 2018…

Open House Will Highlight Health Care, Virtual Reality And Theatre University showcases interprofessional learning during Healthcare Simulation Week

In celebration of international Healthcare Simulation Week Sept. 17-21, Shenandoah University will hold an open house to showcase how it's using virtual reality, simulation labs and Shenandoah ... Continue Reading Open House Will Highlight Health…

Shenandoah University To Host Healthcare Leadership In The 21st Century Conference Event Features Renowned Speakers With A Variety Of Leadership Perspectives

Shenandoah University’s Harry F. Byrd, Jr. School of Business will host its Healthcare Leadership in the 21st Century conference on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Brandt Student ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University To Host Healthcare…

Shenandoah University to Celebrate 1,328 at May 13 Commencement 2017 Marks Record Year for May Graduation Applicants

Shenandoah University will celebrate its 2017 Commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13. Saturday’s ceremony celebrates 210 August 2016 graduates, 287 December 2016 graduates and 831 May 2017 ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University to Celebrate 1,328…

Abraham Named Interim Dean of Health Professions at Shenandoah University Interim Appointment To Run Through The 2017-18 Academic Year

Karen Abraham, Ph.D., has been named Shenandoah University's interim dean of the School of Health Professions. She will begin her new position on January 3, 2017, and will serve through the 2017-18 ... Continue Reading Abraham Named Interim Dean of…

Co-Founder and CEO of Indus Hospital to Speak at Shenandoah University Events in September Presentations To Address The Changing Paradigm of Health Care Delivery

UPDATE: Please be advised the Distinguished Lecture Series events featuring Dr. Abdul Bari Khan scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, and Wednesday, Sept. 28, will not take place because of scheduling ... Continue Reading Co-Founder and CEO of Indus…

Shenandoah University to Host AmTryke Road Show Event in April

Shenandoah University’s divisions of physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) have partnered to bring an AmTryke Road Show to the Winchester area from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 2. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University to Host AmTryke…

University Awarded Nearly $1 Million in Federal Grant Money for Behavioral Health Education

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded a grant expected to total $935,393 over three years to Shenandoah ... Continue Reading University Awarded Nearly $1 Million…

Students Participate in CLARION National Case Competition

Four Shenandoah University students participated in the 2015 CLARION National Case Competition, held at The University of Minnesota, on April 17 and 18. This is the first year that Shenandoah has sent ... Continue Reading Students Participate in CLARION National…

Broadcast News Legend Charles Gibson to Address Shenandoah University Class of 2015

Charles Gibson, one of the preeminent broadcast television journalists of his time, will deliver Shenandoah University’s 2015 Commencement address on Saturday, May 9. Gibson will also be presented ... Continue Reading Broadcast News Legend Charles Gibson…

Shenandoah University Holds Its First-ever Inter-professional Case Competition

On Feb. 28, students from Shenandoah University’s Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Studies programs, as well as students from the Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy and ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University Holds Its First-ever…