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…
OTD Student’s Efforts Featured In Figure Skating Magazine Roseanne Downward's Focus is On Adaptive Skating
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Year 3 student Roseanne Downward '24 was featured in U.S. Figure Skating's magazine for her work in starting an adaptive skating program in Northern Virginia. Adaptive ... Continue Reading OTD Student’s Efforts Featured In…
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…
Physician Assistant Studies & DMS Programs Showcased Diversity efforts related to curriculum and more are highlighted
Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies program recently received attention for its efforts regarding inclusion, diversity and equity in an online article published by the PA Education Association ... Continue Reading Physician Assistant Studies & DMS…
Shenandoah PA Professor Receives Major Honor American College of Lifestyle Medicine Names Sheila Hautbois As A Fellow
Visiting Assistant Professor in the Division of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Sheila Hautbois, MSPAS, MPH, CHES®, PA-C, is one of the first non-physicians to be named a fellow by the American ... Continue Reading Shenandoah PA Professor Receives Major…
Occupational Therapy Celebrates Honors Graduates from OTD and Post-Professional OTD programs receive awards, as does a current MSOT student
Recent doctoral graduates and a current master’s student in Shenandoah University’s Division of Occupational Therapy have received a host of awards for their scholarship and leadership. Doctor ... Continue Reading Occupational Therapy Celebrates Honors Graduates…
PA Student Wins National Health Service Corps Scholarship Award covers all educational expenses; requires recipients to serve in areas with shortages of health professionals after graduation
Kimberly Siguenza Depaz ’21, ’25, knew she wanted to be a physician assistant back when she started looking at colleges in high school. Now, she’s a student in Shenandoah University’s Physician ... Continue Reading PA Student Wins National Health…
Athletic Trainer Says Her Shenandoah Education Prepared Her to Work in Any Athletic Training Facility
Kayla D. O’Connell ’19, ’20, says the most rewarding part of her career is creating connections with her student-athletes. This helps her know how they will respond to an injury and aids her on how to ... Continue Reading Athletic Trainer Says Her Shenandoah…
Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies Program Ranked Highly By U.S. News & World Report SU tied for 20th nationally among 211 PA programs in list of ‘Best Graduate Schools’
Shenandoah University’s Physician Assistant Studies program maintained its status as one of the nation’s best, landing at No. 20 out of 211 ranked programs in the Best Health Schools category in U.S. ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Physician Assistant Studies Program…
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…
Capstone Project Benefits Community OT Doctoral Student and Housing Organization Partner to Help Older Residents Age in Place
A Shenandoah University doctoral student’s occupational therapy capstone project is set to help Winchester-area residents learn more about aging in place. Carolyn Adams ’23 is partnering with Blue ... Continue Reading Capstone Project Benefits Community OT…
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…
Seminar Developed by Shenandoah Student Focuses on Improving Diversity Among Physician Assistants Goal Is To Draw People From More Backgrounds Into The Profession, Leading to Better Health Outcomes for All
Lack of diversity is an issue in the physician assistant (PA) profession, according to figures presented by Pangela Dawson, Ph.D., PA-C, director of Morehouse School of Medicine PA Program, at the ... Continue Reading Seminar Developed by Shenandoah Student…
MSAT/PAM Grad Contributing to New Textbook Work focuses on dance injuries and importance of communication with health care providers
Carina (Stern) Nasrallah ’15, a graduate of Shenandoah University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training and Performing Arts Medicine certificate programs, is one of almost 50 dance medicine ... Continue Reading MSAT/PAM Grad Contributing to New…
MSAT Student Enjoys Clinical Rotation With Title-Winning Pro Soccer Team Jaskeerat Ahluwalia ’22 spent four months with Washington Spirit during team’s NWSL championship run
When Shenandoah University and the Washington Spirit entered into a partnership in 2021, part of the deal included internship opportunities afforded to SU students with Washington, D.C.’s professional ... Continue Reading MSAT Student Enjoys Clinical Rotation…
Friday Faculty Spotlight: Katherine Bain, Ph.D., DPT Discover more about Dr. Bain, who loves being a clinician-researcher and educator
Welcome to the Friday Faculty Spotlight! This week, we’ll meet Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Katherine Bain ’15, Ph.D., DPT, PT, ATC/L. Dr. Bain is not only a Shenandoah faculty member, but ... Continue Reading Friday Faculty Spotlight: Katherine Bain,…
Friday Faculty Spotlight: Morghen Sikes, Ph.D. Find Out About Her Teaching Style, Research Interests, and How She Spends Her Free Time
Welcome to the Friday Faculty Spotlight, which is focused this week on Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Morghen Sikes, Ph.D., M.S., OTR/L. Here’s your chance to learn a bit more about Dr. ... Continue Reading Friday Faculty Spotlight: Morghen Sikes,…
Shenandoah’s Division of Athletic Training Hosts ‘A Day in the Life’ MSAT students introduced local high schoolers to everyday skills practiced by athletic trainers
In honor of March being National Athletic Training Month, Shenandoah University’s Division of Athletic Training recently held its fourth “A Day in the Life” event for local high school ... Continue Reading Shenandoah’s Division of Athletic Training…
DPT/MSAT Student Lassoes Unique Experience During Clinical Rotation Corinne Wallis ’22 Gains New Insights Volunteering on the Rodeo Circuit with the Justin Sports Medicine Team
When Corinne Wallis ’22 arrived at Shenandoah University to study in the Doctor of Physical Therapy/Master of Science in Athletic Training dual degree program, she had never even considered attending ... Continue Reading DPT/MSAT Student Lassoes Unique Experience…
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…
2021 Marfing Educational Trust Scholarship Awarded Recipient Dzevida Pandzic ’21 Says Award Will Serve As Inspiration
Physician Assistant Studies student Dzevida Pandzic ’21 is the recipient of the 2021 Dr. Thomas Marfing Educational Trust Scholarship. Funded by the trust, the scholarship has been awarded annually ... Continue Reading 2021 Marfing Educational Trust Scholarship…
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:…
Occupational Therapy Students and Alumni Engage in Law Enforcement-Related Research Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Alicia Lutman, OTD, oversaw both efforts
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Alicia Lutman, OTD, and occupational therapy program alumni Brianna Boelte, Amanda Gibs, Diana Gold, Mollie Kamerow, BriAnna Thomassy, participated in the ... Continue Reading Occupational Therapy Students and Alumni…
Sample Shenandoah Graduate Programs This Summer Take Courses That Could Lead To A Graduate Certificate!
Wondering if you should pursue a graduate degree? Try some courses this summer to familiarize yourself with graduate work and even start what could lead to a graduate certificate! Register ... Continue Reading Sample Shenandoah Graduate Programs This…
Shenandoah PT Program #1 In The State Graduate program heads Universities.com list of Virginia programs in the field
Shenandoah University’s Division of Physical Therapy has topped Universities.com’s list of the best Virginia PT programs. Being ranked the #1 PT school in Virginia is a true reflection of the many ... Continue Reading Shenandoah PT Program #1 In…
Occupational Therapy Program Promotes Diversity, Dialogue Students Establish Local Chapter of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity
Shenandoah University’s occupational therapy program is doing its part to promote diversity, equity and inclusion by establishing a local chapter of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for ... Continue Reading Occupational Therapy Program Promotes Diversity,…
Athletic Training Evaluates Esports Gamers in Wellness Screenings Screenings are a first for SU esports athletes
Shenandoah University senior Rachel Lee ’21 games every day. As a member of the university’s varsity esports team, Lee gets lower back pain if she slouches and hand pain if she does not hold her hand ... Continue Reading Athletic Training Evaluates Esports Gamers…
Katherine (Brady) Peterman ’13 Is On The Case Shenandoah University Alumna Uses Her Public Health Education To Combat The Spread Of COVID-19
Katherine (Brady) Peterman ’13 decided to attempt to re-enter the workforce this summer after spending two years at home with her young son. Thanks in part to Shenandoah University, she possessed the ... Continue Reading Katherine (Brady) Peterman ’13 Is…
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:…
Tips For Lasting Online Learning Success Take Some Advice From One of Shenandoah’s Established Online Programs
Shenandoah University’s Master of Public Health program (MPH) was designed as an online experience from day one. Shenandoah’s director of graduate public health programs Michelle Gamber, DrPH, M.A., ... Continue Reading Tips For Lasting Online Learning…
Health Professions News: Winter/Spring ’19-’20 Baby labs, presentations, burnout prevention and more mark the season
Shenandoah health professions students held their first baby lab this winter in Winchester and at Scholar Plaza, Loudoun. Students examined gross, fine and oral motor development skills with each ... Continue Reading Health Professions News: Winter/Spring ’19-’20…
A Head Start on Early Intervention Shenandoah OT Student Earning Certification From GEORGE Program, Which Uses Interdisciplinary Learning to Benefit Services Provided to Young Children
When Shenandoah University occupational therapy student La’Shandra “Elle” Russell ’19 graduates from the OT program in December, she will have earned not only a Master of Science in Occupational ... Continue Reading A Head Start on Early…
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:…