Morria Heilman Receives the Robert Bartlett Student Recognition Award
Morria Heilman received the 2023 Robert Bartlett Student Recognition Award for Service and Leadership Excellence at a ceremony honoring the 2023 graduates.
Dr. Heilman was class treasurer and chair of service and philanthropy. She worked as a graduate assistant and as an interview day volunteer. She also served as the Allied Health Representative on the Duke University Judicial Board for one year and as a mentor for the Duke F1rsts Program, a network for first-generation graduate students.
Genna Da’Shae Locklear Receives the Inclusive Excellence Award
Genna Da’Shae Locklear is a critical voice and a powerful force for change and does it all with grace, empathy, and resilience. She received the Inclusive Excellence Award at a lunch honoring the 2023 graduates.
New Grads Join a Rich Duke Legacy
Members of the Class of 2023 were hooded Saturday, May 13, earning their doctorates in a special ceremony held at the Washington Duke Inn. It marked the 79th class to graduate from the Duke physical therapy program.
“As you celebrate your accomplishments today, think about how now you are now part of the Duke DPT legacy, “ said Division Chief Todd Cade. “Not many programs have as rich of a history and legacy as we do.”
New Class of 2023 Honor Society Members
The ACAPT National Student Honor Society announced the slate of new members from the Class of 2023. From left to right, beginning from the top row are Amanda Clarke, Sarah Dolinger, Alexis Franks, Morria Heilman, Nicholle Lewis, Sarah Martin, Cindy Pan, Julianne Peters, Frances Sariego, Charlotte Selters and Melissa Trujilio.
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Student Volunteers Needed for The Soccer Tournament June 1-4
Organizers of The Soccer Tournament set for June 1-4 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary are recruiting DPT student volunteers. Students would work in the Athlete’s Village alongside athletic trainers, sports PTs, and sports medicine physicians to help care for the athletes before and after their matches.
DPT White Coat Ceremony Set for June 6
The DPT Class of 2024 will soon leave campus to begin their final year of clinical experiences. Ninety-five DPT students will mark this milestone by donning their brand new white coats in a ceremony set for 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, at Duke Chapel.
DPT Class of 2023 Graduation Events
Welcome Back to Campus Event for 2023 Graduates
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
4:30 p.m. to 6:30.p.m, Hi-Wire Brewery
Branch Lecture and Luncheon
Given by Gregory Hicks, PT, PhD, FAPTA, FGSA
Associate VP for Clinical & Translational Research
University of Delaware
Thursday, May 11, 2023
11:30 a.m.
Trent Semans Center for Health Education (TSCHE) Great Hall
Luncheon (immediately following the lecture)
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Neuro Camp Helps People Continue Their Recovery
It’s been 20 months since Raleigh resident and full-time private chef Aaron Vaughen sustained an injury to his brain that impacted his vision, speech, and movement down his entire right side. It’s been a long, windy road back, filled with supportive people and programs.
Welcome to our new Faculty Development Residents
Please join us in welcoming our new Faculty Development Residents: Dr. Robin Baker, Dr. Courtney Jeffries, and Dr. JD Sheppard. Learn more about them here.
DPT at APTA Annual Meeting
Duke DPT was well represented at the APTA annual meeting in Washington, DC.