Welcoming New Faculty Development Resident Teoma LaShawn
Teoma LaShawn, PT, DPT, MDiv, recently began the Duke DPT Faculty Development Residency program.
Welcoming New Faculty Development Resident Matt Harville
Matt Harville, PT, DPT, recently began the Duke DPT Faculty Development Residency program.
An Invigorating Start for the Class of 2027
Students in the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Class of 2027 began their graduate school journey on August 5. The 104 students in the class attended an orientation week packed with programming that laid the groundwork for a successful start to their program.
A One-in-a-Million Experience at Durham Neuro Camp
Tyler Peaden was one of nine volunteer participants in a spring rehabilitation program hosted by Duke’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. However, saying he was a typical participant would be a significant understatement.
DPT Students Volunteer at Global Soccer Tournament in NC
Soccer fans traveled to Cary, North Carolina, for The Soccer Tournament (TST) at WakeMed Soccer Park this summer. The second year of this event was a huge success, hosting 48 men’s and eight women’s teams. The seven-versus-seven open-entry competition attracts many well-known clubs and players, including Sergio Aguero, Nani, and Heather O’Reilly, to name a few.
White Coat Ceremony Marks Pivotal Transition for Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy Students
The Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program held the White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2025 in Duke Chapel on June 4. The celebration marked the end of didactic work and the transition to third-year clinical experiences for the 96 students.
Celebrating with Cake — A Duke DPT Tradition
It’s a tradition that whenever a breakthrough is made in treating children with genetic disorders, Laura Case, PhD, PT, DPT, MS, PCS, C/NDT, gathers the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy students and they celebrate with cake.
Recently, they celebrated three exciting breakthroughs in the past months:
Providing Care for Underserved Communities in Honduras
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Honduras with an interprofessional team of healthcare providers to work with patients in underserved areas.
Honoring Our AANHPI Duke DPT Student Community
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and this year's theme is “Advancing Leaders Through Innovation.”
To honor this, we're recognizing some of our first- and second-year students who identify as part of the AANHPI community and are leaders in their communities. Leadership styles can be incredibly diverse across the board, as no two individuals are exactly alike. These students embody this individuality and inspire our Duke Doctorate of Physical Therapy community.
Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Celebrates 80th Commencement
The Class of 2024, a group of 94 remarkable individuals, was formally hooded and awarded their doctorates on Saturday, May 11, in a special ceremony at the Washington Duke Inn. This momentous occasion marked the 80th class to graduate from the esteemed Duke physical therapy program.