March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month (DDAM). Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions related to the impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. This year’s DDAM theme is “A World of Opportunities”, which was selected to bring awareness to the barriers people with developmental disabilities face in our communities.
Community Service Projects - Join us!
On behalf of the APTA NC Student SIG and the Community Service Project Committee, we have two events planned for this spring semester.
Welcoming Paige Vinson: A Mindful Guide for Student Services
We are excited to welcome Student Services Coordinator Paige Vinson, who begins on March 11.
Donate to DPT Foundation Raffle – Win Two Courtside Seats to Duke Men's Basketball Game
Every year, the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program hosts a 5K to raise money for the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, which is an organization that funds PhD students, postdocs, and rehab-focused projects. The
Katherine Myers, PT, DPT, Receives APTA Academy of Education Award
Katherine D. Myers, PT, DPT, PhD candidate (pictured on left), received a 2024 Adopt-A-Doc award. The award recognized her dedication to the profession of physical therapy and the education of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
APTA Specialty Recognition Ceremony Features Duke Alumni & Graduates
At the APTA Specialty Recognition ceremony, Duke was well-represented by 54 newly board-certified clinical specialists, and the following alumni and graduates of Duke Rehab residencies were recognized for their roles:
Duke DPT Shares Expertise at the 2024 APTA CSM Event
The Duke Physical Therapy Alumni & Friends Reception welcomed 194 guests, where Duke Physical Therapy Alumni Association awards were presented to:
Welcome New STEPs Coordinator, Grant Bitzer, PT, DPT, EdD
Let's welcome and meet Grant Bitzer, PT, DPT, EdD candidate, and STEPs Coordinator in the DPT program beginning February 1.
Duke DPT Class of 2024 Graduation Awards – Nominations Due March 11
It is hard to believe that the Class of 2024’s Graduation is just a few months away! We are now accepting the 2024 Duke DPT Graduation Award nominations.
The awards being given this year are the Robert Bartlett Student Recognition Award for Service and Leadership Excellence, the Jan Gwyer Student Recognition Award for Academic, Clinical, and Scholarly Excellence, the Duke DPT Inclusive Excellence Award, and the Helen Kaiser Alumni Award.
DPT Faculty Accomplishments – January
- Katherine D. Myers, PT, DPT, was selected to receive a 2024 Adopt-A-Doc award. The award recognizes her dedication to the profession of physical therapy and the education of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.