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June 20, 2024 • Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions Doctor of Physical Therapy, DPT, physical therapy, shp,
Ancelmo Mojarro came to Fort Worth to study. The Tyler native knew he wanted to be a physical therapist early on his undergraduate days. He embarked on his path to physical therapy a decade ago, inspired by his friend's suggestion amidst his quest to find his calling in the medical field. “I started shadowing a…
June 20, 2024 • Banner feature, Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions DPT, HSC Physical Health, physical therapy, PT, shp,
For 70-year-old Beverly Rozanski, the journey to improved health has been long and challenging. Raised in Michigan, Rozanski spent her childhood and early adult years struggling with physical challenges that made even the simplest tasks seem insurmountable. However, her discovery of a pro bono physical therapy program through The University of North Texas Health Science…
June 7, 2024 • School of Health Professions School of Health Professions, shp,
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s School of Health Professions is excited to announce three new staff members in the dean’s office. Christa Lo, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C, joins SHP as associate dean. In her role, she will assist in overseeing the school’s academic programs, budget and finances, strategic planning, faculty development, clinical operations and…
May 31, 2024 • Physician Assistant Studies, School of Health Professions PA studies, physician assistant studies, School of Health Professions, shp,
Since its inception, every student who has entered The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Physician Assistant Studies program has been greeted by Sandra Mann. Mann, one of the PA program’s first employees, officially retired, ending a 27-year throughline that connected the program’s past with its current students. Mann has enjoyed…
May 22, 2024 • Our People, Physician Assistant Studies, Physician Assistant Studies, School of Health Professions
Ashley Gentry is an associate professor in The University of Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Dallas Baptist University and graduated from the HSC Physician Assistant Program in 2012 with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies. Prior to becoming a physician…
May 15, 2024 • Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions DPT, physical therapy, School of Health Professions, shp,
Dr. Jehad Alzyoud is an assistant professor within The University of Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Department of Physical Therapy. He teaches the neurological rehabilitation course series. “My research is focused on understanding human balance, particularly how sitting balance impairment following neuromuscular injuries affects recovery and activity participation,” Alzyoud said. “Additionally, I am currently…
May 15, 2024 • School of Health Professions personalized health and well-being, School of Health Professions, shp,
Karen Smith was walking around the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s annual conference in 2022 in Orlando, Florida, when she came across The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s booth. Smith, a registered dietician for almost 20 years, had already decided she wanted to return to school. After a lengthy conversation…
May 13, 2024 • Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions physical therapy, PT, School of Health Professions, shp,
As interprofessional education or IPE, has become more widespread among health care disciplines, one professor in The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Department of Physical Therapy once again finds herself at the forefront. Dr. Myles Quiben was named vice chair of the newly formed Interprofessional Education and Practice, or IPEP,…
May 13, 2024 • Physician Assistant Studies, School of Health Professions Physician Assistant, physician assistant studies, School of Health Professions, shp,
Brandi Kamper didn’t give it a second thought when she heard on her radio that a fellow officer had been shot. In 2016, the former Army combat medic was a tactical medic for the Fort Worth Police Department. She and every other uniformed officer in the area rushed to the scene where Officer Matt Pearce…
May 13, 2024 • Banner feature, Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions physical therapy, School of Health Professions, shp,
While post-commencement life can be uncertain for many graduating college students, Madelyn Di Orio and Kellan Barry made big plans before this school year ever began. The third-year physical therapy students in The University of North Texas Health Science Center’s School of Health Professions will tie the knot in June. The pair met as freshman…
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