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We w19ish you a happy holiday season, and we look forward to 2024!

It promises to be another exciting year for the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the Department of Physical Therapy.

Our Doctor of Physical Therapy program produces well-rounded, contemporary Physical Therapists who will be able to effectively analyze and optimize movement. The curricular framework aims to cultivate professionals who can effectively collaborate, provide holistic care and continuously adapt and grow in response to evolving health care challenges.

Our signature pedagogy centers around fostering adaptive learning strategies to equip students with the responsibility of managing the well-being and whole health of individuals and communities in their professional practice.

Our program features collaborative learning environments with other health care professionals, simulation-based practice, and enhanced technology for student preparation into clinical education where we expect our graduates to overcome movement barriers, increase access to care, and improve the health outcomes of all patients and clients.

How to Donate to “HSC Physical Therapy Annual Scholarship”

  1. Visit the Give Now form at this link.
  2. Select “UNTHSC Physical Therapy Annual Scholarship” in the Drop down menu termed “designation.”
  3. Proceeds will go directly to student scholarships! Thank you for the support.

Faculty/Staff

Dr. Michael Furtado, Chair
Dr. Leslie Ayres, Director of Clinical
Education
Dr. Mindy Brummett, Director of Academic
Education
Dr. Jehad Alzyoud, Assistant Professor
Dr. Elizabeth Garcia, Assistant Professor
Dr. Myles Quiben, Professor
Dr. Beverly McNeal, Assistant Professor

 

Dr. Jeegisha Kapila, Assistant Professor
Dr. Charles Nichols, Assistant Professor
Dr. Lee Atkins, Assistant Professor
Dr. Marc Crawford, Assistant Professor
Shelley Smith, Assistant to the Chair
Mary Tejada, Clinical Site Coordinator
Tikeya Calhoun, Academic Program
Coordinator