Brian Britt ʼ16 DPT has been honored with the Emerging Leader Award from the American Physical Therapy Association Virginia, or APTA Virginia.
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University of Lynchburg DPT program announces new accelerated program structure
The University of Lynchburg Doctor of Physical Therapy program has redesigned its curriculum with an accelerated course structure. This innovative development reduces the program’s length and credit requirements, allowing students to enter the workforce more quickly.
DPT program gets new treatment tables for student-run clinic
A $10,000 grant from the Titmus Foundation and an $8,780 grant from the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, the Faye Marcum Mifka Fund, the Jeff and Sandra Wilson Fund, and the Robert R. Bowen, MD Foundation Fund have funded the purchase and replacement of treatment tables for the University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
DPT faculty member nurturing leadership in physical therapy education
Dr. Lynette Reina ’24 EdD, a dedicated educator and clinical assistant faculty member in the University of Lynchburg’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, recently celebrated her Commencement with the 2024 class of the Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies.
All together: Lynchburg celebrates 2024 DPT candidates
At 2 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 50 doctoral candidates were honored at the Doctor of Physical Therapy Hooding and Commencement Ceremony in the University of Lynchburg’s Turner Gymnasium.
DPT and MSAT programs form partnership to offer both degrees in four years
After earning her bachelor’s degree at Appalachian State University, Alison Faulkenberry ’24 DPT had a tough time deciding whether to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy or Master of Science in Athletic Training.
Passion into purpose: Lynchburg celebrates 2023 DMSc, DPT, master’s candidates
Sunny skies and a fresh breeze greeted families on Friday as the University of Lynchburg celebrated 430 master’s and doctoral candidates.
Lynchburg has one of the best PA Medicine programs in the country, says U.S. News & World Report
The University of Lynchburg’s PA Medicine program was ranked 40th among the Best Graduate Schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Lynchburg’s PA Medicine program was ranked 40th among the 2023 Best Graduate Schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program ranked 179th.
Hornets soccer star, DPT grad realizes World Cup dream with U.S. Amputee Soccer team
A love of soccer brought Emily Maxwell ’17, ’21 DPT to the University of Lynchburg. Two degrees and many trophies later, the physical therapist has found a way to combine the sport with her passion for service.
Lynchburg DPT alums ‘face off’ in NHL season opener
When the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers faced off against each other at Philly’s Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, Oct. 13, a steak dinner was on the line.
