Notice:
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Announcement:
ONLY junior and senior level Human, Vertebrate or Mammalian Physiology courses with a laboratory section will satisfy the upper division physiology DPT Program pre-requisite. If you need clarification, please contact the Graduate Advisor (cewhite@utep.edu) as soon as possible.
Students from Class of 2013 meet World Confederation for Physical Therapy President Dr Marilyn Moffat while attending the Global Health Reception at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in January 2013.
Students from Class of 2013 and Texas PT Association President & UTEP Adjunct Faculty Dr Cynthia Fisher at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in January 2013.
Congratulations to Class of 2013 Doctor of Physical Therapy student Nicholas Valencia for being selected for the 2012 East Texas District Minority Scholarship based on his academic achievements and commitment to the profession and community.
A portion of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2012 are pictured with the program faculty after the Pre-Commencement Ceremony for the College of Health Sciences, and prior to their hooding at the University Commencement Ceremony.
Congratulations to the Class of 2013 who received their white coats and APTA pins prior to leaving for the first full-time clinical placement (October)
An interdisciplinary faculty-student team (PT, OT, SLP) participated in a global health course in Antigua Guatemala August 9-18, 2012. Service-learning activities included wheelchair seating modifications and splint fabrication for children with severe disabilities. Applications for the 2013 global health course are due to Dr Celia Pechak by November 1, 2012.
Where to Find Us:
The Health Sciences and Nursing Building opened on main campus in 2011. While the Physical Therapy Program uses the state-of-the-art simulation labs at that building, our offices and classrooms REMAIN off of the main campus at 1101 N. Campbell which is called Campbell Building. Faculty offices are located on the 3rd floor of Campbell Building, and our newly renovated lab and classroom spaces on the 1st floor opened in May 2012.
Note that our MAILING address is:
UTEP Physical Therapy Program
500 W. University Ave
El Paso, TX 79968
The Class of 2013 donated $2,000 to the Texas Physical Therapy Foundation to support physical therapy research in Texas, which they raised through a bowling event. Dr Deborah Diaz and students from the Class of 2012 joined them at the Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference to see them present the check and to celebrate this achievement (October 2012).
Students from the Class of 2014 educated the public about increasing physical activity and exercise at the San Elizario Health Fair (November 2012).
Physical Therapy, as a member of health care professions, provides services to mankind through quality health care by means of restoration, prevention, and maintenance. The academic preparation to provide these services is brought to fruition through an educational program that is based on a broad and comprehensive foundation from the liberal arts and the sciences.
The Physical Therapy Program at the University of Texas at El Paso recognizes that individual and cultural differences influence perspectives on wellness and disability. The educational program is designed to prepare the student to be a competent physical therapist and an integral member of the health care team concerned with the total rehabilitation of every patient by enhancing the autonomy of the consumer in reaching realistic functional outcomes, and respecting the rights of individuals.
Beverly Scarborough
Administrative Assistant
(915) 747-8207
bscarborough@utep.edu
Dr. Conny White, PT, ScD, OCS, COMT
Assistant Professor, Graduate Coordinator
(915) 747-8148
cewhite@utep.edu