Announcements

DHSc student, Anne Noel, focuses her research on addressing the healthcare needs of Haitian immigrants by focusing on cultural competency.

Marisa Birkmeier, PT, DPT, DHSc, was elected to the Nominating Committee for the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, an association dedicated to excellence in physical therapist education programs.

Graduates of the Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) Leadership in Clinical Practice and Education program are celebrated.

Students from the DHSc program excelled in the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences Research Showcase.

DHSc student, Jason Pangelinan was elected President of the Association of United States Affiliated Pacific Islands Laboratories for the Pacific Islands Health Officers Association.

Joyce Maring, EdD, DPT, has been selected to receive the Lucy Blair Service Award from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) for her exceptional contributions, involvement, and impact in clinical practice and education pedagogy, as well as the physical therapy profession.

Patrick G. Corr, EdD, MEd, AFAMEE and Leigh A. Frame, PhD, MHS launch the Frame-Corr Lab.

The Doctor of Health Sciences Leadership in Clinical Practice and Education program will be represented at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in Boston from February 15-17, 2024.

Joyce Maring, EdD, DPT, will serve as the executive dean at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, following ten years as department chair.

Ellen Costello, PhD, PT, a professor in the department of Health, Human Function and Rehabilitation Sciences was selected to serve as the interim department chair of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences.