Class of 2026 White Coat & Oath Ceremony Program

2026

CLASS OF

DPT White Coat & Oath Ceremony THURSDAY, May 30, 2024 3:00 PM MDT  CU Anschutz Medical Campus Education 2 South - 1102 (Auditorium)

PT Faculty Abbott, Rebecca*

Lambert, Melanie*

Arms, Alyssa

Logan, Jennifer

Bade, Michael

Magnusson, Dawn

Barella, Melissa**

Malone, Daniel**

Bilyeu, Catherine

Manago, Mark**

Cabrera, Jenna

Marker, Ryan

Canham, Lara

McDevitt, Amy

Christiansen, Cory

Mensah, Nia*

Gann, EJ

Nordon-Craft, Amy

Garbin, Alexander

Palmer, Joe

Gisbert, Robyn**

Pascoe, Mike

Harris-Love, Michael

Pascoe, Stephanie*

Harris-Love, Michelle*

Reynolds, Breanna*

Hernandez, Meghan

Sawyer, Eric*

Ingham, Holly

Smith, Andrew

James, David

Stevens Lapsley, Jennifer

Jones, Molly*

Struessel, Tami

Judd, Dana**

Thornton, Wes*

Keefer, Rebecca

Webster, Lilly**

Kinney, Toby**

Westrick, Richard B.*

Hinrichs-Kinney, Lauren

Wiehe, Sarah*

Kriekels, Wendy *Hybrid Faculty **Residential & Hybrid Faculty

Program Greetings & Remarks

Dana Judd, PT, DPT, PhD University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Associate Professor Section Director, Student Affairs

Venu Akuthota, MD University of Colorado School of Medicine Chair, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

John J. Reilly, Jr., MD University of Colorado School of Medicine Dean, Richard D. Krugman Endowed Chair Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

Michael Harris-Love, PT, MPT, DSc, FGSA, FAPTA University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Program Director, Professor Associate Dean, Physical Therapy Education

Current Student Reflection

Angela Delos Santos, SPT President, Class of 2024

Jennie Maurer, SPT Representative, Class of 2025

Entering a Professional Program

Catherine Bilyeu, PT, DPT, PhD

Introductions to the Class of 2026

Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, PhD

Oath

Recited by the Class of 2026

University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Assistant Professor Associate Director of Clinical Education - Residential Pathway

Clinical Senior Instructor

Class of 2026 Acree, Jasmine Alzola, Carla Anderson, Lyndsey Andrade Uribe, Lorenzo Anzur, Samuel Archer, Hannah Aversano, Luigi Bali, Jay Bane, Madeline Barrera-Tule, Emanuel Birmingham, Alexys Blakely, Brianna Blough, Kimberly Bolger, Callum Bollinger, Ashley Brass, Inika Cabrera, Sienna Carrillo, Amanda Chapagain, Nikita Coppock, Madison Crandall, Molly Dawson, Teegan Deriot, Wanda Espinoza, Elena Frederick, Kyer

Gilg, Benjamin Greenberg, Jacob Greenfield, Kira Hayman, Perry Hertford, Riley Hill, Kayla Hill, Nicole Hinojosa, Leanne Hubert, Cassidy Indenbaum, Ariel Johnson, Grace Jones, David Jordan, Kendall Kelly, Ryan Kholomyansky, Vicki Kirton, Mikaela Kittler, Logan Las, Andrzej Loya, Cecilia Lunzer, Kailee Magrogan, Riley Marchetti, Quentin Martinez, Alan Mater, Ansley Mercer, Ira August

Motz, Armando Naiman, Yedidya Narvaez, Samantha New, Derek Norville, Jamie O'Brien, Isabella Patel, Shiva Porter, Maren Porter, Jett Ramesh, Chetana Rauch, Madison Repinski, Monica Rhodes, Brandon Robertson, Abigail Schoen, Tatum Solan, Emily Story, Fiona Stup, Rachel Tobin, Brian Todacheene, Riley Velez, Nicole Weiss, Noah Zaske, Mikayla

Oath In the presence of fellow classmates and in the view of the honored profession of physical therapy that you are entering into, you solemnly and willingly pledge the following as an oath of commitment: I commit myself to the highest ideal of service, learning, and the pursuit of knowledge.

I will strive to achieve excellence in the practice of physical therapy.

I will perform physical therapy in an ethical manner and will expect the same of my colleagues.

I will respect diverse values, beliefs, and cultures.

I will do no harm to another.

I will hold all confidences in trust.

I will strive for improved quality of life for all my patients.

I will strive to approach each patient with compassion, encouragement, respect, and patience.

I will respect the rights, knowledge and skills of other colleagues and healthcare professionals and seek consultation whenever the welfare of the patient may be advanced.

I will strive to be a lifelong learner, seeking to advance my own knowledge as well as that of the profession.

I will approach each day with my future in mind and look to faculty, mentors, and colleagues to guide me towards my professional goals.

With this oath, I freely accept all the obligations and the many rewards which will accompany the practice of physical therapy.

Having spoken these words, I am prepared to embark upon the professional education program that will guide me towards my goal of becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Mission, Vision & Values Mඑඛඛඑ඗ඖ The University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program leads discovery and innovation to improve movement, participation, health, and wellness for all individuals and society through excellence in education, research, clinical care, and service.

Vඑඛඑ඗ඖ Transform health and foster wellness in individuals and society through education, discoveries, engagement and innovation with dedication to diversity and equity for individuals, communities and society.

Vඉඔඝඍඛ Our Program values serve to support our mission and vision, shape our culture, anchor our goals and reflect the physical therapy profession’s vision and core values.

Core Values Rඍඛ඘ඍඋග

Pඉඛඛඑ඗ඖ

For all individual’s safety, rights, dignity, and perspectives

Commitment to lifelong learning, service, and community engagement

Iඖගඍඏකඑගඡ Because professional behavior reflects who we are

Lඍඉඌඍකඛඐඑ඘

Aඔගකඝඑඛඕ In service to the individual, community and organization

Aඋඋ඗ඝඖගඉඊඑඔඑගඡ To all those seeking care and providing care within our profession and health care systems

C඗ඔඔඉඊ඗කඉගඑ඗ඖ Leveraging collective input from all individuals

Within the university, profession and community at large

Qඝඉඔඑගඡ Attainment of excellence in all we do

Dඑඞඍකඛඑගඡ Inclusivity in all endeavors

Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 13121 E. 17th Avenue, C244 Aurora, CO 80045 Ph: 303.724.2878 Fx: 303.724.9016 medschool.ucdenver.edu/pt