Thursday, May 29, 2025
Abbott, Rebecca**
Arms, Alyssa
Bade, Michael
Barella, Melissa*
Bilyeu, Catherine
Canham, Lara
Christiansen, Cory
Dehne, Rebecca**
DiGiacomo, David
Gann, EJ
Garbin, Alexander
Gisbert, Robyn**
Graber, Jeremy*
Harris-Love, Michael
Harris-Love, Michelle**
Hernandez, Meghan
Jones, Molly*
Judd, Dana**
Keefer, Rebecca
Kriekels, Wendy
Lambert, Melanie*
Logan, Jennifer
Magnusson, Dawn
Malone, Daniel**
Manago, Mark**
Marker, Ryan
McDevitt, Amy
Mensah, Nia*
Nordon-Craft, Amy
Palmer, Joe
Pascoe, Mike**
Pascoe, Stephanie**
Sawyer, Eric*
Smith, Andrew
Stevens-Lapsley, Jennifer
Struessel, Tami
Thornton, Wes*
Webster, Lilly**
Wiehe, Sarah*
Zaffarano, Bryce**
*Hybrid Faculty
**Residential & Hybrid Faculty
Greetings & Remarks
Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS
Clinical Senior Instructor
Venu Akuthota, MD
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Chair, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
John H. Sampson, MD, PhD, MHSc, MBA
Richard D. Krugman Endowed Chair
Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs
Dean, University of Colorado School of Medicine
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
Entering a Professional
Program
Makayla Callender, SPT
President, Class of 2025
Catherine Bilyeu, PT, DPT, PhD
University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program
Assistant Professor
Associate Director of Clinical Education Residential Pathway
Introductions to the Dana Judd, PT, DPT, PhD
Class of 2027
University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program
Associate Professor
Section Director, Student Affairs
Oath Recited by the Class of 2027
Alter, Madison
Beers, Anastasia
Bernard, Haley
Bighash, Darya
Blakely, Brianna
Blanchard, Emerson
Boender, Zachary
Borg, Abigail
Borlovan, Gabriela
Boulton, Benjamin
Brown, Colten
Carreon, Alexis
Carroll, Autumn
Cartwright, Jordan
Cassell, Madison
Cawley, Erin
Chun, Darin
Cox, Meghan
Delgado, Rosemary
Dorn, Nicole
Elder, Delaney
Ferguson, Caitlyn
Fray, Katherine
Gilbert, Ava
Goldenberg, Charlotte
Hagger, Riley
Harden, Sevi
Hartman, Trudi
Hinds, Amanda
Hinesley, Kaelyn
Inskeep, Rachel
Insko, Lara
Kappel, Reagan
Kinch, Kayla
King, Morgan
Lefkowitz, Gabriel
Lentfer, Hannah
Lodha, Ashlita
McIntyre, Abigail
Medrano, Maya
Meiser, Benjamin
Meyer, Caroline
Mills, Odalys
Moore, Spencer
Mysinger, Wesley
Narvaez, Samantha
Ochoa, Mario
O'Keefe, Corey
Orynczak, Hannah Mae
Overturf, Nicholas
Pazdur, Haydin
Pennington, Lilly
Perez Robles, Gabriela
Peters, Megan
Pluemer, Elizabeth
Porteus, Maggie
Quaka, Karina
Rader, Kalli
Ramesh, Chetana
Rhodes, Brandon
Salzmann, Jack
Shaver, Samuel
Shively, Hailey
Silcox, Grace
Slaughter, Luke
Snow, Nicholas
Sullivan, Mattie
Troyer, Savannah
Tutton, Sara
Upton, Alex
Valente, Katia
Vaught, Bethany
Vear, Margaret
Wadley, Jennifer
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
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.
Vision
Transform health and foster wellness in individuals and society through education, discoveries, engagement and innovation.
Values
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.
Respect
For all individual’s safety, rights, dignity, and perspectives
Integrity
Because professional behavior reflects who we are Altruism
In service to the individual, community and organization
Accountability
To all those seeking care and providing care within our profession and health care systems
Collaboration
Leveraging collective input from all individuals
Passion
Commitment to lifelong learning, service, and community engagement
Leadership
Within the university, profession and community at large
Quality
Attainment of excellence in all we do
Diversity
Inclusivity in all endeavors
