Class of 2027-R Oath Ceremony Program

CLASS OF

2027 Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:00 PM MDT  CU Anschutz Medical Campus Education 2 South-1102 (Auditorium)

Abbott, Rebecca**

Lambert, Melanie*

Arms, Alyssa

Logan, Jennifer

Bade, Michael

Magnusson, Dawn

Barella, Melissa*

Malone, Daniel**

Bilyeu, Catherine

Manago, Mark**

Canham, Lara

Marker, Ryan

Christiansen, Cory

McDevitt, Amy

Dehne, Rebecca**

Mensah, Nia*

DiGiacomo, David

Nordon-Craft, Amy

Gann, EJ

Palmer, Joe

Garbin, Alexander

Pascoe, Mike**

Gisbert, Robyn**

Pascoe, Stephanie**

Graber, Jeremy*

Sawyer, Eric*

Harris-Love, Michael

Smith, Andrew

Harris-Love, Michelle**

Stevens-Lapsley, Jennifer

Hernandez, Meghan

Struessel, Tami

Jones, Molly*

Thornton, Wes*

Judd, Dana**

Webster, Lilly**

Keefer, Rebecca

Wiehe, Sarah*

Kriekels, Wendy

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

Makayla Callender, SPT

Entering a Professional Program

Catherine Bilyeu, PT, DPT, PhD

Introductions to the Class of 2027

Dana Judd, PT, DPT, PhD

Oath

Recited by the Class of 2027

President, Class of 2025

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

University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Associate Professor Section Director, Student Affairs

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

Passion

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

Commitment to lifelong learning, service, and community engagement

Integrity Because professional behavior reflects who we are

Leadership

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

Within the university, profession and community at large

Quality Attainment of excellence in all we do

Diversity 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