Class of 2027 Oath Ceremony Program-Hybrid

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Hybl Center - Room 225 CLASS

Saturday, July 12, 2025

3:00 PM MDT  University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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

Dawn Magnusson, PT, PhD

University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program

Associate Professor

Section Director, Student Affairs

Kevin Laudner, PhD, ATC University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Professor

Dean, Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences

Jackie Berning, PhD, RD, CSSD

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Professor Chair, Health Sciences Department

Dan Malone, PT, PhD

University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program

Professor Director, Hybrid Pathway

Current Student Reflection

Entering a Professional Program

Introductions to the Class of 2027

Oath

Elizabeth Ebbert, SPT

President, Class of 2026-H

Garrett Lutz, SPT

Vice President, Class of 2026-H

Dawn Magnusson, PT, PhD

Michelle Harris-Love, PhD, PT

University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Associate Professor, Hybrid Pathway

Recited by the Class of 2027

Aguilar, Denisse

Arellano, Taylor

Bailey, Carrie

Berblinger, Tayler

Brown, Micah

Christman, Amy

Clemens, Hannah

Craghead, Remington

Crocker, Chase

Donahue, Kira

Fliss, Hannah

Gallegos, Marissa

Hamill, Avery

Hollenbeck, Ryan

Hotchkiss, Nicole

Jalovick, Benjamin

Johnson, Rauchelle

Kimler, Alysha

Lee, Olivia

Lennen, Katelyn

Lopez, Ashley

Marshall, Tessa

May, Jordan

McDermott, Cassandra

Mercado, Jose

Montgomery, Isaac

Rhodes, Luke

Rose, Christopher

Schrag, Noah

Schultz, Adrianna

Somontan, Kayla

Taylor, Karli

TerHaar, Lydia

Tse, Jeremy

Van Marter, Brett

Vazquez, Karina

Villegas, Carly

Williams, Izaac

Zaremba, Joanna

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

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