Class of 2027 Oath Ceremony Program-Hybrid

CLASS OF

2027 Saturday, July 12, 2025 3:00 PM MDT  University of Colorado Colorado Springs Hybl Center - Room 225

Abbott, Rebecca**

Magnusson, Dawn

Arms, Alyssa

Malone, Daniel**

Bade, Michael

Manago, Mark**

Barella, Melissa*

Marker, Ryan

Bilyeu, Catherine

McDevitt, Amy

Canham, Lara

Mensah, Nia*

Christiansen, Cory

Nordon-Craft, Amy

Dehne, Rebecca**

Palmer, Joe

DiGiacomo, David

Pascoe, Mike**

Gann, EJ

Pascoe, Stephanie**

Garbin, Alexander

Sawyer, Eric*

Gisbert, Robyn**

Smith, Andrew

Graber, Jeremy*

Stevens-Lapsley, Jennifer

Harris-Love, Michael

Struessel, Tami

Harris-Love, Michelle**

Thornton, Wes*

Hernandez, Meghan

Webster, Lilly**

Jones, Molly*

Wiehe, Sarah*

Judd, Dana**

Zaffarano, Bryce**

Keefer, Rebecca Kriekels, Wendy

Lambert, Melanie* Logan, Jennifer *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

Elizabeth Ebbert, SPT President, Class of 2026-H Garrett Lutz, SPT Vice President, Class of 2026-H

Entering a Professional Program

Dawn Magnusson, PT, PhD

Introductions to the Class of 2027

Michelle Harris-Love, PhD, PT University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Associate Professor, Hybrid Pathway

Oath

Recited by the Class of 2027

Aguilar, Denisse

Lopez, Ashley

Arellano, Taylor

Marshall, Tessa

Bailey, Carrie

May, Jordan

Berblinger, Tayler

McDermott, Cassandra

Brown, Micah

Mercado, Jose

Christman, Amy

Montgomery, Isaac

Clemens, Hannah

Rhodes, Luke

Craghead, Remington

Rose, Christopher

Crocker, Chase

Schrag, Noah

Donahue, Kira

Schultz, Adrianna

Fliss, Hannah

Somontan, Kayla

Gallegos, Marissa

Taylor, Karli

Hamill, Avery

TerHaar, Lydia

Hollenbeck, Ryan

Tse, Jeremy

Hotchkiss, Nicole

Van Marter, Brett

Jalovick, Benjamin

Vazquez, Karina

Johnson, Rauchelle

Villegas, Carly

Kimler, Alysha

Williams, Izaac

Lee, Olivia

Zaremba, Joanna

Lennen, Katelyn

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