2028
CLASS OF
Physical Therapy Program
DPT White Coat & Oath Ceremony Saturday, July 11, 2026
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Hybl Center - Room 225
3:00 PM MDT
PT Faculty Abbott, Rebecca**
Magnusson, Dawn
Arms, Alyssa**
Malone, Daniel**
Bade, Michael
Manago, Mark**
Barella, Melissa*
Marker, Ryan
Canham, Lara
McDevitt, Amy
Christiansen, Cory
Mensah, Nia*
Dehne, Rebecca**
Mitchell, Megan**
DiGiacomo, David
Nordon-Craft, Amy
Gann, EJ
Palmer, Joe**
Garbin, Alexander
Pascoe, Mike**
Gisbert, Robyn**
Pascoe, Stephanie**
Graber, Jeremy**
Pontiff, Mattie**
Harris-Love, Michael
Rauzi, Michelle**
Harris-Love, Michelle**
Sawyer, Eric*
Hernandez, Meghan
Smith, Andrew
Hinrichs-Kinney, Lauren
Stevens-Lapsley, Jennifer
Jones, Molly*
Struessel, Tami
Judd, Dana**
Thornton, Wes**
Keefer, Rebecca
Van Zytveld, Chelsea**
Kriekels, Wendy
Webster, Lilly**
Lambert, Melanie*
Wiehe, Sarah*
Logan, Jennifer
Zaffarano, Bryce** *Hybrid Faculty **Residential & Hybrid Faculty
Program Greetings & Remarks
Dawn Magnusson, PT, PhD University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Associate Professor Section Director, Student Affairs Michael Harris-Love, PT, MPT, DSc, FGSA, FAPTA University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Program Director, Professor Associate Dean, Physical Therapy Education Dan Malone, PT, PhD University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Professor Director, Hybrid Pathway Jackie Berning, PhD, RD, CSSD University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Professor Chair, Health Sciences Department
Current Student Reflections
Elizabeth Ebbert, SPT President, Class of 2026-H
Kira Donohue, SPT President, Class of 2027-H Entering a Professional Program
Dawn Magnusson, PT, PhD
Introductions to the Class of 2028
Jeremy Graber, PT, DPT, PhD University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Assistant Professor, Hybrid Pathway
Oath
Recited by the Class of 2028
Class of 2028 Alvarez, Vanessa
McLaughlin, Mia
Berryhill-Worshek, Libby
Ottley, Finnley
Bocharova, Maria
Rivera, Daniel
Briggs, Natalie
Rivera, Sienna
Bruce, Mical
Rowley, Ashlee
Busby, Elizabeth
Salve, Alayna
Camacho, Sergio
Schlieper, Benjamin
Claycamp, Jaden
Smallwood, Ainsley
Dausch, Anna
Sopher, Lily
Davis, Leah
Tafoya, Alysha
Delgado, Desiree
Tansill, Katherine
Doyle, Jonah
Tourville, Elise
Harris, Spencer
Walker, Anne
Heins, Kelsie
Wildman, Matthew
Hill, Mahalie
Wingert, Sophia
Hokari, Tetsuzo
Woodard, Christa
Johnson, Rauchelle
Wright, Taylor
Kegley, Cody
Young, Jordan
MacArthur, Luke
Zacamolpa Vazquez, Heleny
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 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 We 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.
Core Values Respect
Passion
For all individual’s safety, rights, dignity, and perspectives
Commitment to lifelong learning, service, and community engagement
Integrity
Leadership
Because professional behavior reflects who we are
Within the university, profession and community at large
Altruism
Quality
In service to the individual, community and organization
To attain of excellence in all we do
Belonging Accountability To all those seeking care and providing care within our profession and health care systems
Collaboration To leverage collective input from all individuals
Foster access within the profession
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