Class of 2028-H Oath Ceremony Program

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