PTAA CO-PRESIDENTS a letter from the

We are honored to have been elected as your Co-Presidents of the CU Physical Therapy Alumni Association (PTAA) and thank our predecessor, Dr. Tim Loar, for his service. His leadership during a pandemic was remarkable and it is with gratitude that we continue to serve our fellow alumni. Of course, we cannot succeed alone and are inspired by our fellow board members’ creativity and dedication. This year, we welcome our newest board member Cynthia Huang, DPT ‘16.

The PTAA is proud of our accomplishments over the past year. We have engaged with current PT students at a variety of in-person and virtual events, including panel discussions, annual ceremonies, social and networking events, and mentorship opportunities. Our newest mentorship opportunity is the FirstUp Program, which connects first-generation students with first-generation alumni. As always, we are overwhelmed by the generosity of our alumni, who have continued to contribute to student scholarships through the CU Physical Therapy Program Scholarship Fund and through the CU School of Medicine.

We have much to look forward to in 2023! Our PTAA-sponsored event will be a complimentary alumni reception at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in San Diego, California (February 23-25, 2023). We look forward to seeing many of our alumni, faculty, and students on Friday, February 24th at the Omni Hotel. This fall, we will celebrate the PT Program’s 75th anniversary and invite you all to save the date for the Gala on October 6th. More information to come!

We invite all alumni and current students to connect with the CU Physical Therapy Program and our alumni association. We are always seeking new board members to serve on and help shape the PTAA, with terms starting in July. If you are interested in joining the board, mentoring current PT students, or participating in future events, please contact Margie O’Rourke at marjorie.orourke@cuanschutz.edu.

We are humbled and thankful to have the opportunity to serve such a distinguished group of alumni, students, faculty, and colleagues. We anticipate a very engaging and successful 2023!

David Bruton, DPT ’21 Co-President CU Physical Therapy Alumni Association

Roybal, DPT ‘10 Co-President CU Physical Therapy Alumni Association