DOCTOR
Connecting Duke Physical Therapy alumni, students, faculty, clinicians, and friends
W. TODD CADE, PT, PHD, FAPTA Division Chief for the Duke University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
THE PROCESS OF SELF REFLECTION
Every January, millions of people engage in the process of self-reflection and make New Year’s resolutions. For example, lose weight, start exercising, drink less alcohol, or be a better partner or parent, to name a few. Some resolutions will stick; most won’t. But in the resolution process is a critical self-reflection and a desire to improve, at least in some areas. This January, the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy program must do its process of self-reflection as 2024 is the year that it will undergo the required 10-year accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
CAPTE is an accrediting agency that is nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the agency that provides accreditation for physical therapy education programs in the U.S.
According to the CAPTE website; accreditation is a process used in the U.S. to ensure the quality of students' education. In other words, accreditation is a process to determine the aspects of the DPT program that we are doing well and where we need to improve.
To be sure, this process started more than six months ago. It truly is a Herculean effort as every aspect of the program is critically evaluated and detailed, including the curriculum, budget, faculty qualifications, staff support, equipment and resources, space, and
governance. But the challenging part is that our team does most of the work through a detailed self-study report, frequently resulting in a 200-page document that the CAPTE review team combed through in assessing program quality and fidelity. In addition to the self-study, a rigorous 2-day onsite visit by the CAPTE review team is performed in March. The CAPTE reviewers will interview faculty, staff, students, and university leadership. This reaccreditation process is so vital that we have a mock onsite visit practice scheduled in February and have engaged the help of a consultant, Susan Deusinger, PT, PhD, FAPTA, former program director at Washington University in St. Louis, to aid us in this work.
As you read, the CAPTE self-study report has likely been finalized and successfully submitted. A special thanks to Tiffany Hilton, PT, PhD, program director, Joanne Farley, senior curriculum coordinator, and Allison Walls, curriculum staff specialist, for leading this arduous task. But in reflection, although complex, this process has and will help us as a program and division improve and provide better education and clinical experiences to our students, ultimately training smarter and more competent, socially aware, and compassionate practitioners that will lead our profession to new heights. This process has also helped us envision what we could ultimately accomplish. Even though our program is over 80 years old, CS Lewis once said, "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." Maybe equally as well noted by Frank Sinatra, “The best is yet to come.” And thanks to CAPTE (I think) for reminding us of that.
J. FARLEY
A. WALLS
A Tribute to Elia E. Villanueva
BY PATRICIA C. SMITH
Emy was an integral part of Duke's Physical Therapy Program for over 40 years, beginning as a student in the late 1950s and concluding with her retirement from the faculty in June 2001. She was a key contributor in transforming the Physical Therapy Program from a fifteen-month certificate program to a master's degree, and subsequently to the current Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
Those fortunate to be one of Emy’s student knows first-hand how passionate she was about teaching and sharing her deep knowledge and experience in anatomy, biomechanics and physical therapy. Emy’s enthusiasm, creativity and dedication to teaching continues to impact the lives of her former students and the thousands of patients they have treated. Her positive impact on the physical therapy profession is far-reaching and immeasurable.
As a teacher, Emy was unforgettable. She was demanding of her students while showing compassion and a deep caring for them as individuals. Emy strived for excellence in her work and expected the same from her students. She was committed to making sure that each of her students left Duke with an education that prepared them to make a difference in people’s lives.
Although we are deeply saddened by her loss, we are grateful for the opportunity to know Emy as a teacher, mentor, colleague and friend. We are all better for knowing her and are challenged to honor her legacy by striving for excellence in all that we do.
Obituary CaringBridge Funeral Recording
program news
Several of our faculty participated in a new School of Medicine restorative justice program, including Division Chief Dr. Todd Cade, Program Director Dr. Tiffany Hilton, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Tiffany Adams, and Director of Student Affairs Dr. Jeff Hoder.
Shifting the Paradigm: Restorative Justice as a Framework for Workforce Well-Being, is a year-long pilot program organized by the Office for Faculty and co-sponsored by the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Seven faculty groups were chosen, and each team participated in interactive classroom training through the fall to develop and implement restorative practices in their home units throughout the spring.
Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy faculty members Dr. Amy Pastva and Dr. Corey Simon have been appointed Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI) members and will help transform practices to improve patient outcomes in the musculoskeletal and surgical sciences. They will serve as faculty in DCRI’s Musculoskeletal and Surgical Sciences (MASS) Therapeutic Area, a unit with rich experience in both traditional and pragmatic clinical trials, observational studies, and secondary analyses. Dr. Steve George is the Therapeutic Area Lead for MASS. DCRI unites the clinical expertise and academic leadership of a premier teaching hospital with the capabilities of a full-service contract research organization.
To expand our Doctor of Physical Therapy Faculty Development Residency, we signed an agreement with Northeastern University to help prepare more highly effective PT professionals for faculty and administrative roles. The partnership extends Duke's rich academic expertise and leadership in credentialed residency and fellowship programs to prepare more PT professionals for academia. Duke DPT will facilitate orientation, mentoring, and assessment of Faculty Development Residents while collaborating with Northeastern faculty to deliver didactic modules that include classroom management, test writing, academic advising, higher education structure, educational assessment, accreditation, and academic service and scholarship.
In collaboration with the Duke Health Department of Rehabilitation Services, we have created a new Hybrid Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program for physical therapists who have earned their DPT degree and seek to advance their knowledge and skills. The program is now seeking applicants to be part of the new one-year program that launches in the fall of 2024. This is the first step in our efforts to expand post-professional residency and fellowship training opportunities to more clinicians through a new distance-based residency model.
DR. HILTON
DR. HODER
DR. PASTVA
DR. SIMON
faculty news
Division Chief Dr. Todd Cade was named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association. He presented Precision Rehabilitation in Cardiometabolic Disease: Of Mice and (Wo)Men at the Congdon Health Sciences Monthly Research Seminar at High Point University on September 15.
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Tiffany Adams shared an up-close view of a rare group of physical therapist educators as part of the Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Research Seminar Series on October 18, presenting PT Unicorns – Exploring the Lived Experiences of Black Female Physical Therapy Faculty in the U.S.
Dr. Laura Case was part of APTA’s Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy Research Summit October 19-21. The event was a thinktank-like gathering of experts discussing the topic of Precision Rehabilitation Research for Children with Neuromotor Conditions with goals of fine-tuning the meaning of precision rehabilitation research in pediatric physical therapy and promoting large-scale and multisite research related to advancing precision rehabilitation, among other objectives.
The American Physical Therapy Association chose Dr. Chad Cook for the Helen Hislop Award for Outstanding Contributions to Professional Literature. He was also honored with a 2023 Distinguished Lecturer award by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists' annual conference, held October 25-29 in St. Louis..
Dr. Derek Clewley chaired the AAOMPT conference, which engaged 700 in-person and virtual participants in October. In addition to overseeing daily conference events, he hosted morning fun runs around the city and moderated a panel discussion. In November, he was also elected as a delegate for APTA North Carolina.
The new editor-in-chief of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal, APTA’a flagship publication, is Dr. Steve George.
Dr. Adam Goode ’05 was promoted to Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery with tenure.
Co-Director of Clinical Education Dr. Jamie Greco was appointed to the Research Committee of APTA Academy of Education, which has a mission to inspire all PTs and PTAs in their roles as educators and to enhance the development and implementation of evidencebased education practices. Her three-year term began July 1.
Co-Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Director of Curriculum Dr. Katie Myers was appointed vice chair of internal affairs of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy’s new Clinical Education Commission. Last fall, the ACAPT Board of Directors announced a streamlined organizational structure which transitioned ACAPT’s work from its original nine consortia to four newly-established, integrated and collaborative Institutes
DR. ADAMS
DR. CLEWLEY
DR. GRECO
DR. MYERS
faculty news
With two of her colleagues, Dr. Amy Pastva presented the plenary session at the annual conference of the American Geriatrics Society titled, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: New Insights on an Evolving Geriatric Syndrome.” Dr. Pasta was featured in a Medscape news article, Heart Failure With Preserved EF: New Insights, Respect for Exercise?
Dr. Corey Simon received a promotion to Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Coordinator of Alumni Engagement Dr. Rosie Canizares ‘07 presented the poster “Interest in Psychological Services within the Dancer Population” on July 7, at the 41st Annual Performing Arts Medicine Association International Symposium.
Faculty development resident Dr. Courtney Jeffries completed the year-long Duke Health’s ADVANCE-Up ( Academic Development, Advocacy, Networking, Coaching and Education for Underrepresented Populations) program. The experience provided unique enrichment activities designed to focus on experiences underrepresented racial and ethnic faculty (UREF) encounter in academic medical centers. At Duke Health, ADVANCE-UP helps create a network of scholars that will enhance the sense of community among underrepresented faculty, foster timely promotion, and increase representation in leadership positions.
WELCOME NEW COLLEAGUES
Welcome to Administrative Assistant Ashley Barber, Staff Specialist for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Student Services Patrick Lester and new Faculty Development
Residents Dr. Jake Awruch and Dr. Rob Farrell.
DR. CANIZARES '07
DR. JEFFRIES
P. LESTER
DR. AWRUCH
DR. FARRELL
A. BARBER
research grants
DUKE DPT GRANTOR STUDY INVESTIGATOR
Dr. Steve George, PI
Dr. Adam Goode ‘05
Dr. Corey Simon
NIH (NIAMS)
Dr. Adam Goode ‘05, PI
Dr. Steve George
National Institutes of Health
$3.1 million award to identify a risk phenotype comprised of biological, psychological, and social factors for up to 450 patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty; this risk phenotype will then be used to predict the risk of chronic post-surgical pain so that novel risk stratification and treatment strategies can be developed and tested for effectiveness in this patient population.
The five-year project, Biomarkers to Advance Clinical Phenotypes of Low Back Pain (BACk), aims to identify a risk phenotype of biological, psychological, and social factors for up to 480 patients in the community with acute low back pain. The risk phenotype will be then used to predict the transition from sensitive acute to chronic low back pain.
Dr. Amy Pastva PCORI (PatientCentered Outcomes Research Institute)
Dr. Laura Stanley Pietrosimone ‘10
Dr. Chad Cook Yannick TousignantLaflamme
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
After a successful feasibility phase, this $29.9-million trial has been approved to progress to the main trial phase. TEAMS-BP (Telehealth-Enhanced Assessment and Management after Stroke-Blood Pressure) will determine whether remote blood pressure monitoring with cellular devices and tailored lifestyle coaching more effectively help reduce blood pressure and prevent secondary (another) stroke, especially among older adults, Black/Hispanic/other underrepresented adults, and/or adults with cognitive and/or physical disabilities, compared to in-person clinic management.
K23: Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award: Developing a Novel Clinical Care Model for Chronic Patellar Tendinopathy Utilizing Whole Person Healthcare.
$50,000 International Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment Grant to further study the Pain and Disability Drivers Model (PDDM) in a Cervical Population.
publications
DR. GEORGE
G. BULLOCK '17
M. CARVALHO '12
DR. COOK
If you have publications you'd like featured in our next newsletter, contact dptalumni@dm.duke.edu
Amy Arundale ’11, International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. Injury, Training, Biomechanical, And Physiological Profiles Of Professional Breakdancers
Lindsay Ballengee ‘11, Dr. Corey Simon, Trevor Lentz, Dr. Steve George, Clinical Trials. Partner Engagement For Planning And Development Of NonPharmacological Care Pathways In The AIM-Back Trial
Amanda Beaty ‘18, Anne Gross Davenport ‘18, Melissa Minniti ‘20, Dr. Amy Pastva, Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation. Relationship Of Age And Mobility Levels During Physical Rehabilitation With Clinical Outcomes In Critical Illness
Garrett Bullock ’17, Tim Sell, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. Up Front And Open? Shrouded In Secrecy? Or Somewhere In Between? A Meta-Research Systematic Review Of Open Science Practices In Sport Medicine Research
Garrett Bullock ‘17
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
Reporting Guidelines Used Varying Methodology To Develop Recommendations Poor Handling Of Continuous Predictors In Clinical Prediction Models Using Logistic Regression: A Systematic Review
BMC Medical Research Methodology. Sample Size Requirements Are Not Being Considered In Studies Developing Prediction Models For Binary Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise. Predicting Subsequent Injury After Being Cleared To Return To Work From Initial Lumbar Or Lower Extremity Injury Science and Medicine in Football. Assessing The Association Between On-Field Heading Techniques And Head Impact Kinematics In A Cohort Of Female Youth Soccer Players
Dr. Todd Cade, Journal of Translational Medicine. One Episode Of Low Intensity Aerobic Exercise Prior To Systemic AAV9 Administration Augments Transgene Delivery To The Heart And Skeletal Muscle
Marissa Araujo Carvalho '12, Ashley Lake, Medical Care. Evaluating Telehealth Uptake Among North Carolina Medicaid Beneficiaries With Musculoskeletal Conditions
Dr. Laura Case
JIMD Reports. Screening Data From 19 Patients With Late-Onset Pompe Disease For A Phase I Clinical Trial Of AAV8 Vector-Mediated Gene Therapy
Molecular Therapy. Phase I Study Of Live Depot Gene Therapy In Late-Onset Pompe Disease
Dr. Chad Cook, Jen Bent, Frontiers in Psychology. An Internationall Consensus Definition For Contextual Factors: Findings From A Nominal Group Technique. Kristen Crenshaw ’17, International Journal of Sports Medicine. Olympic Weightlifting Training For Sprint Performance: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
DR. CASE
DR. FAW '09
DR. HORN
DR. PIETROSIMONE '10
DR. POOLE
DR. COVINGTON '04
Dr. Chad Cook
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Minimally Clinically Important Differences In Hand Pain Intensity Numerical Pain Rate Scale) And RelatedFunction (Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire) In Women With Carpal tunnel Syndrome
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. Responder Analyses: A Methodological Mess
Spine. The Value Of Clinical Signs In The Diagnosis Of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy – A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis
Tara Widgins Dickson ’12, Eric Hegedus, Physical Thereapy & Rehabilitation Journal. Influences Of Financial And Workplace Factors On Physical Therapist Job Satisfaction
Dr. Tim Faw ’09, Nature Communications. Spinal Cord Repair Is Modulated By The Neurogenic Factor Hb-egf Under Direction Of A RegenerationAssociated Enhancer
Dr. Steve George, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal. PRISM – Pain Recovery And Integrative Systems Model: A Process-Based CognitiveBehavioral Approach For Physical Therapy
Cannon Hanebuth ’21, Caroline Bazemore ’21, Logan Couce ’21, Dr. Maggie Horn, Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes. Patient-reported Outcomes Measures In Physical Therapy Practice For Neck Pain: An Overview Of Reviews
Dr. Maggie Horn, Dr. Steve George, Arthroplasty Today. Do You PROMIS (Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System)? Physical Function And Pain Interference Scores After Total Knee And Hip Arthroplasty
Dr. Maggie Horn, Dr. Corey Simon, Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Innovations, Quality & Outcomes. Associations Between Management Pathway And Opioid Prescriptions For Patients Entering The Emergency Department With Neck And Back Pain
Corina Martinez ’06, Dr. Laura Stanley Pietrosimone ’10, Olivia Abdoo, Trent Forshey, Heather Myers. Journal of Athletic Training. Do Climate And Environmental Characteristics Influence Concussion Incidence In Outdoor Contact Sports? A Systematic Review
Dr. Katie Myers, Jody Thomas ’05, Journal of Physical Therapy Education. Facilitators And Barriers To Providing Clinical Education Experiences Through The Lens Of Clinical Stakeholders
Dr. Ashley Poole, Dr. Kyle Covington ’04, Journal of Physical Therapy Education. An Exploration Of Doctor Of Physical Therapy Students’ Belongingness In Clinical Education: A Validation Study
Dr. Ashley Poole, Eder Garavito, Brittany Jones, Tamara Klintworth-Kirk, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. Motor And Sensory Balance Deficits In Individuals Immediately After COVID-19, A Cohort Study
Dr. Corey Simon, Dr. Steve George, Trevor Lentz, Tyler Cope, Zachary Stearns, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal. If You Build It, Will They Come? Patient And Provider Use Of A Novel Hybrid Telehealth Care Pathway For Low Back Pain
fall conference review
October 2023 was once again a busy conference month for Duke DPT with various students, faculty, and alumni presenting.
APTA North Carolina Director of Communications Dr. Rosie Canizares ’07, Conference Programming Chair Dr. Marcus Roll ’11, APTA NC DEI Committee Member Dr. Gary Johnson with Bart Satterfield at Elon.
Third-year Miles Moore presented his platform at the APTA North Carolina Annual Conference.
Third-years Hope Reynolds and Shani Muller co-presented a platform presentation at the 2023 APTA NC Annual Conference.
Dr. Katie Myers was an IGNITE speaker at the 2023 Education Leadership Conference.
Dr. Kyle Covington ‘04 and faculty development residency graduate Colette Waddell presented a poster in Philadelphia.
Dr. Jody Feld presented a poster with Third-years Kayla Berezne and Razaan Fayyad in Elon, NC.
fall conference review
APTA North Carolina Annual Conference 2023
OCTOBER 14-15
ELON, NORTH CAROLINA
> Dr. Marcus Roll ‘11, Programming Chair
Educational Sessions
> Ben Ramger ‘19, Elizabeth Nixon – It’s More Than Just a Game: Non-Sports-Related Concussion
> Amanda Heath ’13, Val Adams ’18, Jeni Thornton-Jones – When Your Patient is Expecting: Pregnancy and Postpartum Training for the Outpatient MSK Therapist
> Amanda Health ’13, Zach Tally ’18, Justine Wiltsie – Sexual Health in Cancer Survivors
> Nick LeBlond ‘20, Kyle Stapleton, Matt Hillsinger – Unraveling the Magic Hands: An In-Depth Look at the Mechanisms Behind Manual Therapy
Platforms
> Miles Moore, Garrett Bullock ’17, Natalie Hosmer – Ball Size and Weight Effects on Throwing Kinematics and Kinetics in Youth Baseball Athletes
> Third-years Shani Mueller, Emma Kosbab, Erik Furseth, Maggie Pohl, and Hope Reynolds – Student Physical Therapist TeamBased Management of Fall Risk in an Older Adult: Case Report
> Third-years Alyssa Bush, Nikki Engel, Hannah Schauss, and Kimberlyn Hayes, and Dr. Derek Clewley – Student Physical Therapist Assessment and Management of Non-Specific Chronic Neck Pain Using a Multi-Modal Approach
> Angela Spontelli Gisselman ’11 – Physical Therapist Awareness of Diagnostic Imaging Referral Jurisdictional Scope of Practice: An Observational Study
> Joaquin Barrios ’03 – Standing Tibial Inclination Measures Correlate with Tibiofemoral Peak Contact Forces During Gait
Posters
> Dr. Ashley Poole, Karlyn Green, Sam Green –Survive or Thrive? A Study of Post-Operative Resiliency in Patients with Advanced Heart Failure (THRIVE-HF)
> Tyler Mullen ’21, Karlyn Green – Medical Complexity in a 21-Year-Old Patient: A Case Report
> Third-years Kathi Nevismal, Brad Hudson, Sara Yuen, Jordan Jaklic, and Jordan Barnett and Elizabeth Nixon – Physical Therapy for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy: A Reflective Case Report
> Third-years Abby McGowan, Grant Dunaway, Sarah Boone, Gabrielle Stanley, Anne Jacobs – Student Physical Therapist Team-Based Management of Post-Stroke Gait and Endurance Recovery: A Case Report
> Third-years Kayla Berezne and Razan Fayyad, Dr. Jody Feld – Impact of 5-Day Intensive Goal-Directed Rehabilitation Program for a Sub-Acute Stroke Survivor: Case Report
> Third-years Abbrianna Robert, Lauren Schaeffer – Student Physical Therapy Management of Chronic Stroke with ShortTerm High-Intensity Training (HIT): A Case Report
2023 Education Leadership Conference
OCTOBER 13-15
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Educational Sessions
> Dr. Katie Myers, IGNITE speaker – Solving Real World Challenges of PT Clinical Education: Perspectives from Programs and Clinical Sites
> Moyo Aremu-Cole Tillery ‘11 – Clinical Instructor Perspectives of Successful and Unsuccessful Strategies Addressing Student Professional Behavior Issues
> Lexie Wright ‘06 – Clinical Instructor Perception of Clinical Readiness in a Hybrid Educated Doctor of Physical Therapy Student Make a Space for ALL: Equity Focused Teaching and Assessment Strategies for Diverse Learners
> Dr. Jamie Greco, Tara Widgins Dickson ‘12 ACAPT Education Research Committee Study Implications: Examining Barriers and Solutions to Promote Education Research
> Paul Salamh ‘07 – Ethical AI in Health Professions Education: Co-Creating an Ethical Framework to Ensure Responsible AI Use
fall conference review
> Mary Snyder Shall ‘78 – Advancing a Culture of Research in Physical Therapy Programs
> Dr. Jamie Greco – Has the Partner"ship" Sailed? Exploring the Anchors for Academic and Clinical Relationships in DPT Education
> Tara Widgins Dickson ‘12 – NEDIC Next Steps: Developing Opportunities to Increase Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Physical Therapy
> Sara Forsythe Tomaszewski ‘07 – The Clinical Reasoning Trajectory: A Tool to Guide Learning
> Allyson Sutkowi-Hemstreet ‘14 – Beyond the Binary: Empowering Physical Therapy Educators to Create Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Students and Faculty
> Dr. Kelly Reynolds, Dr. Jeff Hoder, Colette Waddell – Promoting Equity in Assessment in Physical Therapy Education: Background Strategies, and a Case Study
> Angela Spontelli Gisselman ’11, Eric Hegedus –Shared DPT Program Leadership- How to Empower Faculty and Improve Performance in Healthcare Professional Programs
> Dr. Tiffany Adams – Exploring the Lived Experiences of Black Female Physical Therapy Faculty in the United States
> Melissa Hildebrand Scales ‘08 – Educational Technology & Pedagogy: Improved Student Outcomes in the Physical Therapy Classroom
> Dr. Tiffany Adams, Allyson SutkowiHemstreet ‘14 – DEI-Related Curricular Content in Entry-Level DPT Education Platforms
> Dr. Kyle Covington ’04, Dr. Maggie Horn, Jeff South – Assessing Pre-admission Physical Therapy Clinical Observation Hours & Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) Student Academic: A Retrospective Quality Improvement Analysis
> Matt de Ruig ’06, Paul Salamh ‘07 – Surveying Holistic Admissions: A Qualitative Study Across Six Different DPT Programs
> Melissa Hildebrand Scales ‘08 – What We Have in Common: Using the Humanities for Interdisciplinary Essential Conversations with Caregivers
> Zachary Rethorn – Development, Content Validity, and Reliability of the Physical Therapy Social Determinants of Health Survey
> Sean Gallivan ‘94 – Multi-institutional Validity Assessment of the Student Clinical Instructor Performance Instrument (SCIPAI)
> Dr. Kelly Reynolds – The Best Yes: Finding Support on Your Terminal Academic Degree Journey Posters
> Dr. Kyle Covington ’04, Colette Waddell, Dr. Ashley Poole – Measuring Belongingness Among DPT Students
> Kim Dao ’06 – Effectiveness and Preferences of Active Learning Strategies in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Neuroscience Course
> Bridget Ripa Eubanks ‘13 – Do Gender-Related Characteristics Impact Female Faculty Career Progression in Academic DPT Programs?
International Association for Dance Medicine and Science
OCTOBER 14-15 COLUMBUS, OHIO
> Ashley Lea ‘21 – Beginning with the End in Mind
> Jessica Fulton Waters ‘14 – Healing the Heel Cord: A Multi-Disciplinary Combined Approach to Tendinopathy Management Foamtastic Fitness: Using Foam Rollers for Core Strengthening Exercises and More (poster)
> Garrett Bullock ‘17 – Injury Surveillance and Management Programs in Dance: A MultiFaceted Approach
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists 2023 Conference
OCTOBER 25-29 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
> Dr. Derek Clewley – Opening Remarks
> Dr. Chad Cook, Distinguished Lecturer Presentation – Matching Manual Therapy Interventions to IASP Dominant Pain Mechanisms
> Cody Mansfield ’14, Ken Kirby ‘06 – How to Make a Bad Presentation
> Cody Mansfield ‘14 – “I Feel the Need for Speed” How to Perform an Impactful Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis in Under a Year, From Just an Idea to Being Published
alumni news
LAURA HENDERSON BOOSE ‘15
Duke Physical Therapy Alumni Association President
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
First off, we are excited to welcome the Duke DPT class of 2026! We would love to wish them luck as they embark on their DPT journey.
Secondly, we would like to congratulate Dr. Steve George, who was recently named the next editor of the Physical Therapy Journal. Dr. George has a decorated research career focusing on MSK pain disorders, and we are excited to see how his expertise will continue to contribute to the field of physical therapy.
Additionally, we want to congratulate Dr. Todd Cade for being named a Fellow of the APTA. The FAPTA is the highest honor for APTA members reserved for those therapists who have continued to provide leadership and advocacy for the physical therapy profession for over 15 years. Dr. Cade continues to serve as inspiration for all of us, and we are proud to have him as our Division Chief.
Finally, Duke is introducing a new Hybrid Orthopaedic Residency Program now accepting the first round of applicants. This program strives to extend advanced clinical education to those who don’t have the access to participate in a traditional program. This residency will combine online education with onsite intensive trainings throughout the year.
Thanks again for everything you guys do to make Duke DPT one of the best programs in the country. GO DUKE!!
Forever, Duke
P.S. Hope you can make it to the 2024 Duke Physical Therapy Alumni & Friends Reception on February 15 at CSM in Boston!
THANK YOU TO OUR ALUMNI DONORS! GIFTS RECEIVED JULY 1 – DECEMBER 15, 2023
Jill Kaplan Andreyuk ‘98
Robert Bahr '75
Lisa Banco ‘89
Bob and Judy Bartlett
Andrea Behrman ‘80
Marcy Ann Boughton ‘98
Kerrie Boyle
Coleen Boyle
Mildred Brickler ‘81
Rosie Canizares ‘07
Christina Cesarz ‘19
Sharon Geer Coplai ‘84
Tawnie Kei Crowe ‘11
Jennie Culpepper
Janet Dal Santo
Cassandra Deitrick ‘15
Marth Ellsworth ‘70
Nancy Frank
Colleen Kennedy Greene ‘04
Jan Gwyer
Avis Hull
Kelley Kubota ‘94
Alan Lee ‘94
Elizabeth Browning Lincoln ‘87
Sean Mahaney ‘99
Kevin Mark ‘81
Lei Fujitsubo Mark ‘82
Suzanne Martin ‘70
Courtney Williamson Matthews ‘16
Elizabeth Foster Neuder ‘94
Ellen Petri ‘96
Heather Purdin ‘97
Anita Kari Rinehart ‘11
Jenn Riven ‘03
Sylvia Sabia ‘74
Antonia Tartaglia Schantz ‘60
Lorraine Shelton-Gaines ‘78
Kathy Shipp
Melissa Joy Simon ‘89
Carol Patton Tift ‘73
Neetu Shah Trivedi ‘03
Salvador Villaneuva
Contributions can be made in memory of Emy Villanueva to Duke University’s Gift Fund by indicating her name in the comments. Click here to make your gift today. Alternatively, checks can be made out to DPT Fund, with a designation in Emy’s name, and mailed to Duke University, Alumni Development and Records, P.O. Box 90581, Durham, NC 27708-0581.
alumni news
Tassy Rufai ’12 and Mike Sola ’18 were both recipients of Forever Duke Awards in recognition of their excellent volunteer
Several Duke DPT alumni were successful in the APTA North Carolina elections: Marissa Araujo Carvalho ’12 will become the Director of Payer Relations election, Mandy Jones Hyslop ’10 will serve on the Nominating Committee and Erik Carvalho ’11 and Bridget Ripa Eubanks ’13 will be on the Delegation.
Kira Battle Bullock ’18 is on the congress programme committee that will shape the scientific programme for World Physiotherapy Congress 2025.
APTA North Carolina awarded the Leadership Excellence Student Scholarship to Morria Heilman ’23.
Anne Gross Davenport ’18 was the keynote speaker for the Oregon Institute of Technology Doctor of Physical Therapy Program White Coat Ceremony and gave the speech "The Crooked and Winding Path."
The American Physical Therapy Association selected Alan Lee ’94 to receive a Lucy Blair Service Award.
Rachel Meyers ’21 was a keynote speaker for the International Rock Climbing Research Association Congress in conjunction with the World Championships in Switzerland.
Hector Vazquez Muñiz of Telemundo did an interview with Jonathan Nunez ’23.
On Waves, the official podcast of APTA Michigan, Allyson Sutkowi-Hemstreet ‘14 discussed practicing authenticity in the clinic with our patients, coworkers, students, and more.
On December 13, Moyo Aremu-Cole Tillery ’11 co-presented the APTA North Carolina webinar The Collaborative Model of DPT Clinical Education.
Dashaé Smallwood '21 spoke on the APTA video Building Your Brand.
If you have news you'd like featured in our next newsletter, please e-mail dptalumni@dm.duke.edu
CLASS OF 2013 REUNION
by Pat Ward ‘13
The Duke DPT Class of 2013 celebrated their 10-year reunion during the last weekend of September. Classmates travelled from all over the U.S. to attend. While it felt like no time had passed, a lot of changes have happened in that time. As a group, we've progressed our careers, started families, and travelled the nation and the world. It was exciting to see the growth of our Duke family, and with all of the toddlers running around, we probably should open a daycare! We spent time touring the campus and new educational buildings, hanging out in Durham at the old stomping grounds, enjoying homecoming events and Duke Football, and of course we had to drop in on one of the finest establishments in the Triangle area: Shooters. We are fortunate to have had the opportunity to develop lasting friendships from our time at Duke. We look forward to future gatherings, and we are excited about the growth and development of the Duke DPT program.
service to Duke.
Dora Gosselin ’05 received the Olive V. Wortman Service Award from APTA North Carolina.
student happenings
The DPT Student Inclusion Committee and DEI hosted a culture week this semester, including a Cultural Potluck.
Celebrating Halloween!
Third-year Abby McGowan presented a poster at the APTA North Carolina Annual Conference.
Third-year Abbrianna Robert presented a poster at the 2023 APTA NC Annual Conference.
Third-years Sara Yuen and Kathi Nevismal presented a poster in Elon, North Carolina.
We welcomed 103 new students during orientation this year.
student news
Two DPT students were chosen to serve on the APTA North Carolina Student Special Interest Group Board: Third-year Alyssa Bush is vice chair and APTA core ambassador, and Second-year Said Mendez is director of communications.
Third-year Abby Gibson was interviewed on episode 14 of APTA Acute Care Acute Conversations Podcast.
This year’s recipients of the Duke DPT Student Excellence Scholarships are:
> Third-years: Razan Fayyad, Brenna Hammer, Shani Mueller, Beautiful Reed, and Lauren Schaeffer
> Second-years: Erica Block, Bryan Tanigawa, and Mackenzie Wilbert
APTA North Carolina awarded the Advocacy Student Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year to third-year Emma Kosbab for her demonstrated legislative advocacy for the physical therapy practice through leadership, service, and other efforts.
First-years Lytzy Hernandez, Li Chen, and Holly Mackenzie Brown were selected to receive 2023 Rizing Tide Foundation Crest Scholarships. They are pictured here with Rizing Tide Selection Committee Member Moyo Aremu-Cole Tillery '11 and 2022 Rizing Tide Foundation Crest Scholar second-year Said Mendez.
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Class of 2025 Committee and Academy Leaders for the 2023-2024 academic year
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Gabby Lakes, Claire DeBoer, Victoria King, and Jordyn Parks
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Aliyah McDonald, Dana Oakes, and Nadège Koua
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Julianna Hom and Awah Bodunrin
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Gabby Lakes and Victoria King
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Joy Senkungu and Kayla Walker
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Emma Velez
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Chante Pettiford and Josh Wounderly
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Said Mendez and Alex Caspary
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Mason Dukes and Kristen Springer
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Emma Velez
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Aruna Priya and Laura Tan
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Allison Hinish and Mack Wilbert
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Timothy Chang
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Katie O’Reilly
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Madeline Koontz and Sarah Stokes
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Michelle Metzger and Mack Wilbert
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Hannah Zhao and Michelle Su
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TIMOTHY CHANG CLAIRE DEBOER
MASON DUKES ALLISON HINISH
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VICTORIA KING NADEGE KOUA
GABRYELLA LAKES SAID MENDEZ MICHELLE METZGER
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CLASS OF 2025 COMMITTEE AND ACADEMY LEADERS
CHANTE PETTIFORD ARUNA PRIYA JOY SENKUNGU KRISTEN SPRINGER SARAH STOKES
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