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Leading up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on what Dr. King stood for and how we can learn from his teachings. Going forward, try to study non-violent self-practices that foster positive behaviors – move your body, stretch, eat healthy, and…

Judi Schack-Dugré, PT, DPT, MBA, EdD, Director of Clinical Education for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, has been selected to serve on the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) Leadership Academy’s (ALA) Oversight Committee. ACAPT is dedicated to excellence in physical therapist education programs as a whole and…

This holiday season, UF at Work recognized faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond to ensure the success of our departments, colleges and the university. Matt Walser was among those featured who have truly made a difference this year. Below are testimonials from PT faculty who have…

Anne and Rolf Kuhns Over the summer, Rolf and Anne Kuhns made a major estate gift to the Department of Physical Therapy, expanding on the endowed chair and the scholarship fund they established in 2006. “We recognized, both of us, that our experience at the University of Florida was…

Welcome all to the Fall Edition of the Gator PT. I hope you are doing well and that this upcoming holiday season will be one of joy for you and your family. As we begin looking ahead towards the new year, I want to glance back at the positive outcomes…

Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges, students in the UF Doctor of Physical Therapy program continue to adapt and overcome the obstacles that come their way with some exciting new opportunities to partner with community organizations. When businesses started closing in March, the Community Health REACH group paused…