Mercer University Department of Physical Therapy

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween! We have photos of 1st-years, 2nd-years, 3rd-years, faculty, staff, and even alumni and clinical partners all dressed up for the special day!

10/28/2025

Elevate - Accelerate - Specialize! Applications are Now Open through RF-PTCAS!

10/28/2025

Last Friday, students and faculty gathered to assemble and pack birthday boxes for children in foster care. This was an activity led by Mercer DPT’s Simon Society in partnership with the Foster Love organization to provide something special for kids in foster care on their birthday. We thank everyone for their contributions, participation, and support!

10/21/2025

Support Transformative Global Health Education: Vietnam Service-Learning Initiative

This December, a dedicated team of Mercer Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students and faculty from the College of Health Professions will travel to D**g Thap, Vietnam as part of a collaborative service-learning initiative with Mercer Engineering students and faculty.

Together, we will provide essential health services, including:

General Health Screening & Education
Diabetic Foot Screening & Foot Care
Prosthetic Design and Fitting
Pre-/Post-Prosthetic Examination & Training
Neurologic Physical Therapy Services at a Rehabilitation Hospital
Continuing Education for Local Rehabilitation Therapists
This initiative not only delivers critical care but also fosters cross-cultural learning and professional development for our students.

We are seeking financial support to help cover medical supplies and travel expenses. Your contribution will directly impact the lives of individuals in Vietnam and empower future healthcare professionals through hands-on global service.

🔹 Every dollar makes a difference.
🔹 Help us bring healing and hope across borders.

Make a gift today and be part of this life-changing mission.

Join me and make a gift to College of Health Professions Vietnam Service-Learning Initiative

10/20/2025

Thank you for supporting Simon Society’s Foster Love fundraiser!

Our community came together to raise $832 to support children in the foster care system! While our original goal was to host a Skateboard Build, we did not meet the minimum amount required to hold that specific event. The board of Simons Society has opted to redirect the funds toward a Birthday Box Build, another Foster Love initiative that will still allow us to come together as a community to put together gifts to celebrate children in foster care on their special day. This will take place on October 24th at 4pm in Davis 115. Students, faculty, alumni, and loved ones are welcome to attend.

If you plan to attend, RSVP using the link in the comments, so we have an accurate headcount for snacks and supplies.
Thank you again for your support and flexibility. We look forward to sharing photos and stories from the build soon!
Best,
Phoenix Jampol, President
Macy Frazier, Vice President
Simons Society

10/10/2025

Service-learning has been a hallmark of our program since its inception, and we are so proud of the work our students are doing!

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Service-learning has been an integral part of Mercer University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program since its inception.

10/09/2025

We want to give a big shout-out to the members of the Class of 2027 for their help in ensuring our October round of applicant interviews went off without a hitch last Friday! Our student volunteers are what make the interview experience here so special, and we could not do it without them!

10/09/2025

Congratulations to Macy Frazier, DPT Class of 2027! She has been awarded the Leslie F. Taylor Leadership Development Scholarship! This scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated engagement in, or a desire to be engaged in, the physical therapy profession on a local, regional, or national level.

10/09/2025

Congratulations to Noelle Senior and Michelza Mitchell, both members of the DPT Class of 2026. They were selected as this year's recipients of the Transformational Scholarship Award! Applicants for this award had to submit an essay discussing how the unique aspects/characteristics of their personal experiences or background have influenced them and how they will impact/transform the PT profession and patient care.

10/03/2025

Please consider contributing in whatever capacity you can to this amazing service event organized by Mercer DPT’s Simons Society in partnership with Foster Love to build and provide skateboards for children in foster care.

10/03/2025

Mercer’s Doctor of Physical Therapy students participated in the APTA Georgia's Student Conclave this past weekend, hosted on Mercer’s Atlanta campus.
Current students in the DPT Class of 2026 serve as elected officers of the APTA Georgia Student Focused Interest Network, a state position. Jack Lovendale and Michelza Mitchell both represent Mercer on the Student Focused Interest Network, leading the Student Conclave’s programming and organization.
Our students enjoyed networking with vendors and employers, while attending educational sessions and mock interviews with PT and PTA students from around the state! Additionally, students got to hear presentations from Dr. Daniel Dale (Faculty) and Dr. Tiffani Michel (Post-Professional residency alumni) throughout the day, and interacted with Dr. Laura Zajac-Cox and Dr. Tami Phillips to talk about post-professional opportunities!
Thanks to our students for representing our program so well at our state Student Conclave!

09/30/2025

Please consider contributing in whatever capacity you can to this amazing service event organized by Mercer DPT’s Simons Society in partnership with Foster Love to build and provide skateboards for children in foster care.