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UNC Division of Physical Therapy

The Division of Physical Therapy values an organizational culture that balances team commitment and personal/professional autonomy.

"The UNC-Chapel Hill Division of Physical Therapy is dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in Physical Therapy within the context of Physical Therapy professional education, direct clinical services to the public, and interdisciplinary research. Our interdependent model of research, education, and clinical services prepares leaders who will improve the quality of life of individuals and their communities. Faculty/student collegiality, respect for diverse contributions, interdisciplinary collaboration, open communication, entrepreneurial spirit, and excellence are all important to fostering this culture."

12/09/2025

The Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Lab, led by Louise Thoma traveled to Chicago in October to share their research at the American College of Rheumatology Convergence Meeting. Two third-year DPT students were able to attend thanks to support from their Rheumatology Research Foundation Preceptorships. Experiences like these continue to strengthen our community of scholars and future clinicians.

12/06/2025

Deadlines are coming up soon! Check out our website to learn more about each of our residency and fellowship programs.

12/02/2025

Last month, Sarah McAuliffe PT, DPT, FAAOMPT presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists in Reno, Nevada!

Sarah, Katie Zisk PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, and Kristina Griffin PT, DPT, FAAOMPT led a breakout session titled "It Depends and I Don't Know: Fostering Comfort with Ambiguity in the Classroom and Clinic" for attendees.

Sarah presented a case report poster on a patient initially referred for a clavicle injury who presented with suboccipital pain and dizziness after a bicycling accident.

We’re grateful for her commitment to excellence and growth in PT education!

11/30/2025

Join us this Wednesday for Coffee & Connections! Chat with faculty, hang out with fellow students, and recharge before we enter the final push toward finals.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from UNC DPT! We are thankful for all of our staff, faculty, and students today and every day. Have a wonderful holiday! 🦃 🩵

11/23/2025

Dana McCarty recently published a paper characterizing current infant massage practices in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and identifying variability in approaches among neonatal therapists. You can check it out using the link in our bio.

11/18/2025

Last week, our OT and PT students came together for an IPE (Interprofessional Education) case discussion—diving into where our disciplines differ, where they overlap, and how we can deliver better patient-centered care together.

By sharing perspectives, challenging assumptions, and exploring each profession’s unique lens, students gained a deeper understanding of how collaborative practice leads to stronger outcomes for the people we serve.

11/13/2025

What’s new with UNC DPT Faculty:

An exciting new publication was recently released with Dr. Louise Thoma, PT, DPT, PhD, as the senior author, in collaboration with Dr. Astia Allenzara, MD, MSCR, as the first author. Dr. Allenzara, is a rheumatologist and a strong collaborator with Dr. Thoma. Together, they investigated the utilization and timing of rehabilitation services for patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, a group of autoimmune diseases which can impact function. They found service utilization occurred nearly two years after the initial diagnosis. This highlights a potential gap in care for patients with Myositis.

11/10/2025

Meet: Audrey Czejkowski, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS!

Audrey is a proud alumna of UNC's DPT program and credits much of her confidence as a new graduate to the education she received from Neuro STEP UP.

Neuro STEP UP, building off the original MS STEP UP program (est. 2008), is a two-year track focused on neurodegenerative diseases like MS, Parkinson’s and ALS.

This program exists thanks to the generous support of Angela Rosenberg and Marty Rosenberg, who endowed the track in 2019 and continue to fuel the next generation of neurologic physical-therapy leaders.

Today, Audrey is giving back to the profession as a residency coordinator, adjunct instructor, and inpatient rehabilitation clinician. She continues to mentor future PTs while providing exceptional care to patients on their recovery journey.

11/06/2025

What’s new with UNC DPT Faculty:

An exciting new publication by Dr. Mike Lewek and team who investigated how combining real-time feedback with a powered ankle exoskeleton helps boost forward propulsion during gait.

Congratulations to Steven A. Thompson! This was Steven's first first-author publication. He is a PhD student in Dr. Lewek’s ReGaiN lab and is doing his PhD through the Biomedical Engineering Department.

11/03/2025

Meet Dr. Katie Zisk, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT!

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Zisk to the UNC Division of Physical Therapy as an Assistant Professor, where she will be teaching Evidence-Based Practice I. Joining the UNC community has long been a dream of hers, and we’re excited to have her expertise and enthusiasm enriching our program.

Welcome to Carolina, Dr. Zisk — Go Heels! 🐏

Address

321 S Columbia Street
Chapel Hill, NC
27514

Telephone

+19199664708

Website

https://www.med.unc.edu/healthsciences/physical/academic-programs/residencies/, https://www.med.unc.edu/healthsciences/p

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