UF Doctor of Physical Therapy

11/19/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Pettegrew! 🎉

We are excited to share that Dr. David Pettegrew was honored last night with the College of Health Professions “Advisor of the Year” Award at the Faculty Recognition Dinner!

Dr. Pettegrew provides exceptional support, guidance, and mentorship to our students, and this recognition is truly well-deserved! Well Done David! 👏💛🖤

11/19/2025

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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We are thrilled to share that our Director of Clinical Education for the Traditional Program, Dr. Stefanie Anderson, was honored last night at the Faculty Recognition Dinner as the 2025 recipient of the Sharon Milligan Faculty of Excellence Award!

We are so proud of Stefanie and all of the dedication, passion, and hard work she brings to our program every single day. Please help me congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition! 👏💛🖤

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

💪 Our Pro Bono Physical Therapy Program is in full swing!
Twice a week, students meet at the Koehler Fitness Complex for 30–45 minute sessions designed to help them learn, grow, and give back.

Over 8 weeks, participants receive personalized care from our DPT students and supervision of licensed physical therapist faculty.

It’s hands-on learning that benefits everyone — our students, faculty, staff, and community. 🧡🖤

11/05/2025

When life gives you oranges… you practice debridement! 🍊😄

Weekend PTA-to-DPT Bridge students putting their integumentary skills to work — sterile fields, precision, and lots of learning!

11/04/2025

We ❤️ BunBun! Our favorite therapy bunny hopped over to the Nursing Department this week to spread some extra comfort, calm, and cuddles. 🐰✨
We are so grateful for opportunities like this that support student mental health and wellness across campus. Thank you, Dr. Schroeder, for sharing BunBun’s snuggles and helping brighten the day for our future nurses. 💛🧡

Oiler Nation is always better with a little hop-iness! 🐾💚

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the DPT Department!!

10/31/2025

Please join the OPTA Northwest District for the University of Findlay Student and Clinician Research Forum on Feb. 5th, 2026. This evening includes University of Findlay DPT student research poster and platform presentations, as well as PT & PTA clinician platform presentations.

We are currently accepting abstracts for research or case study platform presentations. A platform presentation is a 15 minute oral presentation supplemented with a powerpoint. Submissions from all practice settings are welcome.

Please submit your abstracts to: Robyn Wilhelm, PT, DPT wilhelmr2@findlay.edu by October 31, 2025.You will be notified of your presentation status by November 26, 2025.

Guidelines for submission can be found at: https://www.ohiopt.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1998648&group=

Mark Your Calendar - Event Details

Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

Today we welcomed the Shriners Children’s team to campus for our Pediatric Healthcare Series event, “The Burn Spectrum: Healing Through Teamwork.”

Former patient Casey Zechman shared his inspiring story, and experts from Shriner's Hospital at Dayton Children’s Hospital — Lori Boerger, MSW, LSW, CM; Amanda Fields, MSN, RN; and Kim Perkins, PT, DPT, CBIS — spoke about burn care, recovery, and the power of teamwork in healthcare.

Students from UF, Owens CC, and Rhodes State in PTA, DPT, and Social Work programs joined us to learn and collaborate.

A huge thank-you to our speakers — and to the local Shriners who attended and supported the event. We appreciate you! 🙌🧡

10/30/2025

Congratulations to Ky Pak, a 2nd year student in our Weekend PTA-to-DPT Bridge Program, who recently presented at the Kentucky Chapter of the APTA.

Ky was part of a presentation titled: Hands-On/Lab: Manual Therapy Panel Dry Needling, Cupping, BFR, Electro Modalities, etc.

We are proud of your dedication, leadership, and commitment to advancing the field of physical therapy. Keep shining, Ky! 🧡🖤

10/30/2025

Congratulations to faculty member Dr. Mario Baker for his election to the Ohio OTPTAT Nominating Committee! Dr. Baker has been very busy attending meetings and conferences this month. 👏👏