Graduate students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Misericordia University recently presented their capstone research projects at the 3rd Annual Student Research Symposium: Current Research in Physical Therapy in Insalaco Hall.
The 45 students will have their doctorate degrees awarded to them at the 6th annual Misericordia University Winter Commencement Ceremony. The student researchers presented their work before an audience of clinical instructors on subjects that focused on musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders.
The two-day symposium in November provided participants with specific learning objectives on 12-student research groups that addressed topics such as meniscectomy, chronic pain, posture, ACL reconstruction, cerebral palsy, international learning experiences and more. It also included discussions on the subject matter. Each participant earned continuing education credits for completing the symposium.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Misericordia University is a 6½-year professional program in which students receive a bachelor's degree and a doctor of physical therapy degree. Undergraduate students complete the requirements for their bachelor's degree during their first 3½ years of study in programs like biology, business administration, health care management, psychology, sport management, and more. Students accepted into the Misericordia program as first-year students are guaranteed to progress into the graduate program as long as they are in good academic standing.
Misericordia also accepts transfer students into the doctoral program. Academically qualified students with a bachelor's degree can complete the doctorate degree in three years.
For more information about the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Misericordia University, please call (570) 674-6400 or log on to www.misericordia.edu/pt.
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Graduate students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Misericordia University recently presented their capstone research projects at the 3rd Annual Student Research Symposium: Current Research in Physical Therapy. Participating in the program, first row from left, are Katie Kuzminski, Nanticoke, Pa.; Levi Erb, Mertztown, Pa.; Cheyne Kulessa, Toms River, N.J.; Rachel Stitt, Nescopeck, Pa.; Kimberly Gottshall, Palmyra, Pa.; Julia Blaskiewicz, Honesdale, Pa.; Lindsey Machemer, Robesonia, Pa.; Kasey Mastellar, Benton, Pa.; Emily Hullings, Sandyston, N.J.; Breanne Phillips, Muncy, Pa.; Amanda Machey, McAdoo, Pa.; Chelsea Bonetti, Massapequa, N.Y., and Frank Santarsierno, Dunmore, Pa.; second row, Laurie Brogan, P.T., D.P.T., C.E.E.A.A., G.C.S., assistant professor; Kelley Moran, P.T., Ed.D., D.P.T., A.T.C., C.S.C.S., associate professor; Maureen Rinehimer, P.T., M.S., M.H.S., assistant professor; Daniel Kelleher, Alyssa Rodzewich, Freeland, Pa.; Nicolette Ruffler, Manalapan, N.J.; Jessica Armillay, Old Forge, Pa.; Morgan Romesberg, York, Pa.; Melissa Cummiskey, Marlton, N.J.; Bridget Comiskey, Carmel, N.Y.; Jacqueline Kochmer, Clifford Township, Pa.; Heather Fritz, P.T., D.P.T., assistant professor, and Kristen Karnish, P.T., M.P.H., G.C.S.; third row, Richard Haydt, P.T., D.P.T., O.C.S., M.T.C., F.A.A.O.M.P.T., associate professor; Brittany Luzik, Halifax, Pa.; Amanda Lee, Turnersville, N.J.; Rachel Brooks, Shillington, Pa.; Jessica Campbell, Benton, Pa.; Nicole Korgeski, Dunmore, Pa.; Sarah Starzec, Tunkhannock, Pa.; Joseph Layman, Binghamton, N.Y.; Victoria Mihal, Wyoming, Pa.; Marielle Bertram, Dubois, Pa.; Rebekah Bisset, Bloomsburg, Pa.; Mallory Loughman, Tamaqua, Pa.; Emily Barnable, East Rockaway, N.Y.; Susan Barker, P.T., Ph.D., professor and chair, and Wilton Remigio, D.Sc., assistant professor; fourth row, Steven Pheasant, P.T., Ph.D., associate professor; Zachary Bottone, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Jared Hunt, Dillsburg, Pa.; Dennis Halpin, New Hartford, N.Y.; Andrew Tucker, Lansford, Pa.; Nicholas Lombard, Shavertown, Pa.; Thomas Gottstein, Drums, Pa.; Anthony Grasso, Old Forge, Pa.; Brandon Stone, Thompson, Pa.; Kyle Freeman, Massapequa Park, N.Y.; Jeffrey Taylor, Dallas, Pa.; Jomar Farrales, Jenkins Township, Pa.; Bryant Barnhart, Apalchin, N.Y., and Nicole Evanosky, P.T., D.P.T., assistant professor.
