MEET THE STUDENT CHALLENGERS!

Cheer them on at OPTA’s Annual Conference on Friday, April 22, from 5-6 p.m. at the Columbus Renaissance Downtown Hotel. All are welcome to watch!

The Ohio State University

Charlotte Thurnauer Timothy Rethorn Rachel Stewart Mary Montalto

There are 139 DPT students between the 3 classes.

100% of the program (all 139 students) are members of the APTA.

Since 1955, OSU has graduated over 2,500 physical

therapists.

Ohio University

Kelsey Biller Kelsey Venis

Kaitlyn Krizman Kalyn Renner

When someone's phone goes off during class, they are obligated to bring in snacks for the class the next time that class meets.

Each year, Ohio University Physical Therapy sends students on an interdisciplinary medical trip with other Ohio University students

to Botswana to provide healthcare services to patients and education to healthcare providers.

Students serve the Athens, Ohio community through many outlets through events such as Athens Kidfest, Parkinson's

exercise groups, Stroke support group, and free gait evaluations, just to name a few.

Cleveland State University

Matthew Burnett James Flis

Adam Miller Nick Eberhardt

We volunteer at the Free Clinic and Care Alliance of Cleveland, providing pro bono service to patients.

Located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, in

very close proximity to major healthcare systems.

Annual white coat ceremony for students prior to starting clinical education.

University of Dayton - 1

Kim Parent Elizabeth Cox Kelly Clancy

Jennifer Westover

There are at least two redheads in every class.

Our program director owns over 1,000 comic books.

A 3rd-year has already started his own company (www.slapwraps.net - check it out).

Sinclair Community College

Michael Miller Jessica Cates

Shannon Simpson Stephanie Rogers

OPTA's October (Physical Therapy Month) School of the Month.

We have two campuses, Dayton and Mason.

We are a competitive entry program.

Mount St. Joseph University

Camille Chiappone Shelly Pohl

Sammy Harrigal Lauren Cain

OPTA School of the Month during February.

We have a probono clinic elective for 2nd year students to participate in two different semesters

We have an opportunity for students to travel to

the Netherlands for an elective during the summer of the 3rd year

University of Cincinnati

Matthew Gingras Logan Siemer Daniel Meyer Bryan Vranic

We have an annual service trip to Cancun, Mexico every year!

We had our first student complete a clinical rotation

abroad this semester in Italy.

Our first time pass rate on the NPTE is 98%

Youngstown State University

Drew Snyder Douglas Flamino

Ryan Guy Jennifer Parpart

YSU started Penguin PT, a student and faculty run pro bono physical therapy clinic, in conjunction with the Midlothian Free

Health Clinic to service the uninsured and underinsured in Youngstown and the surrounding communities.

We are big advocates for PT as 100% of first year students attend

Advocacy Day.

We are located in Youngstown, Ohio, home of Mill Creek Park. At over 4,400 acres, Mill Creek is the second largest metropolitan

park in the country (bigger than Central Park).

University of Toledo

Matt Koziol Anthony Baumann Deborah Moseley Heather Goodwin

The University of Toledo Physical Therapy Program is competing in the OPTA Student Volunteer Challenge.

Our program director is the chief delegate of Ohio for the

OPTA.

PT Pub Night is our favorite night of the month.

University of Findlay

Alex Rospert Nikki McCoy Amanda Pye

Jillian Swartzentruber

Our program is a 3+3 program.

We take a group of students on a PT mission trip to Nicaragua each year to provide pro bono services to the

locals.

We offer a 6-week pro bono neuro clinic for third year students to treat.

Walsh University

Shantil Dickerson Abbey Schory Andrew Junak

Stephen Ely

The DPT program at Walsh University offers award winning faculty who are leaders in contemporary strategies for

teaching and learning physical therapy.

The students and faculty feel that there is a “Walsh difference,” it may be our character, our professionalism,

our clinical excellence, or our strengths in scholarship/evidence based practice.

Walsh DPT program develops PT professionals who

embrace healthcare challenges and become change agents to strengthen and serve the future of physical therapy.

University of Dayton - 2

Megan Saunders Gabbi Whisler

Safiyeah Shalash Hana Goubeaux

We have 6 “name twins” in the 1st year class.

Our program director works with three NBA teams.

We accidentally let a kitten loose in the cadaver lab last semester.

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