Health Professions

Kayla Lass, '26

• Physical Therapy

The UW–La Crosse Physical Therapy program stands out for its mentorship and community. Professors truly invest in you as a person, creating lifelong mentors. Through research, national conferences, leadership opportunities, and diverse clinical rotations, the program prepares students to become well-rounded clinicians.

Seth Polfus, '25

• Physical Therapy

I believe the high-level education across disciplines makes the program stand out. Working now in a rural setting I see a little bit of everything, and coming out of school I felt prepared to provide quality care to whoever walked in the door, regardless of diagnosis.

Grace Rudek, '26

• Physical Therapy

UWL PT’s people set it apart. The faculty support your growth through mentorship in coursework, research opportunities, and hands-on experiences. This same support modeled by the faculty is reflected in the student community. Classmates challenge you, empower you, and grow alongside you in the journey to become a thoughtful clinician.

Makenna Carpenter, '26

• Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy program provides a truly authentic learning experience with a strong curriculum and diverse clinical and research opportunities. Faculty genuinely invest in students as both learners and individuals, fostering meaningful relationships beyond the classroom, while building a solid foundation for continued growth as clinicians.

Vanessa Mbuyi

• Nuclear Medicine Technology

People say bigger schools may have more opportunity, but I think UWL has those opportunities. And I’m able to keep the smaller classes, and I have the ability to talk to my instructor and go to office hours. Most of all, I’ve been able to keep the relationships I made as an undergraduate. And those connections have been really important.

Katie Hall, '26

• Physical Therapy

The UW–La Crosse Doctor of Physical Therapy Program truly embodies a “work hard, play hard” ethos. The tight-knit community, supportive faculty, and focus on academic rigor, research, and service have made my last three years here incredibly rewarding both personally and professionally!

Alexander Morgan, ’20, Tomah Health Rehabilitation Services Department.

• Tomah Health
• Occupational Therapy

“UWL gave me the knowledge and skills I needed to hit the ground running. The classes, hands-on learning and community-based parts of the program all prepared me to provide direct patient care and tailor that care to meet each person’s needs.”

Miranda Sibley

• Radiologic Science

UWL taught me to never give up, be passionate in your purpose, be adventurous, and never take anything for granted.

Hailey Carlson, occupational therapy student

• Occupational Therapy

"Having first-hand experience through this program makes us better at interpreting results and applying our own interventions. Hopefully, it will have a positive effect for patients down the road."

Maggie Cristoforo, occupational therapy student

• Occupational Therapy

"I’ve gone from just following instructions as an undergraduate to having a bigger role in planning and executing a research study as a graduate student. It’s empowering to have a say in the research process."