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The UWL College of Science and Health's Science & Health News is published online in January and July for more than 11,200 alumni and friends of the college.

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Thomas Kernozek, Drew Rutherford, Sherwin Toribio, Hannah Jaime, C.N. Vannatta and Becky Heinert

Thomas Kernozek and Drew Rutherford, both Health Professions; Sherwin Toribio, Mathematics & Statistics; Hannah Jaime, Gundersen Sports Medicine; C.N. Vannatta, Physical Therapy (now with Gundersen Health System); and Becky Heinert, Physical Therapy (now with Winona State University); co-authored the article "Augmented feedback response by vertical ground reaction force in adolescent female athletes" in International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, which was accepted for publication by American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. Hannah Jaime was a resident with Gundersen Health System in the Sports Physical Therapy residency program. This project was a result of ongoing collaboration between the La Crosse Institute for Movement Science (LIMS) in the UWL Physical Therapy Program and Gundersen. Annually, residents participate in research through LIMS. CN Vannatta directs the research component of the residency.

Submitted on: Nov. 4

Amy Heath

Amy Heath, Health Professions, presented "An Overview of APEx Accreditation for Radiation Therapists and Medical Dosimetrists" at American Society of Radiologic Technologists Radiation Therapy Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Washington, D.C..

Submitted on: Oct. 1

Amanda Carpenter

Amanda Carpenter, Health Professions, presented "Guidance for Clinical Instructors in Successfully Educating Radiation Therapy Students" at American Society of Radiologic Technologists Radiation Therapy Conference on Monday, Sept. 30, in Washington, D.C..

Submitted on: Sept. 30

Shane Murphy

Shane Murphy, Health Professions, co-authored the article "The Effect of Stroboscopic Visual Disruption on Static Stability Measures in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructed Individuals" in The Journal of Clinical Biomechanics published on July 1 by Elsevier.

Submitted on: Sept. 26

Shane Murphy

Shane Murphy, Health Professions, was named Fellow of WiSys Grant Writing Academy on Sept. 12. The Academy is aimed at improving future external grant applications.

Submitted on: Sept. 26

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2024 UW-La Crosse Physical Therapy - Occupational Therapy Career Fair

Thursday, April 4, 2024

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Registration deadline: Friday, March 22, 2024

Registration will be limited to the first 30 registrants.

 

2024 Career Fair Registration

Where: UWL Student Union - Bluffs Room

Programs represented:

Physical Therapy (DPT): approx. 45 students graduating Spring 2025

Occupational Therapy (MSOT): approx. 25 students graduating December 2024

 

Registration Fee: $275

Registration Submission:  Deadline has passed

Payment Submission: Deadline has passed

 

UWL PT Student Professional Student Development Fund
The fund is used to support students to attend professional conferences, present research at meetings, offset costs for special educational experiences, and provide other resources for their professional development. Your participation in this event makes these opportunities possible!

Occupational Therapy Student Scholarship Fund
This fund supports several scholarships that are awarded to students prior to internships to help defray the extra costs associated with travel and moving for internships.   


Practice interviews:
Students are invited to practice their interviewing skills and seek advice from employers during practice interviews.  Please indicate your desire to participate in this activity by checking the box on the registration form.

Questions may be directed to Pete Amann at pamann@uwlax.edu