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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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Colten Brand and Shane Murphy

Colten Brand and Shane Murphy, both Health Professions students, presented "Minor Runners, Major Mishaps" at 30th Annual Adolescent Health Symposium on Tuesday, Feb. 11 online. This presentation aimed to facilitate a better understanding of the demands and consequences of running for children, the appropriate training load, and ways to mitigate the onset of overuse injuries.

Submitted on: Feb. 11

Megan Litster

Megan Litster, Health Professions, presented "Level Up Your Workshop Facilitation - Framing" at POD Live on Friday, Jan. 24 online. Litster co-presented with her colleagues from Brown and Princeton Universities. This was the first session in a four-part PODLive webinar series designed to help educational developers take their facilitation skills and strategies to the next level.

Submitted on: Jan. 24

Thomas Kernozek, Drew Rutherford, Sherwin Toribio, Hannah Jamie, Becky Heinert and C. Nathan Vannatta

Thomas Kernozek and Drew Rutherford, both Health Professions; Sherwin Toribio, Mathematics & Statistics; Hannah Jamie, Gundersen Sports Medicine; and Becky Heinert and C. Nathan Vannatta, both Physical Therapy; co-authored the article "Augmented Feedback Response Prediction by Peak Vertical Ground Reaction Force in Adolescent Female Athletes" in International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy published on Jan. 2 by North American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. This was Hannah Jamie's publication from her Sports Medicine residency research experience at UW-La Crosse within the La Crosse Institute for Movement Science (LIMS). The sports medicine residency is a partnership between Gundersen Sports Medicine and the UWL Physical Therapy Program sponsored by the Gundersen Medical Foundation. Co-authors were involved in the extensive data collection efforts, writing and mentoring over the one-year residency program.

Submitted on: Jan. 21

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, 2024

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, 2024

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2025 UW-La Crosse Physical Therapy - Occupational Therapy Career Fair

Thursday, April 3, 2025

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Registration deadline: Friday, March 21, 2025

Registration will be limited to the first 30 registrants.

 

2025 Career Fair Registration

Where: UWL Student Union - Bluffs Room

Programs represented:

Physical Therapy (DPT): approx. 45 students graduating Spring 2026

Occupational Therapy (MSOT): approx. 25 students graduating December 2025

 

Registration Fee: $275

Registration Submission:  Coming soon

Payment Submission: Coming soon

 

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