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DPT Students Participate in National Multiple Sclerosis Society Ride!!!

 

 

 
DUKE DPT  - "A storied history of excellence embodies the physical therapy program at Duke University"
 
 

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Duke DPT is proud to announce that Katie Lyn Beasley and Rachel Groff (Class of 2011) have been slated to the APTA’s National Student Assembly Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.  Katie Lyn and Rachel are candidates for the positions of Secretary and Nominating Committee respectively.  Within the APTA, the National Student Assembly serves as the governing body for all PT and PTA students. Numerous Duke students have served on the Assembly in the past, and we hope that Katie Lyn and Rachel will have the opportunity to continue the legacy. Duke DPT wishes both of them the best of luck on this exciting professional endeavor.
 

Congratulations Dr. COOK! - The AAOS Public Relations Oversight Group (PROG) has chosen Dr Cook's review study, The Impact of Glycemic Control and Diabetes Mellitus on Perioperative Outcomes after Total Joint Arthroplastyfor a consumer press release from the July 2009 edition of JBJS. Co-authors on the study include Dr Milford Marchant (lead), Dr Michael Bolognesi (Senior), and Dr Nick Viens

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The research mission of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Duke University is to develop high impact basic science, clinical science, social science, and translational research programs to advance the practice of physical therapy and improve the physical function, health, and quality of life of our patients.  While building on the existing strengths and assets at Duke, the goal is to evolve the focus and breadth of our research activities towards an integrated and interdisciplinary program to ultimately develop the best models of clinical practice.
 
Our goal is to develop high-impact translational research programs in the clinical, basic, and social sciences that will advance the practice of physical therapy and improve the physical function, health, and quality of our patients. We believe that research is a fundamental part of developing the best educational programs and advancing clinical practice.
 
Objectives: 
 
  • Develop investigator-initiated research programs that generate new knowledge in the basic, clinical, and social sciences.
  • Develop collaborative, interdisciplinary research programs that bridge scientific discovery and physical therapist practice.
  • Support, develop, and advance physical therapist faculty for careers in research.
  • Create a scholarly environment in which physical therapist students will learn to translate clinical and research evidence into physical therapist practice.
  • Develop a DPT/PhD program to train the next generation of physical therapist researchers
  • Develop leaders in research who are recognized locally, nationally, and internationally and who will impact future health policy.
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