What are White Coat Ceremonies and Why are they Significant? Near the end of their fourth term, walking to the beat of inspiring songs they’ve chosen together, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) take the stage. As a group, they recite the Hippocratic Oath for physical therapists. Then faculty members help each student, one by one, don a short white lab coat as a symbol of their readiness to enter the clinical world. Once they are wearing their coats, the students each receive a pin with the USAHS crest. A support person chosen by the student—a parent, significant other, or friend—has the honor of fastening the pin. “The white coat is a symbol of purity, professionalism, and ... Continue Reading
College of Health Sciences
Preventing and Preparing for Catastrophic Athletic Training Injuries
By Rick Bahr, BS, NREMT, founder, president, and CEO of WMI Global, LLC, which provides risk management, safety, emergency/sports medical, ... Continue Reading
What Can Athletic Trainers Do with an EdD?
By Jeremy Howard ’17, a Certified Athletic Trainer at Ave Maria University and adjunct professor in the Athletic Training program and ... Continue Reading
School of Nursing
What Does it Mean to Specialize in Nursing Informatics?
Nursing informatics has become a critical part of our healthcare system. As hospitals and facilities increasingly adopt healthcare ... Continue Reading
Opportunities for Nurses with Advanced Degrees
Opportunities for Nurses with Advanced Degrees By Melanie D. Logue PhD, DNP, APRN, CFNP, FAANP, Senior Family Nurse Practitioner Program ... Continue Reading
College of Rehabilitative Sciences
Riding the Waves of Innovation
Finding the perfect wave, slotting into the barrel, avoiding a major wipeout—these might seem like the biggest tests a competitive surfer ... Continue Reading
Breaking Ground: Rehabilitation Robotics
Dr. John Colaneri’s ties to the military run deep. His grandfather served in the Pacific theater during World War II, two of his uncles are ... Continue Reading
Alumni Spotlights
USAHS Alumni Success Spotlight: Dr. John Kelley
Dr. Jonathan Kelley knew he wanted to go into physical therapy for a career as early as high school. The Gainesville, Florida, native was a ... Continue Reading
Sharing My Success: Up and at ’Em
The more complicated the physical therapy patient, the more rewarding the treatment strategy for Lisa Cecil, a 1999 Master of Physical ... Continue Reading
