Elizabeth (“Beth”) Fain, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is an occupational therapy educator who earned her Doctor of Education degree in 2014 from USAHS. In April, she was presented with the Roster of Fellows Award, one of the most prestigious honors given by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). “It’s kind of like a lifetime achievement award,”
In the aftermath of the 2018 shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, occupational therapists across the state discussed in earnest how they could expand their services in schools to identify and help troubled teens earlier. “I’m a mother and an OT, and I know that our scope of practice includes mental health,”
For her capstone project in USAHS’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program, Jessica Morgan (now “Dr. Morgan”) had planned to volunteer at a transitional housing facility in Denver, where she would explore the role of occupational therapy in helping the homeless population. But like many of her classmates, she had to re-envision her project when
With her kids all grown up, Tina Belanger wanted to do something for herself and focus on her personal and professional development. As an experienced nurse with a history of working in various health settings, she started searching for Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree programs. When she got a call from the University
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 soccer player on his high school’s team when a knee injury sidelined him and required physical therapy for rehabilitation. “That experience as a high school athlete really inspired me to
Award presented to Dr. Lucas Pratt, from San Diego, for his commitment to professional development and achievement in the advancement of the clinical practice of physical therapy. San Marcos, CA, January 29, 2018—The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is proud to honor alumnus Lucas Pratt, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, FAAOMPT, with the
Award presented to Dr. Nicola Varveris, from Naples, Florida, for her commitment to professional development and achievement in the advancement of the clinical practice of physical therapy St. Augustine, FL, December 22, 2016— The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is proud to honor alumna Nicola Varveris, PT, DPT, MSPT, MBA with the
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy Alumna, Iraq Veteran, and Eating Disorder Survivor, Dr. Theresa Larson, Publishes Warrior Dr. Larson’s memoir is an ultimate success story which chronicles her own challenges with body image issues at home and on the battlefield and is written with the hope and desire to
1996 Stephen Elam – In December, my wife, Penny, and I had our third child, Abraham. In March he had heart surgery and is doing well. I still work at Lynchburg College in Virginia in its Doctor of Physical Therapy program. I am now working on a Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in
Congratulations to Teresa Hornick, SPT. Teresa was the recipient of the First USA Healthcare Journalism Award given by Dr. Paul Mackarey. Below is her winning submission. In November of each year, our nation celebrates two nostalgic days of remembrance: the birthday of the United States Marine Corps (November 10th) and Veterans Day (November 11th). Both are