Healthcare encompasses many roles with increasing median pay, particularly in advanced practice and licensed clinical careers.1 Several healthcare jobs offer six-figure median wages, including those of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants and nurse practitioners.2,3,4 There are many high paying healthcare jobs available, from roles focused on diagnosing and prescribing to hands-on rehabilitation. Graduate health sciences programs
Rhonda James is celebrated by colleagues at the St. Augustine campus for her 35-year career at USAHS. When Rhonda James began working with University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) founder Dr. Stanley Paris in 1991, the St. Augustine, FL institution was a four‑person nonprofit known as the Institute of Graduate Physical Therapy, located
When Nia Hidalgo, DNP, RN, CHSN, CPHRM, CPHQ, HACP, CHCPMP, discusses her nursing journey, she does it the same way she approaches her work—open, practical and centered on helping others move forward. A 2020 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) alum of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and new member of the
The path to a career in sports physical therapy (PT) is rarely linear. For many, it’s a winding road full of hard work, setbacks and valuable lessons. For Daniel Hague, DPT, OCS, SCS, a 2020 graduate of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in
In recent weeks, many of you have raised thoughtful questions about the proposed federal changes to student loan programs and eligibility, particularly the Department of Education’s (ED) designation of academic programs as graduate or professional degrees, thereby establishing loan limits based on the degree designation.1,2 Understandably, these conversations have created confusion and concern among those
Mental illnesses are prevalent in the U.S. and globally. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that over one in five U.S. adults, approximately 59.3 million adults, or 23.1% of the adult population, were living with a mental illness.1 The severity of a mental illness can vary from person to person. Some individuals can perform
One afternoon in Austin, Texas, the squeak of rubber wheels replaced the familiar sound of sneakers on hardwood. Inside the gym, occupational therapy (OT) graduate students from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Austin campus lined up in specialized sports wheelchairs, passing a basketball back and forth as they learned to maneuver,
Could the open sea be the unexpected backdrop for self-discovery? For 17 Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) students and four faculty members at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) who will embark on a Royal Caribbean cruise, this adventure is sure to be transformative. Amanda Eaton, PhD, CCC-SLP, associate professor
Alesha Thomas, left, and Kelsey Ledezma-Rebollo, right, and her family in Santee on Feb. 4. Both women are both involved in a pro-bono clinic for parents with disabilities through the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos. Courtesy photo Originally published on The Coast News Group SAN MARCOS — Staff and students
For students pursuing careers in physical therapy (PT) and health sciences, it’s natural to assume that learning takes place primarily in classrooms, labs and clinics. However, sometimes the most meaningful growth happens far outside campus, such as on a mountain, through service to others, and by facing hard things head-on with courage. That’s where Evan
Originally Published on Forbes Inclusive play is often treated as optional. Something sweet but secondary. A reward after the “important” parts of the day are finished. For children, play is their main occupation. It is how they learn cause and effect, test boundaries, build social skills, and figure out how their bodies and minds work
If you ask Victor Louis, MBA, SPT, what defines his journey through his physical therapy (PT) graduate program so far, he’ll likely point to service, community and purpose. He finds ways to give back wherever he finds himself. Louis is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student at the University of St. Augustine for Health