Dr. Jamal Cort is a 2019 graduate from the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at USAHS and currently works as the Director of Rehabilitation and Associate Head Athletic Trainer for the Utah Jazz NBA basketball team. Like many physical therapists, Dr. Cort is dedicated to providing quality, evidence-based care to his patients, but he
Time management—how we choose to use and organize our time—is something many of us struggle with. Effective time management allows us to make the most of our day, accomplishing tasks more quickly and prioritizing those that will make the most impact. Different people need different effective time management strategies. If you’re a graduate student, you
Most physical therapists enter the field because we’re passionate about movement. We love to help others become as active and independent as possible. But what happens when we develop issues with mobility? What happens when we are no longer able to—or simply no longer wish to—provide direct patient care? Luckily, there are all sorts of
Physical therapy and occupational therapy are both rehabilitative disciplines that require hands-on work—leading many people to believe they are interchangeable. However, each profession varies greatly. When deciding which career is right for you, it’s important to know the characteristics between occupational therapy vs physical that set these two roles apart. How is Occupational Therapy different
Your bachelor’s degree is behind you (maybe far behind you), and you’ve decided to go back to school for your graduate degree. That’s exciting! Are you ready for the journey ahead? Know that, while grad school will certainly have its stressful moments, it will also be a fun, productive, and rewarding chapter of your life—and
The University of St. Augustine San Marcos campus held its second annual Research Day event on August 19, 2019. There were 16 student posters and one faculty poster presentation, followed by four faculty platform presentations. Students, faculty and staff mingled over food and drinks while weaving through the room full of posters. Students were eager
“What is the purpose of your life?” That was the resounding question asked by the guest speaker at the inaugural Presidential Distinguished Lecture at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Vice Admiral Forrest Faison III, M.D. presented “Global Health and the Role of the U.S. Navy” to students and faculty at the St.
Dr. Thom Warner to Present at ELC Dr. Thomas Warner, Campus Director and DPT Program Director in Dallas, was selected to present at the 2019 Educational Leadership Conference. His presentation is titled The Leadership Compass: Navigating the Way within the Academy. Congrats, Thom! PNASD Keynote Speaker Melanie Logue Dr. Melanie Logue, Director of
American Cancer Society Holds Fundraiser, USAHS students exceed donation expectation. University of St. Augustine students from the San Marcos campus participated in the Carlsbad-Encinitas Relay for Life event on June 22, 2019. At the Relay for Life Carlsbad-Encinitas, the USAHS team, AdapPT and MOTivate, successfully beating its goal of $1,000 and raised $1,175!! The
At age 20, Dr. Blaise Bourgeois was on his way to be the first in his family to graduate from college. Then, life happened. He started a family young and decided to drop out of school to focus on his family and start working. With his father’s influence as a lifelong firefighter, Dr. Bourgeois decided
For professionals working to improve the health of their communities, it is important to study best practices from around the world. One of the ideal places to learn from is Italy, which the World Health Organization ranks as one of the top health care systems. Add that to its desirability as a tourist location and
At 12:30AM, on Saturday, June 15, 2019, while most of us are tucked in our beds, Assistant Professor Todd Bourgeois, PT, DPT, PhD will embark on an 83-mile journey from Bimini to Florida. He’ll be making that journey on a paddleboard. What is Crossing For a Cure? “The Crossing For A Cure is a long-distance