At a key transition point in their studies, occupational therapy students across all USAHS campuses participate in a meaningful ritual, witnessed by family and friends. The OT pinning ceremony marks the end of the classroom portion of their studies and the beginning of their fieldwork. For Residential MOT and OTD students, this happens in their fourth term, and for Flex, in the seventh term.
A longstanding tradition in OT practice, the pin celebrates the diversity of practice areas, the client-centered nature of our practice and the values of our profession.
“It’s an opportunity for faculty to acknowledge our students’ transition from classroom learning to clinical learning,” says Mary Zadnik, ScD, MEd, OTR/L, director of the entry-level OT programs on Read more
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Bachelor of the Arts, Education, University of Kentucky
Research Interests
Neurologic Rehabilitation
Psychology in health care
Areas of Expertise
Neurologic Disorder
Dr. Melissa Green joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences as a full-time instructor for the Flex Program in 2018. She is currently teaching in the neuromuscular curriculum.
Prior to joining the University, Dr. Green worked as a physical therapist at Brooks Rehabilitation for 9 years, primarily in the outpatient division, however obtained experience in the inpatient rehab, skilled nursing and the mobile therapy settings treating multiple patient populations during this time. Dr. Green pursued a specialization in neurologic rehabilitation, including completion of a neurologic residency program with the Brooks Institute of Higher learning in 2014 and earned a board certification specialization in neurologic physical therapy (NCS) in 2015. Dr. Green also served as the Outpatient Neuro Program Coordinator within Brooks for 4 years. She currently continues to treat individuals with neurologic disorders in the outpatient setting.
Dr. Green is a 2009 graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She also has a background in student athletic training at the University of Kentucky which she found to be a very valuable asset to her career path. She is passionate about neurologic recovery and is excited to share her professional experiences as well as facilitate learning amongst students in the program. She is a member of the APTA , FPTA, and the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (ANPT).
