ASU Physical Therapy Students Win National Awards
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Posted By: Hija Chang on April 01, 2014 Students in Alabama State University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the College of Health Sciences will receive a Minority Scholarship Award from the Minority Scholarship Fund, which is supported by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). LaDarius Woods, Catrina Shaw, Emanuel Mugu and Quinard Webb will each receive $5,000. All four students will graduate in May. Shaw, a native of Dolomite, Ala., credits her adviser, Dr. Julian Magee, as well as the University, for giving her the tools she needed to qualify for the award. “This is a service-based award, and our curriculum is service-based. During our first year here, Dr. Magee told us about the award and the criteria to win; so, throughout my curriculum and career, I was preparing myself to apply for the award knowing that I really wanted to win it,” Shaw said. “ASU really prepared me for this opportunity.” Dr. Bernadette Williams York, associate dean of the College of Health Sciences and chair of the Department of Physical Therapy, said the students worked hard to achieve this national recognition. “The fact that all four of the students from ASU's Doctor of Physical Therapy program who applied for this scholarship award received it speaks volumes about the caliber of this professional program's students and faculty,” York said. “It clearly indicates that our program attracts and cultivates exceptional students who are destined to be leaders in the physical therapy profession.” The purpose of the Minority Scholarship Award is to acknowledge and reward demonstrated participation in minority affairs activities and services, the potential for superior achievements in the profession of physical therapy, appropriate display of professionalism as a future physical therapist and academic excellence. There are 220 accredited physical therapy programs in the country, and only eight are located at historically black colleges and universities. “Having the DPT program at the University allows our college to prepare students to practice in a variety of healthcare environments, especially in underserved communities,” said Steven Chesbro, dean of the College of Health Sciences. “One of our priorities is helping to close the gap in health disparities, which is a national issue. These students' contributions to service in underserved and underrepresented communities forms the basis of the Minority Scholarship Award and shows that our program is on the right track.” Shaw said the award provides wonderful opportunities for her and her colleagues. “I was really excited that I won the award, but I was even more excited to learn that all four of us who applied had won,” Shaw said. “I have learned so much in this program and the degree I will receive from ASU provides me with multiple avenues to multiple places… and I plan to pursue most of those opportunities.” For more information on the College of Health Sciences’ Doctor of Physical Therapy program, contact 334-229-4709 or visit the website. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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