Virginia Commonwealth University offers one of the premier Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs in the country. Located in the newly furnished College of Health Professions building, the program provides students with easy access to state-of-the-art clinical and research facilities.
Donor gifts create two clinical skills labs for students.
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CHP simulation lab upgrades raise the bar for PT and OT training
When they stepped into the simulation lab on the second floor of the College of Health Professions this fall, physical and occupational therapy students found it had undergone considerable changes. Thanks to a $108,000 allocation from the Higher Education Equipment Trust Fund, it now features a more immersive, hands-on training environment that reflects the evolving demands of modern health care.
Duppen driven to improve mobility and independence for people with Parkinson’s
When Chelsea “CJ” Duppen PT, DPT, PhD began treating patients in rural North Carolina, she was one of only two clinicians in her county trained to handle neurologic diagnoses.
APTA honors VCU alum for excellence in academic teaching
Anne Lorio, DPT, Ph.D., a 2001 graduate of VCU’s physical therapy masters program, was already nervous in the moments before delivering a graduation address to her physical therapy students at Georgia State University earlier this year. The call she received before taking the stage made the moment even more memorable.