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DOE Proposal Could Undermine Physical Therapy Workforce

The U.S. Department of Education’s Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee has recommended reclassifying the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree as a graduate degree rather than a professional degree. The same reclassification would impact other clinical professions,…

Expanding Cancer Care

 

From Premature Babies to Aging Adults: Using Data and Clinician Insights to Deliver Better Rehabilitation Care

At first glance, the work of Assistant Professor Matt Miller, PT, PhD, and postdoctoral fellow Tiana Nguyen, PhD, OTD, couldn’t be farther apart. Miller studies how to improve rehabilitation for older adults, especially those living with cognitive change. Dr. Nguyen focuses on the earliest days of…

Class of 2028 White Coat Ceremony

Join us to celebrate our newest UCSF/SFSU Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2028&nbs

Exploring the Interplay of Body Composition, Chronic Disease and Health Care Access

Kristine Godziuk, PhD, joined the UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science in August, bringing with her a diverse background in occupational therapy, obesity research and rehabilitation science. She started her career in sports medicine, helping people prevent…