Fri Dec 3
Jennifer Farran, an academic advisor for the School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, is the first CHPS’ staff member to complete all three levels of the Student Success and Advising (SSA) Certificate in the Advisor Track. “I want to congratulate Dr. Farran for completing this rigorous professional development program,” said Jeffrey Stout, founding director of the School of Kinesiology and…
Fri Dec 3
The Human Gross Anatomy (HGA) Laboratory, located on the second floor of HS I, has long been an integral part of clinical training for students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Through outreach efforts, lab leaders are helping other learners in the community become better healthcare providers by inviting them to come take a closer look…
Tue Nov 30
Lana Gidusko, an academic support coordinator in the School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, was honored at the UCF vs. USF football game last week for her positive impact on student athletes. At the conclusion of each semester, Athletics asks student-athletes about their courses, advisors and professors who they would like to see as Campus…
Wed Nov 17
When patients enter the UCF Physical Therapy Clinic, Liana Perez-Hernandez is the first smiling face they see. As the medical secretary for the public-facing clinic, she makes sure things run smoothly and patients have a great experience. Learn more about Perez-Hernandez and her role in the college.â¯â¯ How did you come into your role in the college? Perez-Hernandez:…
Wed Nov 17
For nearly 15 years before coming to UCF, Jacqueline Towson served in the Georgia and Texas public school systems as a speech-language pathologist and an early childhood special education teacher; and later, as an administrator of those programs. As rewarding as that work was to her, she wanted to do more to help as many children as…
Tue Nov 9
On Sunday, five physical therapists from Nemours Children’s Health teamed up with UCF Go Baby Go to build two adaptive toy cars for children with mobility impairments. The cars will help the children navigate the world in a new way that was not accessible to them before. The event was made possible thanks to a generous donation…
Mon Nov 8
A new Ph.D. in Kinesiology was approved by the Florida Board of Governors Nov. 4, making it the first Ph.D. program in the College of Health Professions and Sciences. The program builds on 10 years of successful program history from when the program was a track in Exercise Physiology within the Doctor of Education program…
Fri Nov 5
A new Human Gross Anatomy/Neuroscience course in the College of Health Professions and Sciences will give undergraduate students the unique opportunity to learn about the human body and all of its systems through use of cadavers. The use of the cadavers is especially important to understanding the functions of different systems in the body, and…
Tue Nov 2
Rocio Velasquez, a master’s student in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, has been named as a recipient of an American Speech-Language Hearing Foundation Minority Scholarship. The $5,000 scholarship was provided by the charitable organization of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, the professional organization representing speech-language pathologists (SLPs), audiologists and supporters of the field…
Mon Nov 1
An art exhibit at the Lake County Museum of Art recently featured the talents of individuals on the autism spectrum. Spectral Evidence, which is in its fourth year, was made possible through a partnership between the museum and the UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. The exhibit concluded its three-week run this past weekend. The…
Mon Nov 1
Every year, thousands of UCF grads walk off a stage with bulbs flashing and brimming with excitement as they begin the next chapter of their lives. Thanks to the global pandemic, the last few years have included mostly metaphorical walks for the graduates. But even though COVID-19 may have waylaid their commencement celebrations, it has…
Fri Oct 29
Since 2012, Amy Buford has been a staple in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders as an undergraduate academic advisor, working with undergraduate students to ensure they are on track to graduate, while also taking full advantage of all the opportunities available to them in the College of Health Professions and Sciences and the University of Central Florida. Learn more about…
Wed Oct 27
Visiting a healthcare professional can be a nerve-wracking experience for patients. It can be more challenging when the patient may not understand what the healthcare provider is saying to them. Limited health literacy is the number one risk factor for poor health outcomes, according to research published in the Archives of Public Health. This is…
Wed Oct 27
A new memorial scholarship in UCF Athletic Training honors David Cassidy, one of the co-founders of the athletic training program and a long-time supporter of the program and its students. Established by his family and a UCF colleague, Dr. Kristen Schellhase, the current director of the athletic training program and a mentee of David’s for many years, the…
Mon Oct 25
Daniela Berrios â15 â17MA was recently selected as a Distinguished Early Career Professional by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, the national organization for the profession. In addition to the award, she recently became certified as a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS), a rigorous designation for speech-language pathologists to obtain. There are currently 36 LSLS registered…
Fri Oct 22
The 21 new inductees of UCF’s Scroll and Quill Society represent a broad spectrum of academic expertise, such as fiction writing, artificial intelligence, police-community relations, nursing and terrorist recruiting tactics on social media. The Scroll and Quill Society celebrates faculty members who for at least a decade have made scholarly contributions of impact to advance…
Wed Oct 20
Guest speaker and occupational therapist Michael Braun from Brooks Rehabilitation joined via hologram an expert panel convened at the CHPS Innovation Center on Oct. 18 in celebration of International AAC Awareness Month. Braun discussed interdisciplinary augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) service-delivery approaches to assist patients with severe speech disorders. Additional panel members included Assistant Professor Julie…
Wed Oct 20
Lana Gidusko, an Academic Support Coordinator for the School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, is the first staff member at UCF to complete all three levels of the Student Success and Advising (SSA) Certificate program. An initiative of UCF’s Advisor Training and Development team in the Division of Student Learning and Academic Success, the SSA certificate provides a structured professional development curriculum…
Tue Oct 12
Selena Lopez ’18, a graduate student in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, first detected difficulty with her hearing while she was an undergraduate student. “I noticed if I sat in the back of the classroom, that I was having a hard time hearing,” said Lopez. “Even if I sat in the front, I wished they could repeat it…
Mon Oct 11
Carey Rothschild, a faculty member in the Division of Physical Therapy, has been appointed to the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Her four-year term will commence Jan. 1, 2022 and continue through Dec. 31, 2025. The ABPTS is the governing body for the APTA Specialist Certification Program. The 12-member board comprises nine board-certified physical therapy…