Mizzou CHS Department of Physical Therapy

10/22/2026

Support the student physical therapy organization (SPTO) and enjoy a delicious meal! Join us at chipotle and a portion of your purchase will help fund student professional development, community outreach, and service opportunities. Bring your friends, grab dinner, and support future physical therapists!

10/21/2026

Congratulations to our own Brad Willis!

The University of Missouri recently celebrated faculty members who earned promotion, tenure or both during the 2025-26 academic year. The Offices of the President and Provost also recognized faculty members marking milestone anniversaries at Mizzou.

Faculty recognized from the College of Health Sciences include:

• Tiffany Bolton, clinical professor; occupational therapy
• Jennifer First, associate professor; social work
• Kristin Flynn Peters, teaching professor; health sciences
• Lauren Laur, associate clinical professor; speech, language and hearing sciences
• Alexandria Lewis, associate teaching professor; social work
• Sara Parker, teaching professor; clinical and diagnostic sciences
• Brittany Ramirez, associate teaching professor; health sciences
• Candace Rodman, associate extension professor; health sciences
• Brittney Stevenson, associate clinical professor; occupational therapy
• Janell Stormo, associate teaching professor; clinical and diagnostic sciences
• Alese Thompson, associate teaching professor; clinical and diagnostic sciences
• Alice Townsend, associate teaching professor; clinical and diagnostic sciences
• Molly Vetter Dreier, teaching professor; health sciences
• Brad Willis, teaching professor; physical therapy
• Christine Woods, associate teaching professor; social work

10/02/2026

A huge congratulations to Dr. Dana Chole and Dr. Jamie Hall who attended the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Annual Meeting this week and presented four research posters, and one educational session. We are proud of their contributions to advancing knowledge, clinical practice, and education and pediatric rehab rehabilitation!

09/29/2026

Congratulations, Elena!

💬 "This gift will allow me to continue my education with relieved financial stress and focus more fully on my education, special interests, and future patients. Thanks to your support I am able to reduce my work hours and spend more time investing in this amazing field."
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The Research Foundation invests in healthcare students like Elena Noetzel. Elena is a student in the Mizzou CHS Department of Physical Therapy and received a Doctor of Physical Therapy Scholarship from The Research Foundation.

09/28/2026

The Mizzou DPT Run/Walk for Life 5K is back for its 28th year! Join the Student Physical Therapy Organization on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM at MKT Plaza for a morning of fitness, community, and fun.

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or just looking to support a meaningful cause, we'd love to see you there! Stay after the race for food, fellowship, and celebration.

✅ Register by October 5 to guarantee your event t-shirt
✅ All ages and abilities welcome
✅ Support the Mizzou DPT Student Physical Therapy Organization

Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Columbia/MUDPTRunWalkForLife

09/28/2026

What a night! Thank you to everyone who joined us for trivia night and helped make it a success. From friendly competition to plenty of laughs, it was a wonderful evening in support of PhysZOU. A huge thank you to all who participated, donated, and cheered on their teams. Every dollar raised will directly benefit PhysZOU. We are so grateful for our amazing community and can’t wait to do it again next year! 🖤💛

09/23/2026

Our third year DPT students recently had the opportunity to explore the business side of physical therapy, learning about different practice models, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the realities of running a successful PT practice. A huge thank you to Dr. Sarah Miller, PT, DPT | pelvic floor + orthopedic PT Revive Rehab | Pelvic Health + Ortho Physical Therapy and K**b Noster Physical Therapy for generously sharing their knowledge, experiences, and wisdom with our students. We are grateful for alumni who continue to get back and invest in the next generation of physical therapists. Thank you, Sarah and Kevin for inspiring our students and helping bridge the gap between the classroom and clinical practice!

09/22/2026

It’s not too late to register!

Join Mizzou Physical Therapy for Trivia Night!
Link to register: https://brnw.ch/21x5QZV

09/21/2026

Students can take many different paths to end up in Mizzou's Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

No matter the journey, those interested in becoming a physical therapist are encouraged to apply.

The deadline is Sept. 30: https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/physical-therapy/doctor-of-physical-therapy/admission-and-application/

09/19/2026

Last night, we proudly welcomed the University of Missouri Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2029 at their White Coat Ceremony. The white coat symbolizes, a commitment to professionalism, compassion, service, and excellence in patient care. As these future physical therapist begin their journey, we celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and passion that brought them to this important milestone. Congratulations Class of 2029! We are excited to watch you grow into the next generation of movement experts and healthcare leaders. 🖤💛