10/15/2026
We’re excited to see our Shenandoah University Division of Physical Therapy faculty and recent graduates presenting at the Education Leadership Conference (ELC) this week! They’ll be sharing their knowledge, research, and experiences through poster presentations and conference sessions.
ELC 2026 Presentation Schedule:
Dr. Aaron Hartstein, Megan Hicks ‘26, Mackenzie Hitt ‘26, Ethan Zimmerman ‘26, Dr. Andrea Fergus - Making the Invisible Visible: Clinical Reasoning Development Among First- and Second-Year DPT Students
Poster Board # 38
Friday, October 16, 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Marquis 6/10
Garrett Giles ‘26, Kirsten Knauf ‘26, Jessica Krebs ‘26, Campbell Lucas ‘26, Dr. Katie Bain, Dr. Lindsay Carroll - The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Performance: Exploring Palpation Accuracy and Reliability in DPT Students
Poster Board #42
Friday, October 16th, 3:15 to 4:00 PM
Marquis 6/10
Rachel Jaynes ‘26, Colleen McCord ‘26, Dr. Aaron Hartstein, Dr. AJ Lievre -Should I Stay or Should I Go? Analyzing Residency and Fellowship Longevity
Poster Board # 8
Saturday, October 17, 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Marquis 6/10
Dr. Megan Bureau - Platform Presentation: Mindfulness Training in DPT Education: Student Perceptions of Stress During Clinical Experiences
Saturday, October 17, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: Silver Linden Room
Dr. Megan Bureau - Education Session: Safe, Supported, and Successful: Fostering Psychologically Safe Clinical Learning Environments
Saturday, October 17, 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Room: Univ of DC + Catholic Univ Room