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FROM THE CHAIR
In Memoriam: Dr. Arthur J. Nelson
Greetings from the New York
Dr. Arthur J. Nelson Jr, former chair
He became an associate professor
University Department of Physical
of the New York University Physical
in 1969 and professor and chairper-
Therapy. It is my pleasure to note
Therapy Department and interna-
son of the Department in 1970. Of
that in the midst of a recession
tionally known researcher, educator,
the many reasons NYU students
that has crippled our nation, the
and a consummate clinician died on
crowded lecture halls to see Dr.
profession of physical therapy has
Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 8 pm.
Nelson, one was his legendary abili-
grown stronger with each passing
Dr. Nelson earned his physical
ty to symmetrically draw the nerv-
day. Since the
therapy certificate and BS degree
ous system on a chalk board using
inception of the
(cum laude) in 1954, a MS in 1958,
both hands simultaneously.
NYU DPT pro-
and a PhD in 1966 from NYU.
In 1970, the department received
approval from New York State to
gram in 1998, we
He began his career in the clinic
have maintained
as a staff physical therapist at New
offer a PhD degree program in
a 100% rate of
York Hospital in 1954. The following
physical therapy and from 1973 to
employment
year, he became director of the
1994, Dr. Nelson served as director
upon gradua-
Cerebral Palsy Unit (PS 48) at the
of Doctoral Studies in Pathokinesi-
tion. Through
Department of Health in New York
ology at NYU. This program, under
of Education’s National Insititutes of
the innovations
City, and then from 1956 to 1958,
his stewardship, produced many of
Disability Research and Rehabil-
of our faculty,
served as a commissioned officer of
the great leaders in the field today,
itation (1989-1997), Dr. Nelson was
hard work of
the United States Public Health
including those who went on to
instrumental in training a whole new
our current students, impeccable
Service. He later became director of
have prolific research careers, build
generation of physical therapy
reputation of our recent gradu-
Rehabilitation at St. Vincent’s
doctoral programs, or serve as edi-
researchers.
ates, and the generous support of
Medical Center of Richmond until
tors of internationally-recognized
our alumni, we have been able to
1966.
health journals.
Wen Ling, PT, PhD,
Chair, Department of
Physical Therapy
withstand the most difficult times.
Dr. Nelson’s 36-year teaching
Later, as project director of the
Arthur J. Nelson at the reception for the
relocation of the department to 380 2nd
Avenue in 1998
In 1994, he joined CUNY as
professor of biology at the College
of Staten Island. Along with various
As a result of these collective
affiliation with NYU began in 1958
Doctoral Traineeship Grant for
other teaching appointments he
efforts, we have started the first
where he served as an instructor at
Clinical Research in Physical
held as a visiting professor at
NYU’s Physical Therapy program.
Therapy, from the US Department
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2 Alumni News and Notes 4 Mary Maloney Rumsey 6 Clinical Residency Program Launched 9 Recruitment Fair 11 The Year in Pictures
2 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Short Takes | News and Notes from PT Alumni
1958 Arthur Rosenthal is enjoying
CA) provides therapy specializing in
sons are now in undergraduate and
retirement in Oceanside, NY.
chronic pain and fibromyalgia. In
graduate school respectively.
NYU ALUMNUS RECEIVES
HONORARY AWARD
addition, she holds a full-time posi-
1969 Mary (Gresbach) Van Hoorn
tion as the manager of a patient
1979/1982 As owner of 3 physical
On June 19,
(Columbia Falls, ME) celebrates her
care software team at Kaiser Perm-
therapy facilities in New York City,
2010, Patrick J.
50th year practicing physical thera-
anente in Los Angeles, CA. Jeannie
Kenneth Schlinger (White Plains,
Van Beveren was
py. Working now 4 days/week in
also enjoys spending time with her
NY) celebrates his 21st year in pri-
honored by the
home health allows Mary to also
2 granddaughters, ages 1 and 4.
vate practice. Following in his foot-
American
steps, his eldest daughter
Physical Therapy
enjoy time with her 11 grandchildren.
She continues to love PT as she did
1975 Eric Tulman stays occupied as
graduated from Brooklyn College in
Association (APTA) during
in the beginning of her career!
the President/Owner of an outpa-
May 2009 and is now enrolled in
the annual conference meet-
tient orthopedic rehabilitation clinic
the Doctoral of Physical Therapy
ing in Boston, Massachusetts.
in Hilo, HI.
program at New York Medical
Dr. Van Beveren, NYU class of
College in Valhalla, NY.
1979, received the prestigious
1971 Richard Poggi (Wading River,
NY) is happily enjoying retirement.
1976 Susan (Jarmolowsky) Jarmel
1973 Richard Donovan (Vero
Beach, FL) is the owner of Coastal
Physical Rehabilitation, which offers
outpatient services in orthopedics,
neurology, vestibular balance disor-
(Fayetteville, NY) is the Physical
Therapy Supervisor at a 250 bed
LTC/STR facility in inner city
Syracuse. She recently earned her
certification in Pilates instruction.
Henry O. and Florence P.
1980 Arlene (Kopolsky) Katz
Kendall Practice Award. This
(Marlboro, NJ) is celebrating her
award is presented only once
second anniversary at Pilates Space
a year and is the APTA’s only
LLC, an Authentic Pilates Studio. As
clinical practice award.
ders, and home health. Coastal
the Owner/Director of Pilates
Physical Rehabilitation is the proud
Jacki Sloan (Ridgefield, CT) cur-
Space, Arlene teaches authentic
recipient of the Provider Excellence
rently works in an orthopedic based
Award for Top 10% Physical Therapy
private practice.
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Pilates on all of the apparatus. Her
appointed as the chief consultant to
daughter, Ilana, is chief resident of
the Air Force Surgeon General for
Clinics awarded by Network
neurology at Columbia Presbyterian
physical and occupational therapy.
Synergy Group. The clinic has been
1979 Mary (Stavridis) Mooney
Hospital and is pregnant with
In addition to being inducted into
honored with this award 3 years in a
(Smithtown, NY) is excited to have
Arlene’s first grandson. In July, Illana
Hicksville High School Hall of Fame,
row. Plus, it is the only PT owned
completed the transitional Doctoral
will begin her MS fellowship at Mt.
Colonel Lucania has also joined the
clinic in Sebastian, FL.
of Physical Therapy program at
Sinai Hospital in NYC. Arlene’s son,
Lions Club and completed a sailing
Stony Brook University this year.
Daniel, is PGY2 at Mt. Sinai Hospital
course in the San Francisco Bay. His
Her current practice activities
in anesthesiology, and 0n May 30,
wife, Ursula, continues to work as a
include a full-time Visiting Nurse
2010, he married Nina Gutman, who
cultural consultant and teaches on
Service Suffolk contract with St.
is a pharmacist working for Novatis
German cultural medicine. She won
Mary’s Home Healthcare for
in regulatory. Arlene’s daughter,
3 ribbons in International
Children. Her 22- and 25-year-old
Laura, is an NYU alumnus and is
Toastmasters.
1974 Ellen (Fishman) Bodner
(Great Neck, NY) has been working
in private practice since 1982.
As owner of JDD Physical Therapy,
Jeannie (Drukker) Davis (West Hills,
awaiting responses from medical
schools for 2011.
1985 Michele (Stadler) Zezima
(Astoria, NY) received her Master’s
1981 Barbara (Strauss) Marcum
Degree in Pediatrics in Early Inter-
It saddens the department to
Chief of the Rehabilitation
(Palo Alto, CA) currently works in
vention from Oklahoma University
announce the passing of Jay
Department of the 635th General
pediatrics at a private practice in
and proudly presented her case
Schleichkorn on June 3, 2010 at 85
Hospital in the Air Force Reserve.
San Jose. She was recertified as a
study at the 2005 CSM. She cur-
Pediatric Certified Specialist in 2009.
rently works at Steppingstone Day
1950 IN MEMORIAM: JACOB S. SCHLEICHKORN, PT, MA, PHD
years of age. Jay, a veteran of
Jay spent much of his career as
School and Vitaris Rehabilitation.
World War II, was born in Bronx,
the Executive Director at the
New York and received his
United Cerebral Palsy Association.
1982 Colonel Robert M. Lucania’s
Bachelor of Science Physical
Thereafter, Jay became the found-
(Travis AFB, CA) Diagnostics and
Therapy degree from NYU in 1950.
ing chair and associate professor of
Therapeutics Squadron was hon-
He was a lifetime member of the
the Physical Therapy program at
ored with many professional awards
APTA since 1948.
SUNY Stony Brook. In addition, he
including: 2009 AMC Nutritional
served in the Long Island District of
Medicine Team of the Year;
began during his military career. In
the APTA New York Chapter as
Outstanding Air Force Blood Bank
1943, Jay served in the Army’s
program director, public relations
Inspection with 3 best practices;
Medical Specialist Department
chair, chairman, and editor of the
60th Medical Group Health and
(MSD), where he became a physical
chapter newsletter.
Safety Award; and 60th Medical
Jay’s interest in physical therapy
therapy technician. He then went
on to become the Captain and
Even after his retirement from
continued on page 5
Group Verne Orr Award for
Management. Colonel Lucania was
continued on page 8
1982 Grad Sammy Esterson and John Dugan at
the last Private Practice Section meeting
STEINHARDT SCHOOL OF CULTURE, EDUCATION, AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 3
In Memoriam: Dr. Arthur J. Nelson — A ‘Father’ to the Profession
continued from page 1
Boston University (1972-73),
Thomas Jefferson University (199192), and Touro College (1988-90),
Dr. Nelson also owned a private
practice of physical therapy that he
started in 1983.
As a quinessental researcher, Dr.
Nelson authored many important
Dr. Nelson, left, talking to former student
Eugene Lambert
works including a cutting edge
study on “The Relationship of
Gamma De-efferentation to Tension
in Skeletal Muscle” where he
employed a human rather than animal model. His seminal paper, “The
Functional Ambulation Profile,”
published in 1974, lead to the development of an objective ambulation
score that has since been adapted
by clinicians and researchers world-
Dr. Nelson in his early years teaching human anatomy.
Dr. Nelson, right, received Steinhardt’s
Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award in 2002.
wide.
The development of this “functional ambulation performance
Medicine of the National Insitutes of
(FAP) score,” which provided a
Health.
summary score for walking, along
Dr. Nelson was an ardent sup-
with the creation of a GaitRite
porter of the American Physical
portable walkway system, which
Therapy Association (APTA), serv-
electronically quanified temporal
ing on numerous task forces includ-
and spatial parameters of gait, gal-
ing chairperson of the Section on
vanized a plethora of researchers
Research, chairperson of the
who used his system to publish the
Committee on Continuing
gait characteristics in a wide range
Education of the New York Chapter,
of patients. These populations
vice chairperson on the section of
included multiple sclerosis, dysto-
electrophysiological and electroki-
nia, club foot, elders with falls,
nesiological measurement (now
Williams syndrome, stroke, cerebral
Clinical Electrophysiology), and
palsy, spinal muscular atrophy,
treasurer of the Section on
Parkinson’s disease, rheumatic
Education.
arthritic feet, fibromyalgia, diabetes,
Dr. Nelson had also received
Frederick’s ataxia, children with
numerous honors and awards
hemophilia, Hurler syndrome,
throughout his esteemed career. He
Dr. Nelson with (l to r) Dr. Marilyn Moffat, NYU Dean Ann Marcus, and Department
Chair Wen Ling.
Huntington’s disease, Alzheimer’s
was a Catherine Worthingham
disease, cerebellar dysfunction, and
Fellow of the APTA and a Founders
contribution to the field, the
superior academic and clinical
a patient with Chariot-Marie-Tooth.
Day Honors Scholar at NYU (1966).
department’s human performance
excellence and demonstrates inter-
He received the Distinguished
laboratory was named in his honor
est and potential to be a leader in
Nelson served on numerus advisory
Service Award from the New York
several years ago. Faculty and
the field of electrotherapy.
boards including the Editorial
Chapter of the APTA (1973), and
graduate students routinely con-
Board of the Journal of Orthopedic
has been listed in both Who’s Who
duct research and generate new
NYU’s Department of Physical
In addition to his research, Dr.
The physical therapy profession,
and Sports Physical Therapy, the
in America, and Who’s Who in Health
knowledge at the department’s
Therapy, and generations of stu-
Archives of Physical Medicine and
Care. In April 2002, Dr. Nelson was
“Arthur J. Nelson Jr. Human
dents are indebted to the vision
Rehabilitation, and the Peer Review
honored at NYU with the
Performance Laboratory,” a state-
and leadership, research and teach-
Panel of the U.S. Agency for Health
Distinguished Faculty Award during
of-the-art facility with a focus in the
ing, clinical talents and mentorship
Care Policy Research. He had been
the NYU PT Department’s 75th
area of pathokinesiology. Also in his
of this great man — a “father” to
a Grant Reviewer for the National
Anniversary Diamond Jubilee.
honor, the department continues to
the profession of physical therapy.
Institute for Disability Rehabilitation
As testimony to the NYU PT
bestow “The Arthur J. Nelson
Research, as well as for the Center
Department’s profound apprecia-
Award” annually to a deserving
of Complementary and Alternative
tion for Dr. Nelson’s monumental
graduating student who achieves
4 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
BOOK CORNER:
We Remember Mary Maloney Rumsey
Ann Goerdt Contributes to
New Guidelines for Community-Based
Rehabilitation
The Physical Therapy Department
Rumsey), two granddaughters, and
mourns the passing of Mary
four great-grandchildren.
Launched on October 27 in Abuja, Nigeria,
the Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR)
Guidelines provide practical suggestions to
program managers on how to develop or
Maloney Rumsey, a very dear and
During the course of her life she
longtime friend of Dr. Marilyn
became an active philanthropist
Moffat and of the NYU Physical
supporting many worthy charitable
Therapy Department as
institutions, notably the
well.
New York University
Physical Therapy
Mary Rumsey was
strengthen community-based programs that
are inclusive of people with disabilities and
their families.
WHO, ILO, UNESCO and the International
Disability and Development Consortium
(IDDC), collaborated over a period of five
years to develop the guidelines. More than 180 individuals and nearly
300 organizations, the majority from low-income and middle-income
countries, were involved. The guidelines are based on a new CBR
matrix which includes five components — health, education, livelihood,
social and empowerment — each with corresponding elements.
As a primary author and editor for the health component of the
new guidelines, Ann Goerdt participated in the African Regional
Meeting on Community-Based Rehabilitation, where the presentation
of the guidelines occurred.
born April 21, 1911 in East
Department. She also
Norwich, NY and died on
sponsored the training
November 1, 2010. Mary
of young women in
attended Rutgers
physical therapy by pro-
University, and she
viding scholarships to
began her career as a
advance their educa-
social worker. On
tions. She was also an
enthusiastic participant
October 5, 1934, she
married Charles Rumsey and
in physical therapy exercise as she
remained happily married to him
did her exercise routine every day,
for over 70 years until his death in
which certainly kept her nimble and
2007. She resided in Sands Point,
fit through her 99th year. Mary was
New York and in New York City. She
also a patron of the arts and an
is survived by her son (Charles C.
avid gardener. She will be deeply
Rumsey, Jr), her daughter (Celia D.
missed by all of us.
Department Donors
Alumni Donors
Benefactor ($10,000 &
Above)
Marilyn Moffat Salant
Partner ($1,000-$4,999)
Victoria Kasserman
Scott E. Koennecke
Wen Ling
Amy Kaufmann Ro
Associate ($500-$999)
Maureen Keenan
Burgess
Samuel Esterson
Elizabeth H. Latham
Friend (Under $100)
Agostino F. Biondi
Gisela Lewke Brady
Angela M. Ciminiello
Lena E. DeSimone
Ushma T. Goradia
Thomas J. Holland
Amy Kalb
Peter J. Karow
Faith L. Mayfarth
Nancy M. Pillemer
Kenneth Schlinger
Eric Tulman
Mary Van Hoorn
Marcy K. Wanzer
Friend Donors
Sustainer ($250-$499)
Alison K. Axelrod
Akinniran Oladehin
Supporter ($100-$249)
Philip A. Caraher
Joan E. Edelstein
Lynn Garber
Tim Greene
Sid J. Hershkowitz
Thomas W. Kavey
Margaret C. Klippel
Barbara S. Marcum
Suzanne Babyar
Rothbart
Jacki H. Sloan
Kevin Weaver
Robert N. Zimmerman
Benefactor ($10,000 &
Above)
Mrs. Charles C. Rumsey
Mary A.H. Rumsey
Foundation
Arthur T. Shorin
Beverly & Arthur T.
Shorin Foundation of
the Jewish
Communal Fund
Janet & Walter Teagle
The Teagle
Foundation
WCT III & JDT Family
Foundation
Partner ($1,000-$4,999)
Debbie Chase & Peter
Babej
Diane & Clyde
Brownstone
Brownstone Family
Foundation
Barbara Detmore
Stella Fischbach
The Harry and Stella
Fischbach Foundation
Helen Frankenthaler
Helen Frankenthaler
Foundation, Inc.
Robert A. Geddes
Irma & Andrew Hilton
Andrew and Irma
Hilton Foundation
Inc.
Theodora Hooton
David P. Pearson
Sandra S. Pershing
Judith & Donald
Rechler
Judith & Donald
Rechler Foundation,
Inc.
John Reese
The John R. and Hope
Reese Foundation
Julie & Luis Rinaldini
Lorinda P. de Roulet
Mary & Charles Rumsey
Mary A.H. Rumsey
Foundation
Herbert L. Smith III
Herbert L. Smith III
Family Fund
Mary & Lucian Todaro
Associate ($500-$999)
Evie C. Goldstein
Kim & Ted Johnson
Nancy & Paul Levy
Anita Meltzer
Jacqueline Rae
Lynne Rubin
Karen & Bob Stephens
Kimberly & David
Strandberg
Susan & Stanley
Trotman
Floreine Winthrop
Sustainer ($250-$499)
George H. Bostwick, Jr.
Greg and Noushin
Framke
Majorie A. Matheson
Judith Orlando
Clifton D. Teagle
Supporter ($100-$249)
Frank Ahmed
Robert S. Ashton
Eileen C. Bach
Ruth E. Baines
James F.C. Bostwick
Joan L. Clarkson
Barbara H. Conolly
George W. Cutting, Jr.
Walter A. Doyle Jr.
Claire & Joel Fairman
Carl Forcheskie
Paula & Leonard
Granoff
Granoff Family
Foundation
Sarah & Raymond
Houlihan
Susan Justman
Phyllis Leibowitz
Jane & Robert Lewis
Jane Riggs GarciaMansilla
Kathleen McCarthy
Patricia & Howard
McCormack
John W. Mettler III
Diane & Steve
Orehosky
Barry Osborn
Susan C. Page
Barbara S. Powers
Rolene & Louis
Pozarny
Rolene and Louis
Pozarny Philanthropic
Fund
Arnold Scharf
Arnold and Susan
Scharf Foundation
Susan E.J. Scheid
Helene Spielman
Torker
Friend (Under $100)
Caroline & Stephen
Adler
Janet L. Ash
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus
Besser
Marianne V. Cattier
Edward & Judith
Fleming
Claire Jacobsohn
Kirby & Doris Lindtveit
Robert M. McLane
Ruth Ann & Albert
Poole
Mary Van Buren
Corporate
Donors
Bessemer Trust
Cadwell Industries, Inc.
Fidelity Charitable Gift
Fund
MedRisk, Inc.
Newman’s Own
Foundation
Rocky Mountain
University of Health
Professions
Roka Gift Fund
The Foundation for
Jewish Philanthropies
STEINHARDT SCHOOL OF CULTURE, EDUCATION, AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 5
Clinical Residency Program in Orthopedic
Physical Therapy Launched Fall 2010!
The NYU PT Department has placed
Academy Physical Therapy –
6 residents in the new Clinical
New York, NY
Residency Program in Orthopedic
www.academypt.com
Physical Therapy. Designed so that
licensed physical therapists can
obtain advanced orthopedic knowledge and clinical skills, this program
Park Sports Physical Therapy and
Hand Rehabilitation – Brooklyn, NY
www.parksportspt.com
is part of the America Physical
Bradley & Monson Physical Therapy
Therapy Association’s 2020 vision
– New York, NY
plan, which stresses the increasing
www.bradleymonson.com
need of residency/fellowship education within a doctoring profession.
Director of the program, Dr. Kevin
Weaver, explains, “This program’s
New Jersey Center for Physical
Therapy – Riverdale, NJ
www.njcpt.com
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
unique learning experience provides
mentorship from orthopedic practicing physical therapists and physicians.” We are excited about the new
program and are looking forward to
working with the mentors at the following clinical sites:
As part of the curriculum, the
residents began taking weekend
modules this fall and will continue
look forward to the residents’ suc-
Interested in joining the second
Greenwich, CT
class of residents? We are presently
www.humanperformanceexperts.co
taking applications for the 2012 res-
m/home.aspx
idency class: http://steinhardt.
Bi-County Physical Therapy –
Williston Park, NY
www.bicountypt.com/index.html
In Orthopedic Physical Therapy
cessful completion of the program
in September 2011.
Performance Physical Therapy –
Weekend Intensives
into the spring and summer. We
Advanced Physical Therapy
Examination and Intervention Skills
of the Musculoskeletal System
nyu.edu/pt/opt/admission.
Spring 2011 Schedule
The application deadline is
Friday 6:00 pm — 8:30 pm | Saturday 8:00 am — 5:00 pm
January 15, 2011.
All classes take place at 380 2nd Avenue at 22nd Street, 4th Floor
Each module is a minimum of 11 CEUs
NYU ALUMNUS RECEIVES HONORARY AWARD
continued from page 2
The award was established in 1976 by the Maryland chapter to honor
Henry O. Kendall and Florence P. Kendall’s exemplary contributions to the
profession over more than 50 years.
Dr. Van Beveren is the supervisor of the physical therapy services at
March 11-12, 2011
April 15-16, 2011
MODULE 5: Lumbar Spine
MODULE 7: Ankle/Foot
Greg Hicks, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department
of Physical Therapy,
University of Delaware
Michael S. Puniello, DPT, MS,
Registration deadline: Feb. 25
St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse, NY and is also
the author of several online courses and the co-author of a home study
OCS, FAAOMPT
South Shore Physical Therapy
Associates, Hingham, MA;
Adjunct Clinical Assistant
Professor, MGH Institute of
Health Professions
course and textbook chapter on exercise and aging. Dr. Van Beveren is a
March 25-26, 2011
nationally-recognized speaker presenting on function and exercise for older
MODULE 6: Cervical/Thoracic
adults. As a member of the APTA since 1973, he has generously given his
Spine
time to serve on various committees and task forces and has been the
Robert Rowe, PT, DPT, DMT,
May 6-7, 2011
president and treasurer of the NYPTA.
MHS, FAAOMPT
Residency/Fellowship Manager,
Brooks/UNF Orthopaedic
Residency
MODULE 8: Hip and SI
JACOB S. SCHLEICHKORN, PT, MA, PHD (1950)
continued from page 2
Outstanding Contributions to
Stony Brook in 1987, Jay spent 12
Professional Literature. He was also
years as the Consulting Editor for
designated as a Distinguished
the APTA PT Bulletin, and authored
Scholar in Residence in the Physical
over 100 papers, 300 articles, and 6
Therapy Program at the University
books, including The Bobaths: A
of Central Florida in 2002.
Biography of Berta and Karel
Jay is survived by his wife of 60
Registration deadline: Mar. 11
Registration deadline: Apr. 1
Michael S. Puniello, DPT, MS,
OCS, FAAOMPT
South Shore Physical Therapy
Associates, Hingham, MA;
Adjunct Clinical Assistant
Professor, MGH Institute of
Health Professions
Registration deadline: Apr. 29
Participants may register for individual weekend modules.
Cost: $400 per module
Bobath. Jay was the recipient of
years, Marianne; 3 sons, Raymond,
many awards including: APTA’s Lucy
Peter and Henry; 3 daughters-in law,
To register, call 212 998 9414 or e-mail Anne Seaton at [email protected].
Blair Award, Bobath Award, and
Deborah, Ilene and Susan; and 7
More information at www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/pt
APTA’s Helen Hislop Award for
grandchildren.
6 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
| Faculty Notes | Around the Department
Dr. Ling has published over 30
Polytechnic Institute of NYU,
ity surgery. In 2010, he published
DEDICATION: DR. WEN LING
manuscripts and book chapters,
Hospital for Joint Diseases at NYU
two peer reviewed articles and
It is with great admiration and
conducted multiple continuing
Langone Medical Center, and at the
presented at the annual meetings of
respect that the Physical Therapy
education workshops, and
Hospital for Special Surgery. She
the Gait & Clinical Movement
Department congratulates Dr. Wen
performed research regarding
presented her findings in four man-
Analysis Society (GCMAS) and
Ling for 25 years of dedicated
topics including evaluating gait
uscripts, including two scholarly
American Society of Biomechanics
service and leadership. Dr. Ling is an
deviations and movement changes
publications in Gait and Posture and
(ASB). Find out more about Dr.
associate professor of physical thera-
under differing conditions. Dr. Ling’s
the Archives of Physical Medicine and
Gutierrez’s scholarly activities at
py and has served as the chair of the
recently published book, Neuro
Rehabilitation. Along with her gradu-
http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/pt/facul-
Department since 1997. As an educa-
Notes: A Clinical Pocket Guide, was
ate students from NYU Steinhardt
ty_bios/view/Gregory_Gutierrez.
tor, researcher, and administrator, Dr.
translated into Japanese,
and NYU Poly and collaborators,
Ling‘s contributions to the physical
Indonesian, and Turkish. She also
she presented her research findings
research, NYU PT faculty is devoted
therapy program have played an
presented an abstract at the 2010
in 13 conference presentations over
to professional activities and devel-
integral role in sustaining its success.
APTA annual conference and gave
the last year. Please find a list of
opment. Dr. Elaine Becker travels
In 1998, Dr. Ling welcomed the first
two international presentations in
ongoing projects and publications
all over the tri-state area, educating
class of students to the professional
Taiwan and China this year.
at http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/facul-
clinical instructors by teaching
ty_bios/view/Smita_Rao.
APTA’s Nationally Credentialed
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF
doctoral of physical therapy pro-
Dr. Greg Gutierrez continued
In addition to conducting
Trainer Level I and II courses.
gram. Then in the year 2000, the
2010 FACULTY SCHOLARLY
transitional doctor of physical thera-
ACTIVITIES
research on biomechanics and
py program commenced for the first
The PT faculty has had a successful
movement sciences. In collaboration
Instructor Education Board (CIEB),
group of practicing physical thera-
and productive year. Dr. Smita Rao
with the Foot & Ankle service at the
Dr. Becker is one of 6 individuals
pists, and by 2008, the department
developed vibrant and productive
Hospital for Joint Diseases, Dr.
across the nation who oversees and
clinical collaborations, including
Gutierrez is evaluating changes in
manages the voluntary process of
projects with colleagues at
proprioception, balance, and neuro-
the APTA clinical instructor
muscular control with ankle instabil-
credentialing.
initiated the first Clinical Residency
Program in Orthopedic Physical
Therapy in the tri-state area.
FROM THE CHAIR
As a member of the Clinical
mater to share their fondest memo-
ing there. I thought my chances [for
Nelson that NYU’s Department of
ries of Dr. Nelson with us. Willie
admission]… were slim.... I was an
Physical Therapy continues to pro-
continued from page 1
Haskins (’71) extols Dr. Nelson’s
average student with average SAT
vide its graduates with the skills and
Clinical Residency in Orthopedic
classroom presence by remember-
scores. I know that he was responsi-
information they need to create cut-
Physical Therapy program in the tri-
ing, “Not only did Dr. Nelson draw
ble for my admission in some way.”
ting edge practices.
state area. Nevertheless, it is impos-
incredible anatomical images with
Karen has been practicing physical
sible to celebrate without
two hands and using different col-
therapy for 35 years now and cites,
ferent ways. As a colleague of Dr.
acknowledging those who laid the
ored chalks — he did so while talk-
“I will always remember Dr. Nelson
Nelson, I am comforted by remem-
groundwork for today’s triumphs.
ing a mile a minute as we frantically
fondly…. My passion was largely
bering his accomplishments and
I sadly share the news of the loss
took notes.” Graduate and physical
instigated by him.”
of our former chair, dear friend, and
therapist Elmer Platz confirms, “To
As an educator, he was a vision-
We respond to grief in many dif-
contributions to the profession of
physical therapy. As his friend, I find
my own mentor, Dr. Arthur J. Nelson
this day I continue to utilize my
ary who enabled us to question the
solace in the words of the poet
Jr. Most of us remember Dr. Nelson
notes and diagrams from his lec-
existing methodologies in order to
Kenji Miyazawa: “We must embrace
as an esteemed colleague, inspira-
tures when I require additional clari-
achieve a deeper understanding of
pain and burn it as fuel for our jour-
tional educator, and innovative
ty of this material. As one of many
the practice and a higher level of
ney.” Although Dr. Nelson’s passing
thinker. Be it the groundbreaking
students whom he has influenced, I
success in treatment. His labor pro-
has pained all of our hearts, we can
ideas he expressed in his written
know that I will never forget his
vided the ideas and techniques that
all honor his memory by sharing his
publications or his ingenious addi-
contribution to my abilities to carry
enabled us to surmount obstacles
stories and teachings with the
tions to methods in practice, the
on the work of helping others which
we once thought were insurmount-
patients we treat, the students we
hallmarks of his excellence have sur-
he loved so much.”
able, and his vision provided the
instruct, the colleagues we research
enlightenment we needed to navi-
with, and the lives we improve. I
rounded us silently for years only to
As Elmer explained, the essence
be coaxed into the spotlight as our
of Dr. Nelson’s nature was his desire
gate our own journey to success. As
encourage you to be a part of the
humble means of saying “thank you”
to help others improve their quality
a result of Dr. Nelson’s tireless
continuation of his work, his memo-
to a man who has given so much to
of life. Karen Schwarzchild is no
efforts, we have been fortunate
ry, and his vision by remaining con-
the profession of physical therapy.
exception to this rule. She recalls, “I
enough to stand on the shoulders
nected with or rekindling your
The news of his passing has
was a young girl, with no money or
of a giant and see a future for phys-
connection with NYU’s Department
touched us all in a profound way
support, from a poor family. I want-
ical therapy that continues to
of Physical Therapy. Please look to
and inspired many of his former stu-
ed to be a physical therapist, and
improve the quality of life of our
our website for the details of NYU
dents and colleagues to rekindle
Dr. Nelson interviewed me at the
patients. It is because of talented
DPT’s memorial tribute to Dr.
their connection with their alma
NYU cafeteria since I was volunteer-
scholars and practitioners like Dr.
Nelson.
STEINHARDT SCHOOL OF CULTURE, EDUCATION, AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 7
Dr. Marilyn Moffat Continues to Advance the Profession of Physical Therapy in 2010
Presentations
Continuing Education Workshops
“THE CHALLENGES CONFRONTING
“PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AS EXERCISE
PHYSIOTHERAPY: ADVANCING THE
EXPERTS FOR AGING ADULTS:
PROFESSION AROUND THE WORLD”
EVIDENCE-BASED EXAMINATION AND
Swiss Physiotherapy Association Meeting, Basel,
EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION”
Hamad Medical Center, Doha, Qatar, January 13-
Switzerland. Keynote Address, May 7, 2010
14, 2010
European Region Meeting World Confederation
Part I of 3 Part Series for Section on Geriatrics,
for Physical Therapy, Berlin, Germany.
Clyde NC, March 20-21, 2010
Keynote Address, May 27, 2010
Dubai, March 26, 2010
Africa Region Meeting World Confederation for
Physical Therapy, Ghana, Africa. Keynote
Address, July 22, 2010
South America Region Meeting World
Dr. Marilyn Moffat (front, center) at the Africa Region
Meeting World Confederation for Physical Therapy in
Ghana, Africa
Clyde NC, May 1-2, 2010
“MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE
Taiwan Physical Therapy Association Meeting,
September 26, 2010
Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists,
Limerick, Ireland. Keynote, November 13, 2010,
PROFESSION AS DEMOGRAPHICS
The Princeton Club of NY, New York NY, June 8,
2010
Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists,
Limerick, Ireland, November 12, 2010
South America Region World Confederation for
Physical Therapy, Santiago, Chile, August 18,
Australian Physiotherapy Association, Gold
2010
Coast, Australia. Keynote, October 29, 2010
Taipei, Taiwan, September 25, 2010
Lebanon Valley University, Lancaster PA,
Poster Presentation
Pozzi F, Gutierrez GM, Moffat M. Biomechanical
“AGE-DEFYING FITNESS”
Basel, Switzerland, May 6, 2010
CHANGE”
including the presentation, “Are We Meeting
the Challenges?”
Boston MA, April 10-11, 2010
Paramaribo, Suriname – April 24, 2010
Part 2 of 3 Part Series for Section on Geriatrics,
Confederation for Physical Therapy, Santiago,
Chile. Keynote Address, August 19, 2010
Taichung, Taiwan. Keynote Address,
Part 2 of 3 Part Series for Section on Geriatrics,
analysis of stepping down in continuous gait
following ankle evertor fatigue: a pilot study.
October 1, 2010
Asociacion Puertorriqueno de Fisioterapia –
Puerto Rico, October 9, 2010
NY/NJ Physical Therapy Associations Annual
Presented at Annual Meeting American
Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, October 16,
Society of Biomechanics, August 18-21, 2010,
2010
Providence RI.
Part I of 3 Part Series for Section on Geriatrics,
Des Moines, Iowa, October 23-24, 2010
“DIRECT ACCESS”
Europe Region Meeting World Confederation
for Physical Therapy, Berlin, Germany, May
26, 2010
Jamaica Physiotherapy Association Meeting,
Publications
Phyiotherapeutenalsfitnessexpertenfürälteremenschen. Physioactive. 2010;1:21-24.
Moffat M. Den Berufweltweitvorwartsbringen -
“PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AS EXERCISE
EXPERTS WITH AGING ADULTS”
Africa Region Meeting World Confederation for
Physical Therapy, Ghana, Africa, July 22, 2010
Jamaica, December 10-12, 2010
Moffat M.
das Engagement des Weltverbands fur
“BUILDING BONE HEALTH INTO YOUR
PRACTICE”
Private Practice Section, APTA Annual Meeting,
Washington, DC, November 3, 2010
Physiotherapie. Physioactive. 2010;3:38-40.
Stefan S, Moffat M, Gutierrez GM. Effect of knee
“PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AS EXERCISE
joint cooling on the electromyographic activiEXPERTS FOR AGING ADULTS: SPECIAL
ty of lower extremity muscles during a plyo-
“SETTING THE STAGE: PROFILE OF AGING
metric exercise. J ElectromyoKines.
AMERICANS”
2010;20:1075-1081.
EXPAAC Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, July
28, 2010
Japanese Translation. Moffat M, Lewis CB. Age
De-fying Fitness. Atlanta GA: Peachtree
POPULATIONS, NUTRITION, MEDS,
COMPLEMENTARY EXERCISES”
Part 3 of 3 Part Series for Section on Geriatrics,
San Diego CA, February 16-17, 2010
Publications, 2010
Part 3 of 3 Part Series for Section on Geriatrics
Contributed to
Part 3 of 3 Part Series for Section on Geriatrics
– Boston MA, June 19-20, 2010
– Clyde, NC, September 18-19, 2010
100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent
Alzheimer’s and Age-Related Memory Loss by
Jean Carper: Little Brown, 2010.
The Toronto Star, June 2010.
Improve Your Posture With Exercise, Shoes by
Kim Painter, USA Today September 23, 2010
Dr. Marilyn Moffat at the Taiwan Physical Therapy Association Meeting
Awards
2010 Joan Mills Outstanding Service Award,
Section on Geriatrics APTA
8 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Short Takes | News and Notes from PT Alumni
1998 In February of 2009, Daniel P.
apists, Ivan Hernandez (Yonkers,
The clinic provides an orthopedic
Tahany (Long Island City, NY)
NY) continues to teach PT electrical
outpatient setting and is affiliated
1987 Marcy (Kantell) Wanzer
opened his own private practice,
and manual therapy courses at New
with the NYU Joint Disease
(Littleton, MA) expresses her pas-
City Physical Therapy, PC, a unique
York Medical College. He also enjoys
Hospital.
sion for kids through her work at
practice combining his two pas-
spending time with his 2 sons: Ivan
Boston Public Schools and the
sions: physical therapy and martial
Jr., age 8 and Henry Travis, age 2.
Not only is Michelle Briancesco
Nashoba Learning Group, which is a
arts. Housed in a 15,000 sq. foot
Ivan and his wife recently celebrat-
(New York, NY) a certified kinesio-
school for autistic children.
facility, City PT contains a gym,
ed their 8th wedding anniversary
taping practioner, she also passed
martial arts training facility,
and 16th year as a couple!
the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
continued from page 2
Exam this year and is working
1988 Tracy (Littman) Urvater (New
acupuncture, massage therapy, and
City, NY) is the senior physical ther-
of course, an orthopedic/sports
2002 In addition to celebrating the
towards Maitland and IPA certifica-
apist for Rockland Orthopedics and
physical therapy practice. While
birth of his second son, Bryce,
tions. Michelle works in a small, pri-
Sports Medicine and the site super-
City PT treats all manner of ortho-
Philip Lombardo (Butler, NJ) is
vate outpatient clinic focusing on
visor in the Airmont location.
pedic conditions and sports injuries,
studying TMJ treatment under John
sports/orthopedics.
it also specializes in the treatment
Dunn, CCTT, FAAOMPT, who carries
1989 Helene Widman (New York,
of martial arts injuries, treating mar-
37 years of experience and is the
Petros Koulas (Cyprus) made his
NY) interacts frequently with NYU
tial artists ranging from recreational
provider of choice for TMJ concerns
dreams of starting his own physical
students during their clinical rota-
participants to professional fighters.
in Northern NJ. Philip was recently
therapy practice a reality. Resigning
designated as the first senior execu-
from his position as director at
tions as she serves as the clinical
coordinator at the YAI/NYL
2001 Phil Caraher (Chapel Hill, NC)
tive at Churchill Orthopedic
Hands-On Physical Therapy in
Gramercy School. She is also com-
is self-employed and the assistant
Rehabilitation and is excited to wel-
Astoria, Petros and his wife,
pleting the transitional Doctoral of
coach of the University of North
come Jessica Schwartz to the prac-
Theodora, moved to Cyprus and
Physical Therapy program at NYU.
Carolina (UNC) track & field team.
tice in December. Jessica is
opened a clinic in September. The
Starting in the spring, Phil will be a
currently enrolled in the NYU PT
clinic is called Physical Therapy and
1991 Lynn Marro (Stony Point, NY)
guest lecturer on strength and con-
Clinical Residency Program and will
Nutrition Center and Theodora
received her Doctoral of Physical
ditioning in the UNC Exercise
be the first NYU PT resident work-
serves as the nutritionist on staff.
Therapy in 2009.
Science program.
ing in all of NJ.
Jo-Anne (Nissen) Esposito
On April 8, 2010, Meryl (Horowitz)
Yokasta (Maria) Espaillat, (Jamaica,
(New York, NY) is currently working
(Oceanside, NY) is happily married
Cohen (Roslyn Heights, NY) wel-
NY) is a clinical specialist physical
as a pediatric physical therapist in
with 2 kids: Michael, age 6 and
comed her new
therapist on the Medicine/Surgical
Manhattan, which she has done
Kaitlyn Hope, age 2. Jo-Anne stays
little girl, Lara
acute care service of NY
since graduating from NYU.
busy working as the senior adminis-
Brooke, to the
Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell,
Whitney also married Jason Baran
trative manager at North Shore –
family. Lara joins
where she has been employed since
in January 2010 in NYC, where they
LIJ Health System in the Depart-
her big brother,
graduation from NYU in 2002.
also now happily live. She sends
ment of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Spencer, who is
Yokasta and her husband, Steve, are
love to the Class of 2008!
She also oversees operations at a
almost 3 years
enjoying their growing family and
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
old. Although
are expecting the arrival of their
2009 Morgan Harris (New York,
MD practice, an outpatient physical
Meryl and her hus-
new son in February 2011. Their new
NY) is working at Greenwich
therapy practice (STARS) and an
band are avid ten-
baby will be welcomed by his sis-
Hospital in the Acute Rehabilitation
outpatient brain injury practice
nis players,
ters Ellenese, age 7 and Sarah
Department.
(Transitions of Long Island).
Spencer enjoys
Grace, 13 months old.
2008 Whitney (Diefendorf) Baran
and excels at golf.
Lara, above, and her
brother Spencer
Stefan Schmid (Switzerland) serves
1996 Enjoying life with her new
With the new addition to the family
2006 This year has brought a lot
as a research scientist at Bern
baby girl, Kay, Elizabeth Bonamo
and a demanding commute, Meryl
of positive change for Juseok Park
University of Applied Sciences in
(New York,
has decided to change from work-
(Brooklyn, NY). His 2 year-old son,
Switzerland. He also has a manu-
NY) balances
ing part-time at New York
Joel, gained a new baby brother
script on press at the Journal of
life as a
Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell
named Luke. Moreover, Juseok is
Electromyography and Kinesiology,
mother and
Medical Center to doing per diem
proud to
with NYU Faculty Dr. Marilyn Moffat
physical
work. She hopes to transition to
announce
and Dr. Gregory Gutierrez as co-
therapist.
home care in Long Island and start
the opening
authors. The manuscript evaluates
January of
her own lymphedema practice.
of his own
the effect of cryotherapy on neuro-
physical
muscular control.
2011 marks
the 5th year of owning her home
While currently negotiating 2 out-
therapy
care business.
patient practices in Westchester
practice in
County staffed with 4 physical ther-
Brooklyn.
STEINHARDT SCHOOL OF CULTURE, EDUCATION, AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 9
| AT W O R K |
2010 Physical Therapy Recruitment Fair
The third annual Physical Therapy
Recruitment Fair was held on April 25,
2010. Students from various physical therapy programs came alert and ready to
share their resume and gain new perspective on career opportunities.
Representatives from physical therapy
sites across the country eagerly shared
information about their facilities, mentoring opportunities and employee benefits.
The event was co-hosted by the NY/NJ
Physical Therapy Clinical Education
Consortium and the NYU Steinhardt
School of Culture, Education, and Human
Development, Department of Physical
2010 Recruiters and Educational Institutions
Therapy.
The overall perception of the recruiters remains positive:
Eileen Kimbell-Meaney, Human
Resources, St. Josephs Healthcare
System
“As always, the NYU PT Fair is a
Career Fair I look forward to!
I can-
not think of anything to make it better. The students are always
prepared and engaged and we hire
students from this event every year.”
Stephanie Idjadi, Recruiter, ReddyCare Physical Therapy
“This year was my first year at the
recruitment fair and I thought it was
very successful. We felt that many of
the students were well prepared and
very eager to start working in the
field. We look forward to the event
again next year.”
Ashley M. Eckard, Strategic
Recruitment Services, Genesis
HealthCare
“I thought the event was very good. I
really don’t have any suggestions for
improvement.”
Carol Lewis, JFK Johnson
Rehabilitation Institute
AfterCollege, Inc.
All-Care Physical Therapy Center
CareOne Management, LLC
College of Staten Island
Columbia University
Constellation Health Services
Cortland Regional Medical Center
Dominican
Eastern Rehabilitation Network, a
department of Hartford
Hospital
Englewood Hospital Medical
Center
Excel Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Fox Rehabilitation
Genesis Rehab Services
Hunter College
IVYREHAB Network, Inc.
Jersey Central Physical Therapy &
Fitness
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation
Institute
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Kessler Rehabilitation Center
Life Care Centers of America
Long Island University
Making Milestones
Matheny Medical and Educational
Center
Mercy College
Mercy County Community
College
Nassau Community College
Nazareth College
New York Medical College
New York University
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Northeastern University
NovaCare Rehabilitation/ Select
Physical Therapy
NYU Langone Medical Center
PASSPORT USA
Performance Spine and Sports
Medicine
Premier Physical Therapy &
Wellness
PT Wellness Solutions
Reddy-Care Physical Therapy
RehabCare Group
Sacred Heart University
Sports PT of NY
SportsCare of America
St. Joseph’s Healthcare System,
Northern Jersey
Staten Island University Hospital
Summit Pacific Rehabilitation
SUNY at Stony Brook
SUNY Downstate
SUNY Upstate
The Ensign Group
Therapy Professionals, Inc.
U. S. Athletic Training Center
University of Medicine and
Dentistry of NJ
University of Scranton
Visiting Nurse Service of NY
VTA Management Services, A
Division of Symphony Health
Services
YAI Network
“Thanks again for a great fair!”
Todd Bzdewka, PT, MPT, CCCE, Mentor Services Physical Therapy
Coordinator, Geriatric Residency Coordinator, Center Coordinator of Clinical
Education, FOX Rehabilitation
“The job fair went very well, as always it is one of the best I attend.”
Looking for a new job opportunity?
The NYU PT website is a great resource to view new job listings in the
physical therapy field for all alumni. Visit http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/
internship/pt for a complete list of positions. If you are interested in
Interested in participating in the 2011 Physical Therapy Recruitment Fair?
posting a new position, click “Post a New Internship/Job” to share your
Please see the back cover of this newsletter for further details.
opportunity with other NYU alumni.
10 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Congratulations TO THE CLASS OF 2010
Class of 2010 Awards
C. Shante Cofield
Rachel Gibian
Emily Lesinski
Jessica Lee
Courtney Craven
ARTHUR J. NELSON AWARD
DEPARTMENT SERVICE AWARD
DEPARTMENT SERVICE AWARD
ELIZABETH C. ADDOMS AWARD
ELIZABETH C. ADDOMS AWARD
For Excellence in Clinical
For Outstanding Service to the
For Outstanding Service to the
For Excellence in Academic and
For Excellence in Academic and
Electrotherapy
School, Department, Faculty
School, Department, Faculty
Clinical Performance
Clinical Performance
and Student Body
and Student Body
Monisha Mealing*
Jamila Cleary*
2010 NYPTA MINORITY AWARD
2010 NYPTA MINORITY AWARD
For contributions in the areas of
For contributions in the areas of
minority affairs and services and
minority affairs and services and
high scholastic achievement
high scholastic achievement
*Class of 2011
STEINHARDT SCHOOL OF CULTURE, EDUCATION, AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 11
The Year in Pictures
APTA Student Conclave
Master Clinician Dinner
Many NYU PT students enjoyed a weekend of learning at the
On May 18, 2010, NYU professors
National Student Conclave held in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
join in celebration with the clinical
affiliates at the Torch Club. The
dinner was in recognition of all the
Master Clinicians who give their
time and energy to educate the
students in collaboration with the
clinical education program.
Dr. Marilyn Moffat and Dr. Elaine Becker
Morning News Shows
October brings the celebration of the National
Physical Therapy Month, which means the
Professor Lou Iannuzzi
attendance of DPT students at the ABC, NBC, and
CBS morning shows in effort to raise awareness of
the profession of physical therapy.
New York City
Marathon
NYU DPT students
impact the
community by
volunteering at the
NYC Marathon on
November 7, 2010.
Third year students enjoyed a concert by Elton John and Leon Russell at the Beacon Theatre
during the ABC morning show.
2011 ANNUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY
RECRUITMENT FAIR
Sunday, March 6, 2011
New York University
Be
Rosenthal Pavilion, Kimmel Center, 10th Floor
60 Washington Square South
the future
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Clinical Residency Program in
Orthopedic Physical Therapy | Adv. Cert.
A unique opportunity for health care professionals to meet
with members of the health care industry!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Health care organizations
Health care administrators
• Prepare to sit for the clinical specialist exam offered by the
American Physical Therapy
Association
• Obtain advanced orthopedic
knowledge and clinical skills at a
top-ranked research university
• Learn about the latest
developments in evidence-based
orthopedic physical therapy
Health care representatives
• Study with board-certified
clinical specialists and
physicians
∫ pportunities f or upward mobility
o
• Complete the advanced
certificate program in 12 months
Anne Seaton at 212 998 9414 or write to [email protected]
Physical therapy students
Practicing physical therapists interested in relocation or
Exhibitors must register. For pricing information, please contact
Application deadline: January 15, 2011.
Registration deadline: February 11, 2011. Space is limited. Registration
Pursue your goals. Be the future. Be NYU Steinhardt.
after this date will be accepted on a space available basis.
Visit www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/pt/opt or call 212 998 9413.
New York University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution.
An Endowed Chair Honoring a
Leader in Physical Therapy
To honor the extraordinary lifetime
Become a Master Clinician
and Clinical Affiliate!
contributions of Physical Therapy
Professor Marilyn Moffat, the Steinhardt
School is raising $2 million to endow a
We are looking for interested clinicians and
sites to serve as Master Clinicians and clinical
affiliates. Clinical education is an important
aspect of the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum, and we are continuously looking for experienced clinicians to serve in these capacities. As an NYU graduate, your connection with the PT Department
gives you a unique opportunity to serve as a mentor and assist current DPT students in their educational experience. By serving as a
Master Clinician or clinical affiliate, you will also earn tuition credits at
chair in her name. The endowment will
ensure funding in perpetuity for an outstanding professor to teach physical
therapy at NYU. Many friends, patients
and students of Professor Moffat have made generous contributions
totaling $931,553.43 to date.
For more information about The Campaign for the Marilyn Moffat Chair
in Physical Therapy, please contact Dr. Wen Ling at 212 998 9415 or
wkl [email protected].
NYU that can be used to further your own education free of charge.
As part of NYU’s dedication to its students, the Physical Therapy
Department is continuously looking to expand its network of clinical
sites nationwide. Please contact our Director of Clinical Education,
2010 NYU STEINHARDT DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
Elaine Becker, PT, DPT, MA, PCS at 212 998 9407 or [email protected] to
Christina Molencamp Writer/Editor
request more information.
Anne Seaton Collaborator
Department of Physical Therapy
380 Second Ave, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Phone: 212 998 9400
Fax: 212 995 4190