Tag Archive for "DPT" - Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences

Crean College’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Rises to No. 87 in U.S. News & World Report Rankings Chapman’s DPT program is ranked among the top 25% of accredited programs nationwide while Physician Assistant maintains an impressive #58 ranking

April 8, 2026 by Jill Cagle | News

The 2025–26 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School rankings are out, and Chapman University is marking another strong showing across several of its healthcare-focused programs. The continued recognition reflects the university’s commitment to academic excellence, student success, and growing national reputation. With strong performance across multiple programs, Chapman continues to build on its

Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Berns (’24 Health Science) — Embracing a Exciting Future in PT Research How a chance research study sparked a passion for biomechanics, teaching, and a future in academic leadership.

May 12, 2025 by Jill Cagle | Alumni

We caught up with last year’s Cheverton’s award winner Rachel Berns ’24 to hear about her research experience this year. Tell me a little bit about your research experience with Crean’s Physical Therapy department. During the summer before my first year at Chapman, I took part in a back pain research study being conducted by

DPT Professor Alison McKenzie Receives the Prestigious Catherine Worthingham Fellowship From APTA

September 18, 2023 by Jill Cagle | Faculty

We are proud to share that DPT Professor Alison McKenzie has received the highly regarded Catherine Worthingham Fellowship from the American Physical Therapy Association. This honor is eligible to APTA physical therapist members or life member physical therapists who have demonstrated unwavering efforts to advance the physical therapy profession for more than 15 years. The

Crean College Welcomes Dr. Shawn Farrokhi as our new DPT Chair

August 31, 2023 by Jill Cagle | Faculty

Crean Collage’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program is proud to welcome Dr. Shawn Farrokhi as the new DPT Chair. With more than 20 years of combined experience in academia, clinical research, and patient care, Dr. Farrokhi offers a unique perspective towards advancing the field of musculoskeletal rehabilitation. While on faculty at the University Pittsburgh, Dr.

Crean College Physical Therapy Graduate Students Hold Annual School Readiness Fair with Pretend City

March 31, 2023 by Jill Cagle | News

On Saturday, March 4, 2023, students and faculty from the Chapman University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program participated in the “School Readiness Fair” sponsored by Pretend City. Pretend City is a children’s museum located in Irvine which is designed for young children to explore the workings of the world they live in. The fair

CHBS Commencement 2019 A Guide for Crean College Graduating Seniors, Faculty, and Staff

March 22, 2019 by Monica Cataldo | Students

The Chapman University Commencement weekend is just around the corner and we are getting excited! We want to make sure Crean College seniors, faculty, and staff have all the essential information needed to have a hassle-free experience. Before we jump into the details, please be aware that April 15 is the RSVP deadline to participate

Dr. Emmanuel John elected to ACAPT Board American Council of Academic Physical Therapy welcomes Chapman's DPT chair

May 3, 2018 by Monica Cataldo | News

Department of Physical Therapy program chair Dr. Emmanuel John has been elected secretary to the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT), effective May 1, 2018. The ACAPT represents all accredited Physical Therapy (PT) Education programs in the country, currently 242 DPT Programs. This new appointment brings another layer of prestige to his already impressive

DPT White Coat Ceremony Welcoming DPT Students into the PT Profession

May 24, 2017 by Jennifer Romeo | News

On Friday May 5, 2017 Memorial Auditorium was filled with eager parents, grandparents, family members and friends awaiting the white coat ceremony. Traditionally the white coat ceremony serves the purpose of welcoming the students as professional colleagues dedicated to patient care. Students are presented with the white coat, which is a traditional symbol of clinical

DPT Students Volunteer at Special Olympics 5th Year Chapman's DPT Students Participate and Volunteer

November 18, 2016 by Jennifer Romeo | News

Since 2012 Chapman’s Doctorate Physical Therapy (DPT) students have volunteered for the Special Olympics. This year faculty member Dr. Sara Gilliland and close to 40 DPT students participated in and helped out with the Special Olympics November 12th and 13th. The DPT students worked with the FUNfitness testing as part of the Health Athletes

1st Annual Health Science Research Day Held at the Rinker Campus

April 13, 2016 by Molly Fitzpatrick | News

The Rinker Health Science Campus held its first annual Health Science Research Day on April 7, bringing together graduate student and alumni research from inter-professional programs. Presented research from Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences programs included Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) and Physical Therapy (DPT) , along with the School of Pharmacy.