January 9 th brought a new generation of scholarly students to Chapman University’ s renowned Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. One of the longest running and highly prestigious DPT programs in the United States, only the top 5% were accepted and will continue 87 years of tradition and excellence this upcoming year. Welcoming the Class of
January 5, 2015 marked the start of Crean College’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program 2015 new student cohort. Familiar faces greeted each other as many students had previously met at the October 2014 luncheon. Held at the The Harry and Diane Rinker Health Science Campus , the DPT Student Orientation welcomed the
Wednesday, December 10 th 2014 marked a day of opportunity and advancement at Chapman University’s Student Research Day . Students of Crean College showcased 10 studies and months of research, displaying their collaboration with renowned faculty and fellow students. Studies of sleep deprivation, maternal behaviors, distracted driving, and the risks associated with
Eleven Chapman Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students took their first day of winter break to support athletes at the Southern CA Special Olympics. They along with two physical therapy faculty members conducted fitness tests for athletes preparing for the Fall Games. The FUNfitness program is a worldwide program through Special Olympics provided by physical
As we continue this holiday season it is helpful to keep in mind our gratitude for the opportunities we have and pay this forward by assisting others in need. Our students and faculty are certainly doing just that with great events here at Crean College! Students and faculty gathered yesterday afternoon in the
The Chapman Student Physical Therapy Organization has been busy working to connect Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Students with community service opportunities. So far this fall the organization has participated in two service opportunities On Saturday November 8, DPT students sponsored a first aid and stretching station at the first annual Tour del Toro bike/run
Dr. Laurence Steinberg, one of the world’s leading experts on adolescence, spoke at Chapman University recently where he shared new research from his book, Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence. Watch as he shares why adolescence is a pivotal time in a person’s development and life outcomes, as well as what
Please join us for this year’s homecoming festivities! The Chapman Family Homecoming Celebration is a great opportunity to expand your panther network and learn more about Crean College’s latest initiatives and achievements. On Friday, October 10 , physical therapy professor Alison McKenzie on will present a special afternoon lecture, “The Neuroscience of Stroke Recovery:
Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D. , one of the world’s leading experts on adolescence, will be at Chapman University Thursday, October 2, 2014, to speak about his new book Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence . Age of Opportunity has been described as “myth-shattering” and ” an essential guide for parents, educators
Chapman’s Department of Physical Therapy , Dr. Steve Cramer ’s Laboratory in UC Irvine’s Department of Neurology, UC Irvine Health, and the Orange County Stroke Rehab Network hosted a very successful fifth annual Stroke Awareness Picnic at the end of May on the UC Irvine campus. Sharing Stroke Survivor Successes & Resources This