Foundation Alumni Publications
“Symptoms Elicited in Persons With Vestibular Dysfunction While Performing Gaze Movements in Optic Flow Environments,” by Whitney SL, Sparto PJ, Cook JR, Redfern MS, and Furman JM, was published in the Journal of Vestibular Research (2013;23:51–60). Susan L. Whitney, PT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA, was awarded a Doctoral Training Research Grant in 1989.
“Does Exercise Tolerance Testing at 60 Days Post-Stroke Predict Rehabilitation Performance?” by Rose DK, Behrman AL, Nadeau SE, Martin AD, Schofield RS, Tilson JK, Cen SY, Lu X, Wu SS, Azen S, and Duncan PW, was published online in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation on March 30, 2013. Dorian K. Rose, PT, PhD, was awarded Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I scholarships in 1999 and 2000 and a PODS II scholarship in 2002. Andrea L. Behrman, PT, PhD, FAPTA, was awarded a Doctoral Training Research Grant in 1994 and a New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI) in 1998. A. Daniel Martin, PT, PhD, FACSM, was awarded a Doctoral Training Research Grant in 1998.
“Physical Therapist Management of Patients With Ventricular Assist Devices: Key Considerations for the Acute Care Physical Therapist,” by Chris L. Wells, PT, PhD, CCS, ATC, was published in Physical Therapy (2013;93:266–278). Wells was awarded PODS II scholarships in 2000 and 2001.
Congratulations to PODS and NIFTI Recipients
As part of its postprofessional Doctoral Opportunities for Clinicians and Scholarships (DOCS) program to fund the most highly-qualified doctoral and postdoctoral students preparing for research careers, the Foundation awards PODS I scholarships of $7,500 each year to physical therapists or physical therapist assistants who have completed at least 2 full semesters or 3 full quarters of their coursework toward a postprofessional doctorate degree. PODS II scholarships of up to $15,000 each are awarded to physical therapists or physical therapist assistants who have been formally admitted to postprofessional doctoral candidacy. These scholarships are primarily funded by the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Scholarship Fund as well as the Foundation's Neurology Endowment Fund.
The 2013 PODS I awardees are:
Kendra Cherry, PT, DPT, Washington University in St Louis;
Hyosub Kim, PT, DPT, University of Illinois at Chicago;
Andrew Kittelson, PT, DPT, University of Colorado, Denver;
Ryan Marker, PT, DPT, University of Colorado, Denver;
Kate Minick, PT, DPT, University of Utah;
Stacy Stolzman, PT, MPT, Marquette University.
Hyosub Kim, PT, DPT, is the recipient of the 2013 Patricia Leahy Award for his outstanding application in postprofessional studies within neurology. This award is given in memory of Patricia Leahy, PT, MS, NCS, a member of APTA's Neurology Section, an accomplished physical therapist, and a Foundation Doctoral Training Research Grant recipient. Leahy was a professor at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and was one of the first physical therapists ever to receive the Neurologic Certified Specialist certification. This scholarship is generously supported by members of the Neurology Section through the Foundation's Neurology Endowment Fund.
Kendra Cherry, PT, DPT, is the recipient of the Pittsburgh–Marquette Challenge Award for exceptional achievement within a PODS application. This award was made possible by the 2011–2012 Pittsburgh–Marquette Challenge. The Pittsburgh–Marquette Challenge is the signature annual fund-raising initiative of the Foundation, raising more funds each year than any other Foundation activity. The Challenge is coordinated and carried out by physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students across the country. Students organize grassroots fundraisers on their campuses and in their local communities that raise awareness of and benefit the Foundation for Physical Therapy. Since its inception, the Challenge has raised over $2.3 million and has specifically funded over 20 research grants and scholarships.
The 2013 PODS II awardees are:
Eric Anson, PT, MPT, University of Maryland;
Jessica Cassidy, PT, DPT, University of Minnesota;
Beth Cloud, PT, DPT, Mayo Graduate School;
Kristan Leech, PT, DPT, Northwestern University;
Dawn Magnusson, PT, MPT, University of Wisconsin, Madison;
Laura Miller, PT, DPT, Northwestern University;
Bahar Shahidi, PT, DPT, University of Colorado, Denver.
Laura Miller, PT, DPT, is the recipient of the 2013 Mary Lou Barnes Award for her outstanding PODS II application in postprofessional studies within neurology. This award is given in memory of Mary Lou Barnes, PT, FAPTA, member of APTA's Neurology Section and accomplished physical therapist. Barnes was the founding director of the West Virginia University Physical Therapy Program and served as chair of Georgia State University's program. During her terms, both programs achieved national recognition. Members of the Neurology Section provided generous support for this award through the Foundation's Neurology Endowment Fund.
Jessica Cassidy, PT, DPT, is the Viva J. Erickson Award recipient, for exceptional academic and leadership achievement within a PODS II application in honor of Viva J. Erickson, PT, an accomplished physical therapist and leader within APTA.
Special thanks are extended to the APTA Neurology Section for its sponsorship of the PODS II scholarship for Kristan Leech, PT, DPT.
The $78,000 NIFTI was awarded to Beth McManus, PT, MPH, ScD, for her research project, “Outcomes Research for Infants and Toddlers in Early Intervention.” McManus' fellowship training will focus on exploring the association between child characteristics and early intervention physical therapy service delivery as well as determining the costs and effectiveness of early intervention physical theapy services. She will be under the mentorship of Dr Richard Lindrooth, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy in the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. This award is supported through APTA's “Scholarship Fund” and the Foundation's General Research Fund.
The NIFTI supports postprofessional, doctorally prepared physical therapists as they begin their research careers. It is designed to accommodate both traditional postdoctoral and new faculty applicants for a closely mentored research experience.
McManus has also received a Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarship in 2004, a PODS I scholarship in 2005, and a PODS II scholarship in 2008.
Current Funding Opportunities
The Foundation is now accepting applications for the Kendall Scholarship and Research Grant programs. Students beginning their postprofessional doctoral programs are encouraged to apply for a $5,000 Kendall Scholarship. Foundation Research Grants are available for either 1- or 2-year projects for new and emerging investigators. Be sure to review all guidelines and instructions carefully before beginning an application. Applications for both opportunities are due Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at noon, EDT. For more details, please visit Foundation4PT.org/apply-for-funding.
Alumni Shout Outs
Foundation alumni Anthony Delitto, PT, PhD, FAPTA (1996 Clinical Research Center) and Fay Horak, PT, PhD (1989 Doctoral Training Research Grant) were recently appointed to each serve a 3-year term on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Advisory Board on Medical Rehabilitation Research. Delitto also currently serves as a Foundation Board of Trustees member. Delitto and Horak are joining fellow Foundation alumnus Richard K. Shields, PT, PhD, FAPTA (1989, 1990 Doctoral Training Research Grants), who is serving his first year on the advisory board and recently elected chair for the 2014–2015 term, and Pamela W. Duncan, PT, PhD, FAPTA, former Foundation Scientific Review Committee member. Congratulations Doctors Delitto, Horak, Shields, and Duncan on this prestigious honor!
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