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SHP Faculty Presents to STEP High Schoolers

  • Dr. Lorraine Moniello, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, speaks about nutrition.
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    Dr. Lorraine Moniello, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, speaks about nutrition.

  • Prof. Sara Winter assists a student with gowning.
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    Prof. Sara Winter assists a student with gowning.

  • Physcian Assistant Studies Prof. Sara Winter
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    Physcian Assistant Studies Prof. Sara Winter's group ready to be health professionals.

  • Nursing faculty members Dr. Pamela Treister and Dr. Mercy Joseph at their STEP session.
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    Nursing faculty members Dr. Pamela Treister and Dr. Mercy Joseph at their STEP session.

  • Dr. Rose Gallagher and Dr. Veronica Southard present on Physical Therapy.
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    Dr. Rose Gallagher and Dr. Veronica Southard present on Physical Therapy.

  • Occupational Therapy faculty member, Dr. Melanie Austin, discusses sleep.
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    Occupational Therapy faculty member, Dr. Melanie Austin, discusses sleep.

  • Dr. Pamela Karp, Occupational Therapy, conducts a session on hand therapy.
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    Dr. Pamela Karp, Occupational Therapy, conducts a session on hand therapy.

  • Pediatric Occupational Therapya specialist and faculty member, Dr. Kelly Lavin.
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    Pediatric Occupational Therapya specialist and faculty member, Dr. Kelly Lavin.

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  • Dr. Lorraine Moniello, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, speaks about nutrition.
  • Prof. Sara Winter assists a student with gowning.
  • Physcian Assistant Studies Prof. Sara Winter
  • Nursing faculty members Dr. Pamela Treister and Dr. Mercy Joseph at their STEP session.
  • Dr. Rose Gallagher and Dr. Veronica Southard present on Physical Therapy.
  • Occupational Therapy faculty member, Dr. Melanie Austin, discusses sleep.
  • Dr. Pamela Karp, Occupational Therapy, conducts a session on hand therapy.
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapya specialist and faculty member, Dr. Kelly Lavin.

SHP faculty presented on nutrition, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing and physician assistant studies to Science and Techonology Entry Program (STEP) students.
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NYIT makes an impact at the American Physical Therapy Association’s 2019 Combined Sections Meeting

  • NYIT Faculty, alumni, and students at the Combined Sections Meeting NYIT Alumni Event.
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    NYIT Faculty, alumni, and students at the Combined Sections Meeting NYIT Alumni Event.

  • Professor John Handrakis, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS presenting his research platform presentation.
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    Professor John Handrakis, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS presenting his research platform presentation.

  • Professor Peter Douris, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS presenting his research poster.
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    Professor Peter Douris, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS presenting his research poster.

  • Karl Arabian, SPT presenting his research poster. Faculty member mentor: Rosemary Gallagher, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS
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    Karl Arabian, SPT presenting his research poster. Faculty member mentor: Rosemary Gallagher, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS

  • Associate Professor Veronica Southard, PT, DPT, DHSc, GCS presenting her research poster.
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    Associate Professor Veronica Southard, PT, DPT, DHSc, GCS presenting her research poster.

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  • NYIT Faculty, alumni, and students at the Combined Sections Meeting NYIT Alumni Event.
  • Professor John Handrakis, PT, DPT, EdD, NCS presenting his research platform presentation.
  • Professor Peter Douris, PT, DPT, EdD, OCS presenting his research poster.
  • Karl Arabian, SPT presenting his research poster. Faculty member mentor: Rosemary Gallagher, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS
  • Associate Professor Veronica Southard, PT, DPT, DHSc, GCS presenting her research poster.

Department of Physical Therapy faculty, alums and current students gathered at the American Physcial Therapy Association's largest conference in Washington DC.
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Student Profile: Marin Graham

Profile | Apr 13, 2018

Marin Graham has her sights on becoming a physical therapist and hopes to one day take her practice around the world. Read more about her journey.


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Student Highlight: Dara Johnson DPT class of 2018

Blog | Feb 05, 2018

This month SHP is highlighting Dara Johnson who will be graduating in May from our Physical Therapy program.
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Physical Therapy Faculty Recognized at PRiSM Society Annual Conference

  • Dr. Eric Greenberg, right
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    Dr. Eric Greenberg, right

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  • Dr. Eric Greenberg, right

NYIT Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, Eric Greenberg, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, presented his work on the clinical practice patterns following ACL reconstruction at the 5th Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRiSM) Society Annual Meeting was held on January 25-27, Plantation, FL.
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Physical Therapy Students Visit Progressive Orthotics and Prosethetics

  • Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020
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    Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020

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    Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020

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    Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020

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    Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020

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    Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020

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    Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020

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    Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020

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  • Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020
  • Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020
  • Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020
  • Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020
  • Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020
  • Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020
  • Photo Credit: Philip Secondez, DPT Class of 2020

First year NYITDPT students traveled to Progressive Orthotics and Prosthetics in Albertson for an up close look at the fabrication of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
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Exercise Does More Than Just the Body Good

Feature | Nov 27, 2017

What happens to your cognitive functions when you combine tasks that are physically and mentally challenging? That’s what Professor Peter Douris, Associate Professor John Handrakis, and a group of NYIT students set out to discover in their study “The Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Gaming on Cognitive Performance.”


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Student Profile: Alexandra Hermanowski

Profile | Nov 13, 2017

Alexandra Hermanowski always knew she wanted to be a physical therapist. At NYIT, she has found the perfect program to help her achieve her goal.


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Physical Therapy Students Run Away With Their Education

Feature | Nov 08, 2017

Students in NYIT’s physical therapy program participated in the New York City Marathon as medical volunteers.


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Student Profile: Karl Arabian

Profile | Nov 06, 2017

From an early age, Karl Arabian knew he wanted to be a physical therapist. Now he is pursuing his dream at NYIT, gaining hands-on experience as a volunteer at the NYIT Rock Steady Boxing program.


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