Blogs from students, faculty & staff
Unlocking Success in Graduate School and BeyondGraduate school is often described as a journey filled with challenges, growth, and triumphs. For Dr. Amber Schlemmer, a physical therapist and alumna of the University of Michigan Flint’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, her path to success was anything but traditional. In a conversation with Dr. Christopher
Undertaking the path from a Bachelor’s degree to gaining a Ph.D. in Physical Therapy (PT) is not just an academic pursuit but a transformative journey of personal and professional growth. Dr. Cathy Larson, the Director of the PT PhD program at the University of Michigan Flint, joins the Victors in Grad School podcast to share
Graduate school is a journey marked by substantial growth, rigorous academic challenges, and opportunities to make a lasting impact. For Nia Ahart, a 2nd-year physical therapy student at the University of Michigan Flint, this journey has been particularly enlightening and transformative. In a revealing conversation with Dr. Christopher Lewis, host of the “Victors in Grad
Understanding Faculty Impact In this enlightening conversation with Dr. Jennifer Blackwood, Director of the Physical Therapy program at the University of Michigan-Flint, students were urged to focus on the caliber of faculty when choosing a graduate program. Dr. Blackwood stressed that meaningful growth is nurtured through connections with educators who are committed to continuous learning
Entering graduate school can be a daunting prospect, especially for first-generation college students like Natalie El-Zayat. In a recent episode of the Victors in Grad School podcast, Natalie shared her experiences as a second-year Doctorate of Physical Therapy student at the University of Michigan Flint, shedding light on her journey from undergrad to grad school
Today we’re returning with another Graduate Student Spotlight! Today’s graduate student is Emma DeBaeke-Brighton, who is studying Physical Therapy for her graduate education! Emma started out studying exercise science in her undergraduate education, which has helped her move on to her graduate studies. She loves working with UM-Flint’s community partners to help those in need
Welcome back to another episode of the Victors in Grad School podcast! In today’s episode, we have a special guest, Kris Johns, who will be sharing his educational journey and offering valuable advice on pursuing a graduate degree. Kris will delve into the importance of learning how to learn, the demanding nature of graduate school,
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Dr. Donna Fry, Interim Chancellor at the University of Michigan-Flint. Today we talked to Donna Fry about her own educational journey leading her from receiving her Bachelors degree from the University of Michigan to receiving her Masters and PhD also from the
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Meg Darmofal, a Physical Therapy Student at University of Michigan-Flint. We talk to Meg about her journey from attending the University of Michigan to getting two additional masters degrees in business administration and movement science and then moving to the University of
It’s time again for the Graduate Student Spotlight! This week’s student is Doctorate of Physical Therapy student, Elena Ghormley! Elena is a generous and civic-minded student of Physical Therapy. As part of her program, Elena is studying how to best help patients achieve their independence and maintain their health. Elena is deeply invested in her